Too many DMMs

[HiTech]

Was given an HP 3465A today for free. Works great, is in very good condition cosmetically and measures accurately according to my Ronan and Loveland Controls calibrators. Ok, so now it's this latest HP DMM on the bench, a Beckman 360, a Tektronix DM501A, two Datron 1065A lab units, and a couple of handheld DMMs (Wavetek & Mastech).  Maybe I'll thin the herd, starting with the Beckman since it's nothing special to write home about. The Datron units are my standard Go-To units so they aren't going anywhere out of my sight.

[Lightages]

What?   TOO MANY DMMs? LOL, never!

[nanofrog]

What?   TOO MANY DMMs? LOL, never!

Coming from one of our resident DMM junkies...     

That said, will you please save me a seat at the next "DMM Junkies Anonymous" meeting. 

[PA4TIM]

"DMM Junkies Anonymous"
Maybe someday, If I have more as 30, upto then I'm still in the denial stage..

[Po6ept]

I just picked up the same model HP DMM a couple weeks ago at a hamfest for $5.  It had a dim bad display digit and all I had to do is unplug and clean the cable connector to the display board.  It's a nice DMM for its age.  My other bench DMM is a Tek CDM250 and I'm not sure which one to keep active.  The Tek isn't as precise (spec wise), but it's easier to read, accurate enough, smaller, and it has the diode check feature.

[Fsck]

When my parents last visited me, they gave me hell about the amount of "stuff" I have..

Dunno how you guys fight off your loved ones.

[Lightages]

When they complain, just tell them: "It was this or cocaine"

[lowimpedance]

"DMM Junkies Anonymous"
Maybe someday, If I have more as 30, upto then I'm still in the denial stage..

No, the denial stage does not pass ! 

[Dave]

There is no such thing as too many multimeters!
I'm currently at 11. I regret nothing!

[mtdoc]

Well, at age 51 and relatively new to electronics, I tell my wife it's midlife crisis management - it's either this or a sports car and a mistress...

[PA4TIM]

Damn, I allready over 30, and this are only the "normal" meters and I'm rather sure I have missed some .

HELP, I do not know what to do now. Do I have a problem ?   

[willb]

No such thing as too many! Not pictured are my Fluke 45 and my HP 3478A.

My spouse does think I have a problem, I'll probably come home to an intervention one of these days.

[Sbampato12]

I only have 3 handheld DMM and my wife tell me that is a lot. I surely disagree... for me, I think, it will be enough when I get one or two more, and some two bench dmm.....or not...

[lowimpedance]

Damn, I allready over 30, and this are only the "normal" meters and I'm rather sure I have missed some .

HELP, I do not know what to do now. Do I have a problem ?   

Now look into my eyes and repeat after me -- I do not have any problems , I am completely normal.

done. 

[KJDS]

I daren't count how many I have, probably about 80, including a pile of Keithley 2015THD, at least 20 Fluke 25, a dozen Wavetek handhelds, a pile of Iso-Tech IDM 205RMS and some from Datron, HP and probably a few others that I've forgotten about. At least they don't take up too much room.

[mtdoc]

Damn, I allready over 30, and this are only the "normal" meters and I'm rather sure I have missed some .

HELP, I do not know what to do now. Do I have a problem ?   

Now look into my eyes and repeat after me -- I do not have any problems , I am completely normal.

done. 

No, no, no.  The first step is admitting you have a problem and that you are powerless over your addiction!

Test Equipment Anonymous,  anyone?

I daren't count how many I have, probably about 80, including a pile of Keithley 2015THD, at least 20 Fluke 25, a dozen Wavetek handhelds, a pile of Iso-Tech IDM 205RMS and some from Datron, HP and probably a few others that I've forgotten about. At least they don't take up too much room.

Now KJDS - isn't your post kind of like a drug dealer showing up at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and complaining about how many drugs they have for sale?.. 

[KJDS]

I daren't count how many I have, probably about 80, including a pile of Keithley 2015THD, at least 20 Fluke 25, a dozen Wavetek handhelds, a pile of Iso-Tech IDM 205RMS and some from Datron, HP and probably a few others that I've forgotten about. At least they don't take up too much room.

Now KJDS - isn't your post kind of like a drug dealer showing up at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting and complaining about how many drugs they have for sale?.. 
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ooops, busted

[Rick Law]

I daren't count how many I have, probably about 80, including a pile of Keithley 2015THD, at least 20 Fluke 25, a dozen Wavetek handhelds, a pile of Iso-Tech IDM 205RMS and some from Datron, HP and probably a few others that I've forgotten about. At least they don't take up too much room.

If I may ask, I can see having a collection from buying replacements, upgrades, etc., or a few of the same to get consistent readings at the same time to compare product1 vs product2 types.  How come you have 20 of the same kind?

[Napalm2002]

When they complain, just tell them: "It was this or cocaine"

Still laughing! My wife knows that I would never do drugs, because i wouldn't have any left for my electronics slush fund.

