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Whats the best multimeter

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HasselMendez:
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ablacon64:
I don't keep a multimeter on my pocket.   :-DD

Think your pool has an error, 2 options that are the same.

The "best multimeter" will depend on what you're planning to do.

Excavatoree:
It's either the Vichy or the Fluke, depending on who you ask.   Vichy folks think Flukes are overpriced, FLuke folks think VIchys are overpriced. (Because they don't pay you to take the stupid things off their hands)

Seriously, ablacon64 has the correct answer.  It depends on what is known as your "philosophy of use."

Are you carrying it to the top of a transmission tower?

Are you calibrating precision equipment?

Do you need one that can be dropped of of an excavator onto a concrete factory floor?

Will it sit in your lab on a velvet pillow?

These types of questions will determine which meter is best.  As Dave says, "Horses for courses."

AndreaEl:
there are no a best multimeter in all condition.
In every single condition there are a group of multimeter that can be meet the desired accuracy.

For example a electrician that want check if the voltage in a house is in the "accepted value" (example: 230v +-10%) would never go to buy a multimeter with 8.5 digit...

But in this case the best multimeter don't must have the absolute precision in voltage, rather must have a weight content, and a small size. And better if it is also resistant.

Sorry for bad english :P

walshms:
The best multimeter is the one that does what you need it to do, when you need it to do it, does it safely, and doesn't annoy the hell out of you while you use it.  ;)

Really -- that's all anyone should really be concerned about.  Go watch Dave's Multimeter Shootouts, and you'll get an idea of what to look for... then choose one that's safe, does what you need and fits within your budget.

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