FridgeFreezer Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Probes look cheap'n'nasty and 400mA is not a great current measurement limit for vehicles, looks similar(!) to this one: Maplins version Similar money alternatives from Maplins are: Higher current measurements & a backlight No backlight but comes with temperature measurement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_morgan Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Fluke - absolutely bulletproof. Wouldn't trust any other meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Anyone got any recommendations for one that has croc clips and good length leads? My searching has yet to reveal anything other than uber expensive Fluke ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Don't buy a meter for its leads!!!! You can buy 4mm banana plug leads in whatever flavour you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I wrongly assumed the [plugs would all end up being different! Are they a standard size usually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pretty much any meter will take meter leads with 4mm banana plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSD Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Another vote for Fluke. I end up hating most every other brand I use, though some of the IsoTech ones I've used are ok. Can't stand meters that update too slowly, or ones that tell lies when the signal gets a bit noisy. Some of the Fluke range have some useful features worth considering:- Min/Max - record miniumum and maximum readings rather than the more common max hold only. Touch hold - takes a reading, beeps and holds it until cleared. Handy when you're head down in the engine bay, and can't see the display. Continuity capture - records open or short circuits as brief as 250 micro seconds - handy for hunting those elusive wiring fault. I've seen the first two on other brands, but not the third one. Oh, and never lend your Fluke to Jules if he's having ignition problems - not that I'm one to hold a grudge for years and years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Valid points, but Fluke meters are seriously OTT for a hobby/occassional user. I've an ISOtech meter for work and that's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Fluke 179, backlight, min/max, small quick acting analogue scale under main numbers for watching pulses, replaced the equally as good older fluke 77 which was stolen. Used to have access to a completely ott Fluke123 scope-awesome bit of kit and could diagnose anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Another vote for flukes here mine survived a 15 foot fall onto to gravel without damage. The only downsides with fluke is the price and the fact they are really sensitive. At work we we take the reading off how much earth leakage there is on a cable we have to attach a 150k ohm shun atcoss the terminals. apart from that they are awesome and waterproof to a degree . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I bought a Snap-on one ,paid about£ 180 for it , Its over complicated ,always eating batteries so I went out and bought a Durite one for about £25 , Its superb much easier to use and havent changed the battery for 2 years .the durite one is good but if you use it daily the battery will need changing regularly else they tell lies,ask me how i know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeyRover Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 AVO 8 if you want to go "Old School" Loads on ebay as spares and repair, they never break, whack new batteries in and away. Also enforce polarity discipline when using! Fluke's are brilliant, if you can get a cheap one. Fused leads for all, then no problems with blowing fuses in the device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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