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rsjsouza:
Simpson rates one of their VOM models at CAT III 600V.

https://www.simpsonelectric.com/products/test-equipment/vom-multimeters/260-9-260-9sp

Pretty much any early generation DMM or VOM multimeter that goes through a CAT ratings transient will suffer significant damage as well - I still recall an old video from Dave where even a Fluke (28, IIRC) had a high speed ejection of the rotary switch. Some of the modern Chinese cheap meters are at the same level of 30~40 years old in terms of protection.
Canis Dirus Leidy:
Talking about budget. Currently Banggood offer $18 coupon for some goods if you are newly registered user. Maybe it's worth seeing if you can buy AN8008 for less than $10 (with shipping)?
rstofer:

--- Quote from: rsjsouza on November 10, 2019, 01:08:44 am ---Simpson rates one of their VOM models at CAT III 600V.

https://www.simpsonelectric.com/products/test-equipment/vom-multimeters/260-9-260-9sp

Pretty much any early generation DMM or VOM multimeter that goes through a CAT ratings transient will suffer significant damage as well - I still recall an old video from Dave where even a Fluke (28, IIRC) had a high speed ejection of the rotary switch. Some of the modern Chinese cheap meters are at the same level of 30~40 years old in terms of protection.

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At some voltage/current level, with some errant setting, it should be possible to blow up any meter.  It's the 'errant' part you need to avoid.  The good news is that most hobbyists are working with low energy circuits.  A little spark, a blown fuse, no big deal.  I like low energy circuits!
rstofer:

--- Quote from: Canis Dirus Leidy on November 10, 2019, 08:32:00 am ---Talking about budget. Currently Banggood offer $18 coupon for some goods if you are newly registered user. Maybe it's worth seeing if you can buy AN8008 for less than $10 (with shipping)?

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Might as well get 3 of them!  It is often quite handy to have more than 1 meter.  Transistor base current, collector current, VCESat - things like that...  Of course you need simultaneous measurements!

Then 3 sets of test leads with mini-grabbers...
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