Multimeter recommendation?
I'm looking to buy a multimeter, as my rig's refrigerator doesn't work on electric but still works on gas. There is power to its outlet (of course, that would be too easy of a fix..) and I know my ne...
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even the cheap ones are pretty good now UNTIL you drop it. (which you will). But the mid priced ones from brands like Klein tools are IMHO robust enough with moderate care. For occasional use a very good choice IMHO and available at Lowes, HD etc.
Make sure the meter you get is rated for at least CATII better if CATIII, 600V. If no rating, pass big time. Even with only 12V DC accidental wrong connection can cause big issues with safety (fire etc) with a meter not meeting safety standards. Remember, a 12V battery can supply 300-700A or more in short circuit, you want a meter than won't catch fire if it fails or you hooked it up wrong.
Then there are the Fluke and older Tektronix TX series handheld DMM's. Drop them from 20 ft, no problem, have it on current mode and connect across a 240V line or across a 12V battery bank, no problem, pop in a new fuse, need a unique set of leads, no problem, but you will pay more, but they will be passed on to your grandkids.
Make sure the meter you get is rated for at least CATII better if CATIII, 600V. If no rating, pass big time. Even with only 12V DC accidental wrong connection can cause big issues with safety (fire etc) with a meter not meeting safety standards. Remember, a 12V battery can supply 300-700A or more in short circuit, you want a meter than won't catch fire if it fails or you hooked it up wrong.
Then there are the Fluke and older Tektronix TX series handheld DMM's. Drop them from 20 ft, no problem, have it on current mode and connect across a 240V line or across a 12V battery bank, no problem, pop in a new fuse, need a unique set of leads, no problem, but you will pay more, but they will be passed on to your grandkids.
