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Best multimeter for my price range?
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bdunham7:

--- Quote from: multiJ on October 30, 2022, 03:26:11 pm ---I would prefer a 20,000+ count device :D

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If you work with 24/28V systems, you want a 50,000+ count meter or you are back in the same boat as before.

If you are monitoring battery charging, the PC-Comm function may be very useful. 

If the cost is very important right now, then the 857S with the PC-Comm kit is pretty reasonable.  If you can spend a bit more now, the 869S has 'everything' so you'll never regret not getting some feature. 

You don't have any bad choices here, more like too many good ones.
multiJ:

--- Quote from: Fungus on October 29, 2022, 06:17:34 pm ---Have a look at the BM857s.

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Will do that too, thanks!


--- Quote from: bdunham7 on October 30, 2022, 04:24:49 pm ---If you work with 24/28V systems, you want a 50,000+ count meter or you are back in the same boat as before.

If you are monitoring battery charging, the PC-Comm function may be very useful. 

You don't have any bad choices here, more like too many good ones.

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So true - x 3! I am leaning towards the 8XX series. Thank you!

nctnico:

--- Quote from: multiJ on October 30, 2022, 03:26:11 pm ---
--- 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.

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I am not sure I understand what you propose exactly  :)

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My guess is that the idea is to have a precise multimeter for electronics work AND a multimeter with safety ratings for working on mains. I already went that route myself; I have a VC8145 bench DMM for electronics work and a handheld Keysight U1241 for working on mains / industrial installations.
J-R:
If you plan to do quite a bit of long-term logging, battery life and ease of access to the battery might be a minor concern.  The Brymen models with a 9V and rubber holster that have to be removed could be annoying as-is.  They are rated for just over 100 hours.  A solution could be to leave the holster off and also use a rechargeable 9V.
multiJ:

--- Quote from: J-R on October 30, 2022, 08:39:43 pm ---If you plan to do quite a bit of long-term logging, battery life and ease of access to the battery might be a minor concern.  The Brymen models with a 9V and rubber holster that have to be removed could be annoying as-is.  They are rated for just over 100 hours.  A solution could be to leave the holster off and also use a rechargeable 9V.

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That's an interesting point too. It is my understanding that data logging meters eat batteries.
Is it common to use 9V rechargeables in them? Of what type? (I see there are "rechargeables 9V ~200mAh" like Varta, "9,6V PreCharged 230mAh" like Powerex, and "8,4V PreCharged 300mAh" like Powerex and Duracell, to state a few).
Have a good new week!
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