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| Kleinstein:
Compared to the US there are not that many used bench DMMs offered and it is a mix including more rare ones (e.g. Solartron, RFT,...). One can get lucky, but it would be hard to get a specific one, one is looking for. Depending on the needs the HP3478 is often a good bet in the US, but rare in Europe. The old meters also where often less reliable than new one. Especially at lower resolution (e.g. 4.5 digits or less) there is not much values in an old one with questionable calibration and reliablity. So a new low cost one is a real option to consider and at least compare to. Besides the better display (even of just the angle) the other point for a bench meter is the use with a PC interface. |
| Brumby:
I went for a 3478 as I wanted a meter that could do 4 wire measurement with a little more precision than I currently had. At 5.5 digits, it is more than I honestly need for most things. Picked it up from the USA and while it did cost a little for shipping, it worked out a not unreasonable purchase. Yes, I had to change the transformer connections for 240V, but this was already set out and took no time. It also came with 4 RIFAs and a battery that needed replacement, but it seemed to be working quite ok. Am I tempted with 6.5 and higher resolution? Well, yes and no. It's always nice to have higher spec gear on the bench, but I really wouldn't use it all that much ... unless my interests changed direction. |
| FrankyRC:
--- Quote from: thm_w on January 11, 2023, 09:53:36 pm --- --- Quote from: FrankyRC on January 11, 2023, 02:39:46 pm ---Also, for the sake of budget, I'm aiming for a used device. --- End quote --- Then post the budget, otherwise this thread is useless. Or use search and read the many other threads we already have discussing bench multimeter recommendations: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/bench-multimeter-suggestions/ https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/recommendation-for-modern-benchtop-multimeter/ https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/reccomendation-for-low-end-bench-multimeter/ https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/bench-top-multimeter-for-~1000usd/ --- End quote --- 350$ 50+- |
| bc888:
A used 34401A would just squeek under the + part of the $50. Or you could be like Dave. Sit and watch and watch...then pounce. Then come here and post up your deal. Might be able to hit the -$50 part of your range. You could easily do it in the US, Dave does it in Australia. Are you in Croatia? Not sure how things are there for availability and shipping. Perhaps someone from your local can suggest as well. Good luck! |
| bdunham7:
--- Quote from: FrankyRC on January 12, 2023, 07:16:37 pm ---350$ 50+- --- End quote --- If you can find one in good condition, a Fluke 8842A might work for you if you are more interested in things like precision, reliability and repairability over extended features, modern appearance and factory warranty. There is a full schematic online, replacement LED displays are available and quite a few of the internal parts are relatively generic (although many are not). |
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