Help needed, helping a beginner friend get set up with basic test equipment.....

[robert.rozee]

it is a pity no one makes a DT830-style meter that is just a tiny bit better:

They do... 
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/trashy-meters-redux/

ah yes, i remember that thread well - it is the one where i posted my 're-imagining' of the DT830:



where apart from removing ranges, just a small electrical modification would be required so that above 75v an over range is displayed.


cheers,
rob   :-)