Good Multimeter

[psk]

Hi,

I am looking to get a multimeter and a cheap one to start with.
Is it a good idea to get a cheap version as long as it does what it says, i have never used one before so i would appreciate your advice on a decent one. I checked one of these sites on the right hand side of this page and saw this one 'Dilog DL9204 Compact Digital Multimeter ' Is it good?

Thanks in advance.
cheers

 

[Hybrid]

TIS Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter

Very good for the price, has a temp sensor and it's auto ranging which makes it easier to use.

 

[blayedrunner]

Def go for an auto ranging one. Such a faf on if you don't. I have a Draper 78997 and is very good.

 

[Barry98]

ive got the fluke clamp multi meter which is auto ranging , luckily a mate works for a national firm and gave me a couple as they were surplus to requirements

 

[blayedrunner]

An Bod shows off lol..........

 

[Barry98]

like hell lol the one thing i am short on is electrical knowledge (something i am working on) i am rather chuffed he got me them like as my old one had way too many buttons etc on it this one i only use 2 so its right up my street hehehe

 

[blayedrunner]

eye not wrong...... big dial but only ever use 3 bits on it!!!!!! Gets me out of a pickle occasionally.

 

[Barry98]

i know a lad whos got an all singing all dancing one and all he does is turn the dial until a number comes up that looks something like hes looking for then rings me

 

[REDSAW]

just got one of these, will do the job for now.

Socket and See DM240 Digital Multimeter - HVAC & GAS on eBay (end time 25-May-11 09:08:35 BST)

 

[blayedrunner]

Looks good

 

[Dannypipe]

TIS Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter

Very good for the price, has a temp sensor and it's auto ranging which makes it easier to use.

That is my multimeter! Good bit of kit. Beeps at you if you forget to switch it off...has a back light, and auto offs if you ignore the beep.

Plus I blew the fuse inside to a millions pieces when I checked for resistance with the power on (silly mistake I know)...took the meter apart, emtptied out the bits, stuck another correctly rated fuse in, and it's as good as new. Acid tested. Won't do that again!!

 

[Hybrid]

(silly mistake I know)

A silly mistake I know well lol!

I've had a few multimeters, after I bought the TIS I bought a second one. I love it.

 

[Dannypipe]

Tell a lie, I just looked more closely at it. Not my one!! Sorry. The ebay one looks good.

 

[Dannypipe]

Yeah, my one is almost identcal to the TIS one. Sure it's the same, but mine is made by a different make. Can't remember. Probably made in the same factory, but with a different name stamped on the front.

 

[Hybrid]

What's your one?

 

[Dannypipe]

Let me go check, two secs I'll grab it from the van. I need to know now!!!

 

[Dannypipe]

Mine is made by Di-Log and can be seen here:

[DLMURL="http://www.gil-lec.co.uk/products/Tools%20%26%20Testers/Testing%20Equipment/Multimeters/Di-Log%20Digital%20Multimeter%20Auto%20Ranging/848524706"]Di-Log Digital Multimeter Auto Ranging by Di-Log[/DLMURL]

Yes I realise it's yellow, but I figured it might be made in red and yellow.

They are identical I think.

 

[Dannypipe]

No just looked closely side by side, they're slightly different. Duhhhhh! Sorry.

 

[Hybrid]

That answers the OPs question then lol.
the DL 9204 he's seen is a manual range one. For an extra tenner he can have your DL 9206.
Autorange for ten quid is a no brainer.

 

[Dannypipe]

Blimey - Oh yeah. Just spotted that. I really shouldn't have had that last G & T!!

 

[andyg0507]

as redsaw just bought the socket and see dm240 plus ( yes plus redsaw, na na na na) from test4less £90 all in with calibration

 

[REDSAW]

Mine is made by Di-Log and can be seen here:

[DLMURL="http://www.gil-lec.co.uk/products/Tools%20%26%20Testers/Testing%20Equipment/Multimeters/Di-Log%20Digital%20Multimeter%20Auto%20Ranging/848524706"]Di-Log Digital Multimeter Auto Ranging by Di-Log[/DLMURL]

Yes I realise it's yellow, but I figured it might be made in red and yellow.

They are identical I think.

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that is actually the same make as the one i bought, check the size dim's.

 

[REDSAW]

as redsaw just bought the socket and see dm240 plus ( yes plus redsaw, na na na na) from test4less £90 all in with calibration

me no udastnt wot u mean?.

good i get it for £34 and not £92?????????

 

[psk]

Thanks alot fellas,
now im divided between TIS and the DM240, oh well will choose one tonight and go for the kill in the morning.

 

[andyg0507]

i think i was trying to write something funny redsaw but the fosters must of taken over, and your right yours is cheaper, i only paid that price cause if something goes wrong it can be returned

 

[gasmarc]

buy a fluke 118 is the model i think , it does every thing and is designed for H&V engineers and can be got on ebay new for £90

 

[ljrgas]

i use a fluke 117 brought from ebay
try to get a auto range one

 

[andyg0507]

ive got the dm240 and think its a great bit of kit well worth the £90 i paid for it, but i suppose its personal preference.