[linux-works]

Well, at age 51 and relatively new to electronics, I tell my wife it's midlife crisis management - it's either this or a sports car and a mistress...

unless the mistress is such a fox that you just can't....

resistor!

[SLJ]

The easy cure for too many DMMs is to buy more power supplies....

[Bored@Work]

... and a couple of handheld DMMs (Wavetek & Mastech).  Maybe I'll thin the herd, starting with the Beckman since it's nothing special to write home about.

I'd say let the Mastech DMMs go. They don't deserve to be on the same bench with an HP.

[KJDS]

I daren't count how many I have, probably about 80, including a pile of Keithley 2015THD, at least 20 Fluke 25, a dozen Wavetek handhelds, a pile of Iso-Tech IDM 205RMS and some from Datron, HP and probably a few others that I've forgotten about. At least they don't take up too much room.

If I may ask, I can see having a collection from buying replacements, upgrades, etc., or a few of the same to get consistent readings at the same time to compare product1 vs product2 types.  How come you have 20 of the same kind?

I deal in used test gear, so when I'm offered a big pile of good meters then I'll buy lots of them.

[Excavatoree]

I'm seeing words, but it's like a foreign language - I can't make any sense of it.

[AG6QR]

I only have 3 handheld DMM and my wife tell me that is a lot. I surely disagree...

With three, you can't even simultaneously monitor the voltage and current on both input and output of a power converter.  And you probably need another to monitor the temperature of a heatsink during the run.  And you always need another special capability, like logging, or super input protection, or weatherproofing, or remote reading...

... It will be enough when I get one or two more ...

Yeah, it'll always be one or two more...

[HiTech]

I'd say let the Mastech DMMs go. They don't deserve to be on the same bench with an HP.

Actually the Mastech stays in the garage for automotive uses. I won't cry if it falls into a spinning water pump fan or engine pulley! Heck, for that matter the Wavetek can fall against a burning hot exhaust header for all I care about that brand!

Here is one of the two Datron meters I cherish:

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[nanofrog]

I'm seeing words, but it's like a foreign language - I can't make any sense of it.

Perhaps your eyes are trying to protect your brain from all the "too many meters" blasphemy going on, by sending gibberish to it.   

[Spawn]

The easy cure for too many DMMs is to buy more power supplies....

And what's the next cure if you have more than enough power supplies? 
^{I already got new cure, called "collecting Proxxon's", just asking your opinion...}

[sync]

And what's the next cure if you have more than enough power supplies? 

Source meters

[nanofrog]

And what's the next cure if you have more than enough power supplies? 

Source meters

Oscilloscopes 

[echen1024]

And what's the next cure if you have more than enough power supplies? 

Source meters

Oscilloscopes 

Calibrators. Save up 5 years and buy one. A slow, creeping addiction. 

[HiTech]

Calibrators. Save up 5 years and buy one. A slow, creeping addiction. 

Funny you should mention calibrators--- I have a Ronan X85 and a Loveland Controls FasTest process calibrator. Sure is nice having a calibrator on hand in the shop.

[Rick Law]

I daren't count how many I have, probably about 80, including a pile of Keithley 2015THD, at least 20 Fluke 25, a dozen Wavetek handhelds, a pile of Iso-Tech IDM 205RMS and some from Datron, HP and probably a few others that I've forgotten about. At least they don't take up too much room.

If I may ask, I can see having a collection from buying replacements, upgrades, etc., or a few of the same to get consistent readings at the same time to compare product1 vs product2 types.  How come you have 20 of the same kind?

I deal in used test gear, so when I'm offered a big pile of good meters then I'll buy lots of them.

KJDS,

Thanks for clearing my puzzle.

Rick

[VK5RC]

When my delightful but forthright daughter visited my shack,  she said "you have too much stuff,  what are we going to do with all this stuff when you get demented"  I am only 50yo!

[coldframe]

Too Many Leads...
Unfortunately , Here are just a few of them 

We need New Technology.(wirelesss Something)
Waiting for Godot Waiting for The God of DMMs 

[BravoV]

When my delightful but forthright daughter visited my shack,  she said "you have too much stuff,  what are we going to do with all this stuff when you get demented"  I am only 50yo!

Make sure she has an account in this forum, and just make a thread when the time comes, so we can "help" easing her ....   

[retiredcaps]

I'm seeing words, but it's like a foreign language - I can't make any sense of it.

   

[VK5RC]

BravoV, its actually quite a good idea! I have a fondness for HP, Agilent gear, I told my daughter any thing with the HP logo SELL, other stuff connectors , components give to my local amateur radio club.
I also have a terrible feeling that a lot of good gear gets trashed by some grieving widow or some children who have no interest. A crime really.

[retiredcaps]

Too Many Leads...

If you want to sell some, PM me. 

[coldframe]

Too Many Leads...

If you want to sell some, PM me. 

Thank you for your time and consideration.
I'm sorry, it's not for sale