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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Multimeter |
Any suggestions for a reasonably priced multimeter for auto electrickery. I have ye olde one that is a bit dodgy these days. Might buy myself one for Father's Day |
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| Author: | Morbo28 [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
The $40 price range at Jaycar is what I bought. Dear enough to work well and have the features I want for very basic car auto electrics. Cheap enough to be cheap  I also bought a voltage test light for $10 to just do a quick 12v power check. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | andrew9 [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
I've had one of the Jaycar AC clampmeters for about four years now, brilliant bit of gear. I can't recommend one highly enough, I know a few Sparkies who use them as their primary meter. They're currently $70 for AC amps only, and $130 for AC/DC amps. I'm not sure how handy DC amps would be, but AC amps is a godsend for diagnosing faulty heater elements and motors, also for checking parasitic draws around the house The clamp is also handy for hanging the meter when working in awkward locations Get some alligator clamps and banana plugs while you're there, and make some test leads so you don't have to try and hold both probes and operate a switch, for example |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
http://www.jaycar.com.au/cat-iii-multim ... e/p/QM1323 + http://www.jaycar.com.au/Test-%26-Measu ... e/p/WT5325 |
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| Author: | MiniBrad [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
One of my multimeters at work was about $40-50 & is a Jaycar one & it is a decent meter for reasonably cheap price & is quite handy for basic electrics. But I also would suggest buying more accessories to go with it. Brad |
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| Author: | Morbo28 [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
I've got the one Simon K linked to (the one I mentioned in my post) Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
Another thumbs up for Jaycar products from me. This is what I use for basic testing. Strong, reliable and easy to use. http://www.jaycar.com.au/automotive-mul ... d/p/QM1494 |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
You can buy a FLUKE Multi-meter which is more professional! But you will need a loan! |
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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
Thanks for all the advice  Happy Father's Day to me, And everyone else on Ausmini |
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| Author: | MiniBrad [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
Convertible Mini wrote: You can buy a FLUKE Multi-meter which is more professional! But you will need a loan! Totally agree with the needing a loan for a decent Fluke. Brad |
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| Author: | Morbo28 [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
Phil 850 wrote: Thanks for all the advice Happy Father's Day to me, And everyone else on Ausmini Perfect! Same setup as me...and the rest of us! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Sat Sep 03, 2016 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
I have one of these... https://www.kincrome.com.au/pro-digital ... eter-k8014 but, I really miss a good analogue needle swing  
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| Author: | Lillee [ Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Multimeter |
After going through 2 multimeters (last one isn't broken just reading wrong voltage!) I bought an Extech EX330 for about $120. Has cool functions like temp and voltage detector, but more importantly it's accurate lol |
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