Anyone recommend an half decent multimeter to use on an EM machine?
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Decent/cheap Multimeter
- Thread starter Bandit Boy
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Decent and cheap? I don't think you can have both 
The VC97 meters are about the cheapest you can go without it being an absolute piece of junk
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VC97-3999...591451?hash=item19f52da41b:g:WnkAAOSwajVUQJD1
Something like this is a bit better
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNI-T-UT6...362712?hash=item27f3e17198:g:6uMAAOSwBvNTpBDT
The VC97 meters are about the cheapest you can go without it being an absolute piece of junk
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VC97-3999...591451?hash=item19f52da41b:g:WnkAAOSwajVUQJD1
Something like this is a bit better
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNI-T-UT6...362712?hash=item27f3e17198:g:6uMAAOSwBvNTpBDT
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Thx for the reply....
Are these any good from Screwfix for a tenner?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-mas83...arch-_-SearchRec-_-Area1&_requestid=62240#_=p
Are these any good from Screwfix for a tenner?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-mas83...arch-_-SearchRec-_-Area1&_requestid=62240#_=p
I'm not sure that one has 'beep' setting for continuity ?? - normally you can see the little 'speaker' symbol on the dial markings. You *do not * want a meter without that . Unless you are doing lots of board work I think a £15 basic one with clear display and audible continuity function will serve you perfectly well for general pin repair.
i would guess that it does have an audible continuity setting. I know the MAS830L has and i think its just the same unit with a backlight..
but i would check in store before buying
Good price as well
but i would check in store before buying
Good price as well
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Don't think it does, one of the 'questions' on the site regarding testing fuses mentions no continuity feature ...which I assume means no beep.
just found a picture of a MAS830 i'm guessing an L which has a picture of the speaker
And the picture of the MAS830B
Which doesnt have a speaker symbol.
So never question the Sarge !! I'm off to whip myself for an hour...
And the picture of the MAS830B
Which doesnt have a speaker symbol.
So never question the Sarge !! I'm off to whip myself for an hour...
Speaker is VERY useful - It buzzes when you have continuity between two points - Saves looking at the screen etc.
Sorry to be blunt but cheap meters suck!
If you want to keep the cost down then I recommend looking for a half decent second hand meter on eBay etc. Something like this: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-23-MU...ed-in-good-condition-/281869712846?nav=SEARCH
Continuity/diode testing with buzzer and auto ranging are essential features IMO. Electrically safe is a bonus too, whatever voltage you probe is in the meter!
If you want to keep the cost down then I recommend looking for a half decent second hand meter on eBay etc. Something like this: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-23-MU...ed-in-good-condition-/281869712846?nav=SEARCH
Continuity/diode testing with buzzer and auto ranging are essential features IMO. Electrically safe is a bonus too, whatever voltage you probe is in the meter!