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marck120:

--- Quote from: armandine2 on November 03, 2021, 10:13:21 am ---My mistake on the Gossen - if you get the DM62 version, you get a capacitance measuring function

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After some research I found the DM-61 I think they are almost the same:

https://www.conrad.it/p/gossen-metrawatt-metraline-dm-61-multimetro-portatile-digitale-cat-iii-600-v-cat-iv-300-v-display-counts-6600-1897112?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5oiMBhDtARIsAJi0qk3juhMFvbQUNMhBN4xiq3jtIiDpxqdA61zb81JAQI5znUYw7E3orusaAtxvEALw_wcB&source=googleps&utm_campaign=shopping-feed&utm_content=free-google-shopping-clicks&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_source=google&utm_term=1897112&vat=true

The DM-62 costs 150 €:

https://www.amazon.it/GOSSEN-METRAWATT-METRALINE-Hand-Multimeter-Digital-Kalibriert/dp/B07GTTV7F2
erwets:

--- Quote from: marck120 on November 02, 2021, 08:56:27 am ---...a multimeter for non-professional use...

...just to perform some checks on electronic boards...

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Depending on your use case the Aneng AN8008 is a fantastic little multi-meter for like $20 USD. I know people are a bit pessimistic about its build quality, but I purchased a couple which have lasted for quite a while now.

I have done some fairly advanced work with a couple AN8008's on some tricky projects. I don't recommend the AN8008 (or any cheap multimeter) if you are working with higher voltages (say anything > 50V). Otherwise, you should certainly consider getting it.

For other applications, I can also highly recommend Dave's Bryman BM786.
Fungus:

--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---if the capacitor is charged and I measure it in voltage should not have problems,

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Correct.


--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---with the multimeter in capacitance mode if the capacitor charged instead could be damaged.

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The meter shouldn't be damaged, that's the difference between the Brymen and a cheap meter.

But... it won't be able to measure the capacitor.
Fungus:

--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---Personally I prefer to take a device that lasts me for many years, of course the price of the Aneng AN870 is great, it is on aliexpress, but I don't like to buy on this site, the delivery times are very long and in case of failure I don't know what guarantees I have.

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I don't understand this logic.

You get no garantees but that's perfectly OK when you pay half price for everything.

If one in ten things fail you're still ahead by a big margin.

(and failure is lower than that)

The secret is not to randomly buy the total crap they sell on there, only buy things that other people have bought and recommend.
rsjsouza:

--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---Thank you very much to everyone, very kind,

@rsjsouza

If I understand correctly the fuses of the multimeters are intended for current and not voltage measurements, the brymen 257s has two fuses inside one holds up to 10A and the other up to 400mA, [1] if the capacitor is charged and I measure it in voltage should not have problems, [2] with the multimeter in capacitance mode if the capacitor charged instead could be damaged.
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You are correct on the first assertive for any of the meters mentioned in this thread. On the second assertive, the Brymen is the only one that will most probably survive the mistake, with a lower chance for the Uni-T meters.

And that is where your decision process is: if you are looking for a multimeter that will be more forgiving with mistakes, the Brymen and the Fluke are the ones with the most chance of survival.

Just keep in mind that no equipment replaces the lack of attention and inexperience, thus always be attentive when making measurements and any model here can last you many years.


--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---Great summary thank you so much for your availability and the time you have dedicated.

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No need to thank me. As you can tell, we on this forum love to talk about multimeters. :-+


--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---Yes exactly, I need the multimeter for light use, at most I could use it on the home system, but I do not exceed 230v

I like the Brymen very much, it was also recommended to me on an Italian forum, yes the warranty and spare parts are very important especially if the price of the multimeter is high.
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For light use, you may be thinking that you are spending too much right now but it may simply be your only purchase for life. If that is your rationale, then the cost of purchasing a meter today will be insignificant throughout its lifetime - 20 or 40 Euro will make zero difference if the meter lasts 10, 15, 20 years...

My dad bought a very expensive ICE in the late 1970s that I used when I was a kid and I still have it! Years later we bought a digital (also expensive) meter that lasted with me for 20, 25 years and it was lost due to a stupid mistake on my part. Both meters had great lives and survived my inexperience of early years.


--- Quote from: marck120 on November 04, 2021, 12:29:18 am ---Personally I prefer to take a device that lasts me for many years, of course the price of the Aneng AN870 is great, it is on aliexpress, but I don't like to buy on this site, the delivery times are very long and in case of failure I don't know what guarantees I have.

The Richmeters RM113D. I found it in this Italian shop:

https://www.manomano.it/p/richmeters-rm113d-multimetro-digitale-voltmetro-13631000

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Although I and many others here have successfully bought things on Aliexpress and Banggood many times, the risk is higher that things can go wrong. At the end of the day, it is your money and therefore balance the risk with what your conscience makes you more comfortable.

I must say that the price of the Richmeters in the store is a bit high for what the meter offers, but buying locally can give you some extra reassurance with returns and (maybe) warranty - just be sure to have all the terms fully clarified with the dealer before making the purchase.
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