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| multiJ:
I am writing this here so as not to start a new thread, as I am in a somehow similar(?) position. I am thinking to buy a Brymen 785 or 867s from Germany (delivered in the EU). 785 is 150€, 867s is 160€ (+shipping) It is primarily to be used for monitoring charging and discharging 12V-24V (automotive) batteries. Checking parasitic drain or other current draw too (<10A, less often). Data logging is not a must. Good continuity is. Nothing too spectacular, I know, considering the depth of knowledge there is in this forum... but please bare with me. I already have a Fluke 179 that I bought new ten years ago -at almost half the price of what they sell now (USD/EUR exchange rate, supply situation, etc), but I would like more resolution. 20,000+ counts, please. I have singled out these two Brymens, because their dial positions seem to be more "clean" than their bigger brothers, but maybe I am mistaken because I have never used any of them. Straightforward dial positions without a ton of button selection pressing is something I appreciate very much in the Fluke. -For example the 785 has different switch positions for A and mA. However it lacks dBm, nS, and 4-20mA. Don't need these, I think (for now?). -The 867s has 500,000 counts in DC, dual display, dBm and nS, but looks also quite bigger than the 7XX series -and has that cable connection for the 9V battery that I really don't like from my experience with the 179. Any pointers, please, for choosing between these two? Or should I forget about them and go for the 786/789 (170€/190€) or the 869s (220€) -as the price difference is not that great and the extra functions can be useful in the future (maybe)? Can you talk me out of any specific model(s)? Or recommend other(s)? I am looking for something that will be fun to use (I am no pro by no means). Thanks! |
| Fungus:
Have a look at the BM857s. It has an even simpler dial and is "industrial", ie. the screen is recessed so it doesn't get scratched up so easily in a workshop. It's also quite a lot smaller than the curvy meters. (it's a 9V battery though...) --- Quote from: multiJ on October 29, 2022, 06:02:24 pm ---Any pointers, please, for choosing between these two? Or should I forget about them and go for the 786/789 (170€/190€) or the 869s (220€) -as the price difference is not that great and the extra functions can be useful in the future (maybe)? --- End quote --- Don't ever feel bad about not buying functions you don't need. You obviously have different requirements than "every possible function". |
| ogden:
Do you really plan to use single multimeter forever? In case you answer "no", then whole another can of worms open. Meaning by using simple discipline, you can split safety and precision into two devices. |
| LinuxHata:
Well I would start with one with separate on/off button and fast reading rate (at least, 5 fps). Only Amprobe PM-55 comes in mind... |
| multiJ:
--- Quote from: ogden on October 29, 2022, 09:05:43 pm ---Do you really plan to use single multimeter forever? In case you answer "no", then whole another can of worms open. Meaning by using simple discipline, you can split safety and precision into two devices. --- End quote --- I am not sure I understand what you propose exactly :) --- Quote from: LinuxHata on October 29, 2022, 09:33:15 pm ---Well I would start with one with separate on/off button and fast reading rate (at least, 5 fps). Only Amprobe PM-55 comes in mind... --- End quote --- I would prefer a 20,000+ count device :D |
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