Help me buy a multimeter

[Bhoydavid]

Looking for a decent one to get. One I have now is crap.

Just for the usual testing for voltage/resistance over components.

Anyone know anywhere doing good deals?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

fluke 116

 

[gasmanrob]

Google fluke 116 then look for either tester.co.uk or iswww should be about £150 including. That is the absolute cheapest I've found them new

 

[lame plumber]

wickes meter £20, does all I need

 

[Bhoydavid]

Cheers lads. Been looking around tonight. Are centre brand ones any good?

 

[lame plumber]

same as wickes, but cost more

 

[kris]

Fluke 116 , supa doopa

 

[newcastle phill]

You just want a big display with a back light amd a good set of silicone leads.
It hasnt got to be expensive.
A seaward or fluke wont be any more accurate that a cheaper brand

 

[gassafe]

Fluke 116 , supa doopa

I have this one, its a good piece of kit

 

[Roger Welton]

I have a fluke 177 which is ace, but lacks the uA reading of the 116 which would be v useful, and would be what I'd get should mine fail.

 

[BLOD]

Plumbase do an auto ranging one for about £29 - for the money its really good.

 

[lame plumber]

auto ranging, for those that cant click a dial round

 

[solutions]

I bought a cheap one from ebay branded vici it has been brilliant. Think it was about £16