Mid range multimeter suggestion

[s0lar]

I need a mid range multimeter. Not looking to sink a lot of cash into the likes of Fluke.

Bought one from AliExpress it’s totally inaccurate and frustrating to use.

Any suggestions for a mid range brand for a hobbyist.

 

[Rickster]

I've used one of these, quite good. not sure how accurate you need it to be.

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https://www.amazon.co.za/Major-Tech-Compact-Multimeter-MTD81/dp/B09QJR4KZ2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2AGJB7WPIUC0C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EsZaPDXPqxvQskTLWGwa_jDQkKyTCgjl9bwPQlepcANDna_cE1ZM9QCsSSW3K_krHqem3rxl-mDR8be0cOucVWvpyf0J5LafM8U5hnTbLiX2XTiLQoNZSK9cmXFFoVkXThkpBueheRNqzgN4iYoBQPhkO8fPVZdsXl895f8yZmNTBp_V-6lN9S4BFeJ4-yT_QkClTe_714XRfbGayV8sdxtx_8rmLnMtRU_oqhKhj_ECgHoxWjKA1Czsf5TvcCwu2Z6lc4cPzjbYwEtUUy6iFdMIwfwp2SuHQauEpZKDzII.nNP-_8L-WbIe5ZXq6_670Ohh8koCmUsPgkH4aQijvf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=multimeter&qid=1722288442&sprefix=multimete%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-4

 

[ArmatageShanks]

I've used one of these, quite good. not sure how accurate you need it to be.

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https://www.amazon.co.za/Major-Tech-Compact-Multimeter-MTD81/dp/B09QJR4KZ2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2AGJB7WPIUC0C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EsZaPDXPqxvQskTLWGwa_jDQkKyTCgjl9bwPQlepcANDna_cE1ZM9QCsSSW3K_krHqem3rxl-mDR8be0cOucVWvpyf0J5LafM8U5hnTbLiX2XTiLQoNZSK9cmXFFoVkXThkpBueheRNqzgN4iYoBQPhkO8fPVZdsXl895f8yZmNTBp_V-6lN9S4BFeJ4-yT_QkClTe_714XRfbGayV8sdxtx_8rmLnMtRU_oqhKhj_ECgHoxWjKA1Czsf5TvcCwu2Z6lc4cPzjbYwEtUUy6iFdMIwfwp2SuHQauEpZKDzII.nNP-_8L-WbIe5ZXq6_670Ohh8koCmUsPgkH4aQijvf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=multimeter&qid=1722288442&sprefix=multimete%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-4

What, why have I never thought to get one on takealot, I've gone through at least 5 of these R550 generic ones from the local pakki shops.

Ordering one of these now, then I'll lie to myself and say I'll go to bed just now.

 

[soulie]

I need a mid range multimeter. Not looking to sink a lot of cash into the likes of Fluke.

Bought one from AliExpress it’s totally inaccurate and frustrating to use.

Any suggestions for a mid range brand for a hobbyist.

UNI -T ,builders also sells them,if you just want a cheapie the orange exceed ones from Checkers ,use them on jobsites it's easy to spot, never had a bad one yet and also never lost one .

 

[joker08]

UNI -T ,builders also sells them,if you just want a cheapie the orange exceed ones from Checkers ,use them on jobsites it's easy to spot, never had a bad one yet and also never lost one .

I one from the same make. But I use it for diy purpose . It's still going strong after 3 years

 

[ChuckMeFarley]

I got a pair of Aneng 8009's from AlieX and they work great for hobby use.

 

[garyc]

Have had a lot of years service from one of these:

https://www.builders.co.za/Electric...mpact-Digital-Multimeter/p/000000000000055907

 

[chrisc]

R200 at Tonnesons. Auto switch off, good battery life (2 x AA)

 

[Smugs]

Buy once, cry one.. My Fluke 77 is 32 years old and still works.



I later upgraded to a 115 because I need an RMS meter.

 

[HobieDave]

Any of the uni-t multimeter are decent enough.

UNI-T UT33D+

Uni-T UNI-T UT33D+ Multimeters & Voltmeters Digital Multimeter 600V AC/DC 10A DC, Resistor:200m, Display Count:1999, Manual Range, Diode, Continuity Buzzer, Auto Power Off, Auto Backlight Off, Drop Test 2m Overview The new generation UT33+ series redefines the performance standards for...

www.communica.co.za

Depends on what hobbyist means - I would go for this

Uni-T Meter Clamp True Rms 600A Ac – LIVESTAINABLE®

www.livestainable.co.za

Remember this is ac amps only not dc amps.

 

[B-1]

+1 for Uni-T

I also use one of these for quick things and its pretty decent.

RM101 Multimeter - Micro Robotics

RM101 Multimeter

www.robotics.org.za

 

[soulie]

Buy once, cry one.. My Fluke 77 is 32 years old and still works.

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I later upgraded to a 115 because I need an RMS meter.

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You only realize just how bad some of your meters look when you take a Pic of them .

 

[dabbler]

Mine

 

[ponder]

I just got a BSIDE ZT301 off AliExpress for R130 on sale with free shipping.

Bside, Zoyi, Aneng, Richmeters etc are all made by zotektools.com, reviews aren't too shabby either.