My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
I've got a Fluke 73, had it about 25 years. Last week I noticed
something rattling about inside. I went to open it, and discovered the
ABS case was rotting away from the inside. The rattle was from a piece
of screw pillar.
Not really sure what's caused it. The battery shows no signs of trouble,
and is 'Best Before March 2025' . It's still usable for the moment. It
lives in the dark in my toolbox (always has done). Though I did notice I
have a roll of self amalgamating tape in there ?
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
On 26/02/2025 08:51, Mark Carver wrote:
I've got a Fluke 73, had it about 25 years. Last week I noticed
something rattling about inside. I went to open it, and discovered the
ABS case was rotting away from the inside. The rattle was from a piece
of screw pillar.
Not really sure what's caused it. The battery shows no signs of trouble,
and is 'Best Before March 2025' . It's still usable for the moment. It
lives in the dark in my toolbox (always has done). Though I did notice I
have a roll of self amalgamating tape in there ?
Today's plastics are biodegradable. Blame the Greens
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
On 25/02/2025 22:01, No mail wrote:
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
I've got a Fluke 73, had it about 25 years. Last week I noticed
something rattling about inside. I went to open it, and discovered the
ABS case was rotting away from the inside. The rattle was from a piece
of screw pillar.
Not really sure what's caused it. The battery shows no signs of trouble,
and is 'Best Before March 2025' . It's still usable for the moment. It
lives in the dark in my toolbox (always has done). Though I did notice I
have a roll of self amalgamating tape in there ?
No mail wrote:
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
I bought a Brymen BM789 a couple of years ago, happy with it, think it
was cheaper at the time ...
<https://telonic.co.uk/product/brymen-bm789-professional-multimeter>
No mail <nomail@aolbin.com> wrote:
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
Tenma branded from CPC seem pretty sound to me.
On 26/02/2025 07:25, Andy Burns wrote:
No mail wrote:
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
I bought a Brymen BM789 a couple of years ago, happy with it, think it
was cheaper at the time ...
<https://telonic.co.uk/product/brymen-bm789-professional-multimeter>
I also got a Brymen DVM from Telonic a couple of years ago. Either the
BM785 or Andy's BM789.
Decent quality, reliable. I haven't worked it hard though. The range got
good reviews in EEVblog.
On 26/02/2025 08:35, Chris Green wrote:
No mail <nomail@aolbin.com> wrote:
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
Tenma branded from CPC seem pretty sound to me.
$WORK got a Tenma DVM (presumably from CPC) quite a few years ago. Nice-seeing meter ... except that all the Voltage readings were out by a factor of two!
It got returned/replaced, of course. I am not singling Tenma out as a
result of this, but it was an interesting fault. I am still mildly
curious what the cause might have been.
On 26/02/2025 08:35, Chris Green wrote:
No mail <nomail@aolbin.com> wrote:$WORK got a Tenma DVM (presumably from CPC) quite a few years ago. Nice-seeing meter ... except that all the Voltage readings were out by a factor of two!
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
Tenma branded from CPC seem pretty sound to me.
It got returned/replaced, of course. I am not singling Tenma out as a
result of this, but it was an interesting fault. I am still mildly
curious what the cause might have been.
J^n
But I revel in my classic Universal AvoMeter, which was £45 in a second
hand antique store.
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
On 01/03/2025 13:39, jkn wrote:
On 26/02/2025 08:35, Chris Green wrote:Ive got an analogue meter like that somewhere.
No mail <nomail@aolbin.com> wrote:$WORK got a Tenma DVM (presumably from CPC) quite a few years ago.
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
Tenma branded from CPC seem pretty sound to me.
Nice-seeing meter ... except that all the Voltage readings were out by
a factor of two!
But I revel in my classic Universal AvoMeter, which was £45 in a second
hand antique store.
It got returned/replaced, of course. I am not singling Tenma out as aSomeone assembled the board wrong.
result of this, but it was an interesting fault. I am still mildly
curious what the cause might have been.
J^n
[...] seems to be fine,
apart from the leads, where the plastic insulation is
hardening and starting to crack and split.
Andrew wrote:
[...] seems to be fine,
apart from the leads, where the plastic insulation is
hardening and starting to crack and split.
Decent silicone meter leads aren't too expensive (the Brymen came with a set).
On 01/03/2025 21:44, Andy Burns wrote:
Andrew wrote:
[...] seems to be fine,
apart from the leads, where the plastic insulation is
hardening and starting to crack and split.
Decent silicone meter leads aren't too expensive (the Brymen came with
a set).
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
Andrew wrote:
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
Nope. As I found out to my cost....
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Andrew wrote:
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
Nope. As I found out to my cost....
but 4mm bananas are pretty common
On 01/03/2025 21:44, Andy Burns wrote:
Andrew wrote:
[...] seems to be fine,
apart from the leads, where the plastic insulation is
hardening and starting to crack and split.
Decent silicone meter leads aren't too expensive (the Brymen came
with a set).
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
Andrew <Andrew97d@btinternet.com> wrote inIndeed. But not all shrouded leads are created equal.
news:vq529s$1cug8$1@dont-email.me:
On 01/03/2025 21:44, Andy Burns wrote:
Andrew wrote:
[...] seems to be fine,
apart from the leads, where the plastic insulation is
hardening and starting to crack and split.
Decent silicone meter leads aren't too expensive (the Brymen came
with a set).
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
Yes, all are 4mm. Any from a reputable source will now come with the plug ends shrouded to protect from accidental contact with higher voltages once plugged in. Meter sockets have been compatible with shrouded leads for decades.
Better silicone leads will also be abrasion and nick resistant, cheap knockoffs may be less so.
Andy Burns wrote:I had an el-cheapo Archer (Tandy own brand?) multimeter as a kid, that
but 4mm bananas are pretty common
As are the 2mm variety
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Andrew wrote:
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
Nope. As I found out to my cost....
but 4mm bananas are pretty common
In article <m2830pF8c9U1@mid.individual.net>, Mark Carver
<mark@invalid.com> scribeth thus
On 25/02/2025 22:01, No mail wrote:
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
I've got a Fluke 73, had it about 25 years. Last week I noticed
something rattling about inside. I went to open it, and discovered the
ABS case was rotting away from the inside. The rattle was from a piece
of screw pillar.
Not really sure what's caused it. The battery shows no signs of trouble, >>and is 'Best Before March 2025' . It's still usable for the moment. It >>lives in the dark in my toolbox (always has done). Though I did notice I >>have a roll of self amalgamating tape in there ?
Word is or was, the All Fluke products had a lifetime warranty .
Mind you the three I've got have worked fine over many years!...
On 01/03/2025 21:44, Andy Burns wrote:
Andrew wrote:
[...] seems to be fine,
apart from the leads, where the plastic insulation is
hardening and starting to crack and split.
Decent silicone meter leads aren't too expensive (the Brymen came with a
set).
Are the plugs on replacement leads all a standard size ?
My Uni-T DMM has become flaky so it's time for a new one. I can't
justify the cost of a Fluke but don't want bargain basement.
Any recommendations?
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