Daddy Dee Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The Klipsch forum has been a source of so much learning for me in audio, that I am continually appreciative for what has been offered. Kindness is extened to questions asked in ignorant bliss. This question is pretty much out of just plain ignorance. Am starting to have a bit of apprehension about being a novice tackling even the novice friendly Bottlehead kit. Getting a few things together in preparation. One thing needed is a multimeter. Dan Schmale has a recommendation on the Bottlehead forum, but I need a bit of help comprehending the recommendation: Digital Multimeter - I suggest a used Fluke for under $80, often under $50, nice, autoranging, some have capacitance measuring - you need a meter that will measure 200V AC and 500V DC (455V in Paramount) safely. Those are rounded to the next 100V increment above what is seen in Bottlehead kits. I see gobs of Fluke meters on Ebay, but don't know which are among the models that would accomplish these measuring tasks as needed. Any suggestions as to particular models of Fluke or other makes of meters or any advice about what is needed are appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 This could be a can of worms... What is your budget? I have a Fluke 77, had it for years and it still woks as new. Great stuff, on all their models. You can also get some of the other brands for cheap, that will work well. Most of the digital multimeters are autoranging, meaning if its on volts, work from millivolts up to a kilovolt or more. Resitance the same way. Some will measure freq., but usually within a narrow range. You can get one from $30 on up... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 There's no need to spend a fortune on a multimeter. Autoranging types are abundant, and are worth having since you won't have to select the measured range. MCM electronics has quite a few of their Tenma brand meters which are very reliable and about as good as anything else out there. Fluke is fine also, but probably not worth the additional expense. http://www.mcmelectronics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I can't disagree that a budget model from Parts Express will probably be all you need for this project. OTOH: I have long owned a Wavetek 37 which I selected because it will measure capacitance and inductance. It seems it is now out of production and at least on website suggests the following as a replacement: http://www.iwhtech.com/uploads/Amprobe/37XR_A/media/37XR_A_doc_1.pdf WMcD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Don't be afraid of a used Fluke - I have a couple of 8024A handheld DVMs over 30 years old and still working fine. Then again, a fellow came by with a $5 DVM from Harbor Freight that tested as accurate as the Flukes. There are many choices besides those that would work fine, check Parts Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 So, Dee... You are FINALLY gonna start testing things using a different method than just sticking the wires to your gold crowns?? You are getting TOO TECHNICAL nowadays! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Gentlemen, thanks for the advisement here. Good food for thought. Andy, i was thinking that sticking the wires to my mental work would be a step up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Gentlemen, thanks for the advisement here. Good food for thought. Andy, i was thinking that sticking the wires to my mental work would be a step up! Are you sure you meant to say that? MENTAL work??? Just checkin'! [^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad311 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I own a 200.00 meter and a 3.00 meter. It just depends what your going to use it for. My 3.00 meter sets on my work bench and is used for general troubleshooting and works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Dee, PM....... email sent........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 If you happen to need $50.00 in stuff these folks sell, here is a meter as a free gift. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/freegifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I have used several, common electric from home depot, blue point, craftsman, and now one made for snap on with the Cat name slapped on it. I liked them all and all worked as long as I owned them. The craftsman I owned was a great multimeter I bought around black Friday which is coming up in about a month, for 10.00 normally 20.00, the only reason I don't have it along with the others. Is they do not hold up to getting ran over by jlgs e400aj's. Which I don't think you would have to worry about that. Other then that as long as they have good features and a good name then you shouldn't have to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Gentlemen, thanks for the advisement here. Good food for thought. Andy, i was thinking that sticking the wires to my mental work would be a step up! I have extra heart monitor stick on probes, just put one on each temple and adjust to where it 'feels' right. [li] ....Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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