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Jframpey's avatar
Jframpey
Explorer
Feb 10, 2018

Best multimeter

Well, got what I paid for... I bought a Chinese $30 multi meter and a $45 clamp meter several years ago.the clamp meter worked 3 times! But I haven’t needed one til now. I dropped the multimeter yesterday - oops - 18 inches!!! It’s DRT (dead right there).

I’ve looked thru some past topics and find Fluke is everyone’s choice. I looked on amazon - and found a Fluke 117 multimeter and 323 clamp meter bundled. $235.

One question - the clamp meter only says it measures AC amps... I would like to be able to measure DC also... is it even possible to measure DC current using a clamp meter?

Should I get this set of meters? I’ll use it primarily for electrician type stuff and 12 volt RV.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2018
    $235 vs $35 and they probably come off the same line in China.
    bumpy
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2018
    james144 wrote:
    Can not rely on Chinese things

    Are you saying Harbor Freight does not sell quality tools like they claim? :B
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Feb 10, 2018
    Yes DC clamp on meters are available

    i used B&K Dc amp meter for about 10 years, until the readings became erratic and high, i replaced it several years ago, with one from amazon that i am sure is China built, but it works perfectly
    i have fluke that is almost 25 yrs old, but i have other MM that i use most of the time, butthat Fluke with its rubber impact carrying case has been dropped from a 6ft step ladders on to concrete floors, and keeps on working
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Feb 10, 2018
    My 325 measures DC amps. Does volts and the rest too. No need for two.

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