multi meter

[gordy180]

hi there
im looking for a cheap multimeter to test coils on a vivi nova.
any suggestions?
thanks

[Deleted]

I have a similar one to this

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DURATOOL-DIGITAL-MULTIMETER-NEW-BOXED-LEADS-BATTERY-/110998559396?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones_Communication_Radio_Meters&hash=item19d8079aa4

[gordy180]

thanks storm

[meeee]

I would be careful of cheap ones as they will not be overly accurate. I used to work in an electronics factory and at one point we bought some cheap multimeters, however all of them failed the calibration checks and ended up in the bin. If you can find one buy a quality one like a fluke.

[FirinBlanks]

A Fluke? Yeah and have a string of Provaris around my neck!

Last time I looked the cheapest Fluke was around £120 and averaged at £200

[djs]

I have a cheap one and an expensive analogue one. Both do the trick (generally), except I don't know how to rig up an analogue one (without it's own power) to check attys.
I only use the cheap "yellow-peril" for e-cig stuff. It's not that accurate and the first 9v battery lasted 6 days.

If you want to check continuity and get a rough ohms reading, £2.87 with free postage is a bit special.....

[gordy180]

i just had a look at fluke
dont think ill be buying one of those

[gordy180]

yip £2.87 sounds better to me lol

[meeee]

Lol, I have seen them on flee bay going for a good price, I have one and it's well worth the extra money. They are known for there accuracy, which would be something you would require when measuring such small levels of resistance.

[Deleted]

I use fluke for work , but for getting a rough idea on the resistance of a coil pfft why waste money

[Deleted]

The one I have is almost as accurate as my fluke give or take .2 of an ohm

[meeee]

Jan 8, 2013 20:12:26 GMT djs said:

I have a cheap one and an expensive analogue one. Both do the trick (generally), except I don't know how to rig up an analogue one (without it's own power) to check attys.
I only use the cheap "yellow-peril" for e-cig stuff. It's not that accurate and the first 9v battery lasted 6 days.

If you want to check continuity and get a rough ohms reading, £2.87 with free postage is a bit special.....

Is the analogue one an avo, if so they are well known for there accuracy.

[gordy180]

how do i check the coil with it

[Deleted]

lol I have an old avo 8 in my cupboard gathering dust , I may just have another try at getting batteries for it .

May need a hand lifting it onto my desk mind you

[Deleted]

Must admit I was tempted by a TIS multi meter today in CEF , includes built in digital thermometer all for £38 + vat .

Ideal for work and I can look after my fluke at home