Need a Multi Meter asap

[DreamTheaterRules]

Hey DIY'ers, I used to build and mod both tube amps and pedals. I do very little of either lately, so I haven't used my meter in a while. I went to use it and it's not working, and of course, I have a project I need to do right away.

What is a good affordable multi meter for electronic projects? My last one was a Craftsman, but was made by Fluke. It served me well for about 10 years. Looking for something at least similar/comparable to that or perhaps a bit of an upgrade.

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

Hey DIY'ers, I used to build and mod both tube amps and pedals. I do very little of either lately, so I haven't used my meter in a while. I went to use it and it's not working, and of course, I have a project I need to do right away.

What is a good affordable multi meter for electronic projects? My last one was a Craftsman, but was made by Fluke. It served me well for about 10 years. Looking for something at least similar/comparable to that or perhaps a bit of an upgrade.

I have had a Klein that I like. Has lasted about 15 years so far! A friend who is an electrician gave me a tiny pocket size Radio Shack multimeter 20 years ago and it is still working! He uses one just like it more than any of the full size ones because it is accurate enough and fits in pocket ;~))

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

Ok, so... garden variety MM from a discount store, it is!

 

[Warmart]

I have a Southwire, not sure where the hell I bought it, lmao - but it still works! Is it accurate, probably not to NIST level but

 

[TSJMajesty]

Ok, so... garden variety MM from a discount store, it is!

Just go to your local electrical contractor supply store, tell them what you're going to be using it for and how often, and buy whatever they recommend.

I assume you checked the batteries in yours though...?

 

[Byrdman]

I just buy the cheap Amazon crap instead of spending a ton of money on a real good one any more . Sooner or later, I'll have it on the wrong setting and it lets all the magic smoke out.