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Title: Question about multimeter
Post by: electric on July 13, 2013, 11:07:40 AM
Hi guys, im new here and since im about to start studying i would like to ask you what would be the best multimeter for industial use but still good for little stuff like small projects i currently own Mastech MY-99 and i want to update to something better.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Question about multimeter
Post by: circuitous on July 13, 2013, 03:57:20 PM
Well, you could check out Martin's YouTube channel, as he's done a dozen or more reviews of handheld DMMs. Here's a recent mid-priced shootout:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRd2fX_1318
or maybe the Agilent:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2em32KNwry0

Title: Re: Question about multimeter
Post by: iloveelectronics on July 14, 2013, 07:55:26 AM
What is your budget and is there any functionality or specification in particular that you're looking for?

Quote from: electric on July 13, 2013, 11:07:40 AM
Hi guys, im new here and since im about to start studying i would like to ask you what would be the best multimeter for industial use but still good for little stuff like small projects i currently own Mastech MY-99 and i want to update to something better.

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Question about multimeter
Post by: electric on July 14, 2013, 02:48:38 PM
@iloveelectronics
well autorange is a must, mA,data logging,backlit display and quite sharp almost like amoled, up to 1000v cat and budget wise well i have like 800 euros for multimeter
Title: Re: Question about multimeter
Post by: iloveelectronics on July 14, 2013, 10:42:57 PM
Quote from: electric on July 14, 2013, 02:48:38 PM
@iloveelectronics
well autorange is a must, mA,data logging,backlit display and quite sharp almost like amoled, up to 1000v cat and budget wise well i have like 800 euros for multimeter

With that budget you can actually buy a 6.5 digit bench multimeter like the new Agilent or 2-3 handheld multimeters of very decent quality! Brands like Fluke, Agilent or Brymen have plenty to offer in that range. It's a lot more practical to have a couple of multimeters rather than getting just one ultra expensive meter anyway.