tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I am rebuilding some x-overs and want to buy a good VOM meter. I want this to be my last meter. Very light use by me but I don't mind buying a good meter. The FLUKE 115 / 117 look like a good choice, but are expensive. The Klein MM 600 is very reasonably priced. What are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 https://www.tequipment.net/BK/880/LCR-Meters/#description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 3 hours ago, jimjimbo said: https://www.tequipment.net/BK/880/LCR-Meters/#description Nice, definitely out of my league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 FLUKE, the last word in VOMs. I own a Fluke 179, which I use for my job. It also measures capacitance. Buy some spare fuses because you will sometimes connect your meter improperly. Quite frankly, I'm really surprised at the current price as I don't think I paid more than $200 for mine. Perhaps check eBay, where I see some very good prices, or check craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Noises Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Fluke 179 here as well. I trust it and never second guess its accuracy. It’s a great meter. At work I use a Fluke 87V. That’s a very nice meter and quite a bit more expensive, but work bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: Nice, definitely out of my league. is this a VOM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom3 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I love my Fluke 117, it is the Chinese version. The double-digit Flukes are made in USA, IIRC. If you are looking for a "true" VOM you can't do better than a Simpson 260. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I use a Meterman 27XT. https://www.tequipment.net/WavetekMeterman27XT.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave MacKay Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I use a Bryman 235 I was able to order the EEVblog version through Amazon. It's specs are similat to comparable Flukes, but is substantially less expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I've had a Fluke 77 (original) since '91. Other than not doing capacitance or inductance it has served me well. It is strictly a VOM. Never an issue with it. I used to do repairs on industrial knitting machines, which meant work on 3 phase motor controllers. The a stint at a government contractor, before 19 yrs in IT, repairing various equipment. Alway worked perfectly for that and all my hooby stuff. That being said, a $30-50 DVM would probably work just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Dave MacKay said: I use a Bryman 235 I was able to order the EEVblog version through Amazon. It's specs are similat to comparable Flukes, but is substantially less expensive. I was looking at this. About $140. How does it compare to the BM786? 1 hour ago, Marvel said: I've had a Fluke 77 (original) since '91. Other than not doing capacitance or inductance it has served me well. It is strictly a VOM. Never an issue with it. I used to do repairs on industrial knitting machines, which meant work on 3 phase motor controllers. The a stint at a government contractor, before 19 yrs in IT, repairing various equipment. Alway worked perfectly for that and all my hooby stuff. That being said, a $30-50 DVM would probably work just as well. I have a cheap one. $40 when I bought it in the 1990s: https://www.amazon.com/Velleman-DVM850BL-Hold-Function-Backlight/dp/B00068U24A I wanted something better, faster. Klein has a few meters between $50 and $100 that will work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 My Snap on still works after 30 years. built to last. Others had Fluke and Klein meters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFR1 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 A Fluke. Worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charok Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 back in the old days used the huge Triplitt analogs. last 25 years various Flukes and they have been flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave MacKay Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 4 hours ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: I was looking at this. About $140. How does it compare to the BM786? The BM786 is the bigger brother. It has better capabilities (e.g., resolution) than the 235. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/21/2022 at 11:16 AM, Dave MacKay said: I use a Bryman 235 I was able to order the EEVblog version through Amazon. It's specs are similat to comparable Flukes, but is substantially less expensive. The Breyman 235 seems to have the capacitance range needed for our hobby. I think the Flukes do not go that high, but I do have a cheap capacitance meter already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 Settled on a Greenlee DM-820A. Found this through the EEV Blog meter, which sells a Breymen, which sells as Greenlee in the USA. Now I just need to figure out how to use this thing. Posting the picture to show off my sweet vintage Whirlpool dryer for @jason str 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 8 hours ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: Settled on a Greenlee DM-820A. Found this through the EEV Blog meter, which sells a Breymen, which sells as Greenlee in the USA. Now I just need to figure out how to use this thing. Posting the picture to show off my sweet vintage Whirlpool dryer for @jason str Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.