Good multimeter?

[kmcminn]

The clamp style is good for checking the amps on a circuit. On the normal style meter with the two probes you aren't suppose to check over ten amps. Where as with the clamp style it steps it down to a measureable amperage. I have seen the clamp style that comes with the probes also. All the ones we use at work are Fluke. If I were going to buy one it would be a Fluke. With that being said the one I have at home is an old craftsman that was gave to me years ago.

 

[patooyee]

http://support.fluke.com/find-sales/Download/Asset/1260898_6116_ENG_M_W.PDF

 

[ranger11]

Most of the clamp meters dont measure dc amps.. The fluke ones that do are pricey.

 

[grcthird]

Most of the clamp meters dont measure dc amps.. The fluke ones that do are pricey.

I was unaware of this. I guess I just assumed that they would ac and dc amps. I have an amp clamp that is supposed to work with my bluepoint, but I never really figured the overly complicated thing out.

 

[ranger11]

Re: Re: Re: Good multimeter?

I was unaware of this. I guess I just assumed that they would ac and dc amps. I have an amp clamp that is supposed to work with my bluepoint, but I never really figured the overly complicated thing out.

They vary from brand to brand.

 

[vidio1]

http://www.unclesamsretailoutlet.com/Fluke-27-Industrial-Digital-Multimeter-6625012656-p/4284.htm

 

[grcthird]

Matco has a meter with the amp clamp that does DC voltage on sale right now, I can't find it online but it was in this weeks sales flyer. $200 ish I think?