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EnsuingRequiem
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Mar 22, 2017
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While I'm curious about the USB connectivity that the description doesn't mention in any capacity, I would like to know what sub-$100 multimeter would be good for a hobbyist and around-the-house DIYer? Flukes look and sound amazing, but I can't really justify the cost to myself.
olbez
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Mar 22, 2017
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EnsuingRequiemI got myself an Amprobe AM-510. Fantastic build quality, self calibrating but very accurate. Only like $50USD
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FZFTZO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
JTrubs
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Mar 22, 2017
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olbezI'm agreed with olbez, there are better multimeters to be had in the sub-$100 price range. In addition to Amprobe, I'd look at the Klein Tools MM1000, which is a bit more expensive than Amprobe but very solid and accurate.
Would be awesome if MD would offer the Fluke 115 or 117.
Brad.Clarkston
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Mar 23, 2017
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olbezSpend the extra $20 and get the Amprobe AM-530, it's a true RMS meter and that's what you really want.
EnsuingRequiem
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Mar 24, 2017
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Brad.ClarkstonThanks! I was really wondering about the True RMS stuff and the more I read about it, the more I thought it's something I would need/want, but couldn't find solid recommendations about having True RMS for hobby electronics.
aeberbach
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May 5, 2017
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EnsuingRequiemYeah you can. You buy a good meter once, you have it for life. On a yearly basis it costs you a couple of dollars. Best of all you know the safety ratings actually mean something.
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