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Steve_210
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Hi Guys,
Just wondering what you guys are using for multi meters right now. I need get 2 or 3 for the service trucks, would like something with a magnet for attaching to boilers, and something that reads micro-amps. Any help greatly appreciated!.
Just wondering what you guys are using for multi meters right now. I need get 2 or 3 for the service trucks, would like something with a magnet for attaching to boilers, and something that reads micro-amps. Any help greatly appreciated!.
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My daily meter today is a Fluke 376. I use a UEI microamp adapter for microamps, so I can easily unplug from the flame circuit without killing the burn. I also have on the truck a UEI 389 and a Fluke 116 that I use often.
And then there are the specialty meters...I can quit any time, I swear!
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auto ranging Fluke..cant go wrong...works excellent with newer tech's as well..0
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I used Flukes for most of my working life, I have 3ea 8060a's down in the basement and one model 77. You can't buy a better meter than a Fluke.
I have mixed feelings about auto ranging meters. They are very handy but not as fast as a standard DVM where you set the range.
BobSmith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
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I loved my 8060A. The dB, Hz, and relative functions were unheard of in a portable meter at the time.0
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Cant beat a Fluke 902. Also have an Amprobe meter nice meter but the autoranging drives me nuts, don't use it much0
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Geek fun for fans of the 8060A http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/old-fluke-multimeters/0
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@Stephen Minnich I have a 260 that was given me for my birthday when I was a freshman in HS. I have a rolltop case for the newer 270 but have to be careful with it because it's a bit fragile (made of breakalite).
The Simpsons were always my favorite because you could switch polarity on ohms - a great way to check caps and chokes.
BobSmith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
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Still using my Fluke 179 and Simpson 260 7P.
You're not going to go for a Simpson for the trucks, but the 179 is a nice meter.
Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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@ChrisJ I also have a Heathkit Triplett clone that has a really rugged case but lacks the ohms polarity switching. It has a taut band movement so it's rugged but I don't know if I'd want it bouncing around in the back of a service truck. I also have a FET AC VTVM version of that meter that is really a great meter.
Bob
Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
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If I was a tech that went from job site to job site, I'd probably want a Fluke scope, but that's me.
There are times having a scope can make troubleshooting so much easier, or sometimes, even possible at all.
The other problem is, I love buying tools. I'm also as much a Fluke fan as I am a Yellowjacket fan. Not sure if that's a good thing, probably not.Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.
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I have two scopes on my workbench. One is a Tek 2230 100mhz storage scope, the other is a Hitachi 35mhz 2 channel analog scope.
A scope can definitely give you more information. People don't realize you don't need 0.05% accuracy for most of the work you do on electronics but you really do want to see any noise that is sitting on that 5v supply.
BobSmith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
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I imagine most current meters are, but make sure it is a true RMS. You need that to read trial relay outputs accurately.
A dual temperature attachment is also nice for troubleshooting hydronics.Bob "hot rod" Rohr
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I use the Fluke 902 for most general purpose work. I keep an 87 in the truck for the few times that go beyond the range of the 902. The new 902 does sampling and connects to a phone app. I was also looking at Flir meters at an electrical supplier I frequent , I may break down and get one in the near future.hvacfreak
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