(I know there is an older thread, but rather than resurrecting an old thread, I'll make a new thread since my question is different.)
I've had the cheap multimeters from Harbor Freight and some cheap ones from Amazon, but I find they end up crapping out on me eventually. I've had to replace countless test leads over the years. I'm tired of it really. After the latest foulup, I need a new meter with good quality leads.
I need to be able to check resistance and check voltage for electronic builds and projects around the house and camper. Simple really. I just want one that will last me.
I've looked at the different Fluke brands. The Fluke 101 is on Amazon(but not meant for the US market) and the Fluke 107. Flukes are good quality meters and I probably wouldn't go wrong with one of them. But they cost more and I know a big part of that is in the name.
Is there a good quality brand somewhere between Fluke and the cheap Chinese no name multimeters? Are Klein meters good? Any good suggestions?
Finally, any good test lead suggestions? I need some that won't fall apart, fray or otherwise crap out.
I've had the cheap multimeters from Harbor Freight and some cheap ones from Amazon, but I find they end up crapping out on me eventually. I've had to replace countless test leads over the years. I'm tired of it really. After the latest foulup, I need a new meter with good quality leads.
I need to be able to check resistance and check voltage for electronic builds and projects around the house and camper. Simple really. I just want one that will last me.
I've looked at the different Fluke brands. The Fluke 101 is on Amazon(but not meant for the US market) and the Fluke 107. Flukes are good quality meters and I probably wouldn't go wrong with one of them. But they cost more and I know a big part of that is in the name.
Is there a good quality brand somewhere between Fluke and the cheap Chinese no name multimeters? Are Klein meters good? Any good suggestions?
Finally, any good test lead suggestions? I need some that won't fall apart, fray or otherwise crap out.