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Blagadan · 01-12-2009, 03:55 PM

I got one in Sears that I'd recommend.

Its a nice tidy meter, not too complicated. It also has a thermometer plug in capability which is a nice feature. Apart from the AC/DC multimeter function which is what I use it for mostly, the clamp on ammeter has been handy from time to time. I have a couple of other expensive meters I've picked up thru work over the years, fluke, megger etc, but the one I put my hand to first time, every time seems to be that $40 crafstman ammeter for some reason...

Craftsman Digital Clamp-On Ammeter

Sears item #03482369000

This one I've just found on the sears website is for $60 but the one I bought in store last year was about $40, maybe it was on offer, I dont recall.

EDIT: Actually, Just something slightly off topic but.... I wanted show my favourite continuity tester, i've owned for about 20 something years!! Still works, and for continuity testing, this "bleeptest" from Hosiden Besson is my first choice. Cant get simpler, not even an on off switch on this puppy..

01-12-2009, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blagadan Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western Europe Posts: 331	Re: What's a good choice when buying a Multimeter? I got one in Sears that I'd recommend. Its a nice tidy meter, not too complicated. It also has a thermometer plug in capability which is a nice feature. Apart from the AC/DC multimeter function which is what I use it for mostly, the clamp on ammeter has been handy from time to time. I have a couple of other expensive meters I've picked up thru work over the years, fluke, megger etc, but the one I put my hand to first time, every time seems to be that $40 crafstman ammeter for some reason... Craftsman Digital Clamp-On Ammeter Sears item #03482369000 This one I've just found on the sears website is for $60 but the one I bought in store last year was about $40, maybe it was on offer, I dont recall. EDIT: Actually, Just something slightly off topic but.... I wanted show my favourite continuity tester, i've owned for about 20 something years!! Still works, and for continuity testing, this "bleeptest" from Hosiden Besson is my first choice. Cant get simpler, not even an on off switch on this puppy.. Last edited by Blagadan; 01-12-2009 at 04:31 PM.