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Why do I need more than 1 multimeter?
Brumby:
In addition to all of the above reasons, you will probably find that there are some ranges and/or ratings that you will need that are not found on one meter or that if they are, that two or more separate meters can cover this for a fraction of the cost.
--- Quote from: Bud on July 22, 2019, 08:35:42 pm ---The correct answer is you do not need them yet if you asked that question.
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FTFY ;D
james_s:
If you have to ask why you need something then you probably don't need it. When you come across a situation where you need multiple meters you'll probably know.
Personally I have a bench meter and a handheld and that's all I regularly use. I also have an old Nixie tube meter I pull out once in a while just because it's cool and I keep a Harbor Freight freebie in my car for emergency use.
rsjsouza:
--- Quote from: james_s on July 23, 2019, 12:28:11 am ---If you have to ask why you need something then you probably don't need it. When you come across a situation where you need multiple meters you'll probably know.
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I still think it is a valid doubt. For at least two decades I got by with a single multimeter, making voltage and current measurements one at a time. Due to the cost of these instruments back then, it never occurred to me to even consider buying a second one. I certainly needed it then, but I couldn't wrap my head with the idea of having more than one (not to mention a Fluke). Only when I moved here to the US (testgear heaven) is that I actually found out the price point intercepted my comfort level. I now have about 20: some inherited from my late father, others bought on the cheap, with several old crushes (Flukes 8020A, 8060A) while others have unique features (LED, 4 wire measurements, 500000 counts) that make up for interesting uses.
BravoV:
--- Quote from: rsjsouza on July 23, 2019, 02:57:22 am ---... I now have about 20: ...
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:o
Is there any chance now, that you've properly developed a unique swimming style in your sea of DMMs ? :-DD
Shock:
--- Quote from: wintech on July 22, 2019, 08:15:35 pm ---Why do I need more than 1 multimeter?
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One to perform a measurement. Two or more to make simultaneous measurements. It can also be handy owning different models with different features or accuracy or having a spare as a sanity check for measurements.
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