Ransom Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I need a new multimeter, but it has to cost less than $50. Is there a good one out there in that price range, or should I do without for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) I got mine at Rat Shack. They used to have a decent one similar to a Fluke 77BN for about $50. It went up to $60 or $70 when I got my second one after I got stupid and broke the first one. That was more than ten years ago, though. They don't sell the same style anymore, so I've made sure that mine has lasted this long. If they still have it, it'll be one of the ones that's got a rubber case around it. It might be a little higher than $50, but the extra money would be well spent. Mine is very close to this Extech model, and I've had good experience with Extech tools. The main difference is that mine looks twelve years older, 'cause it is, and it has a thick rubber shield around it. Edited March 20, 2009 by shadow460 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrtech Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 If you aren't opposed to the idea, you can sometimes find some really good multimeters for cheap at a pawn shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 (edited) I love my Velleman DVM890 $45 http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store...OMETER/-/1.html Edited March 20, 2009 by jamesk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have a Wavetek DM5XL that I have used for years, and it works great. Strangely, I can't seem to find a link for one on sale. But it looks like they made on in orange (mine is gray). Otherwise I use cheapies, and expect them to break. The cheapies work great as dedicated guages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channelmaniac Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have an old Fluke I'd sell ya for $25 shipped. I'll have to dig it out. I don't recall if I have test leads for it, but if I do they are probably old and need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I have just upgraded my multimeter, so I have this BelMERIT DX405 available for cheap, if you wanted it. It is in great condition, along with the test leads. --Selgus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thank you for the offer, but I was hoping to have one this weekend. So I guess I'm stuck with whatever's available locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurai29 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Wavetek Meterman 37XR is a very good meter I've used for about 5 years but you'll be hard pressed to find one for $50. Though they do make some more basic models closer to that range which can be decent. Keep an eye out for the Wavetek and Fluke dealers, every so often they clear out the warehouse and last of the old models do go on some really good sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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