Multimeter Recommendation

[Tughill Tom]

And costs $USD500

Yup, and it does everything.

 

[ehenry]

I just ordered a fluke 117 full rms from amazon. It should arrive today.

 

[ve9aa]

Fluke 117

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Be careful with no-name el cheapo models


especially if you are dealing with high voltages.

I haven't found a lot of high voltage on your typical tractor. At least, not on a Kubota.

Maybe on a John Deere? Because, you know, they're special.

 

[AndyM]

I had the Fluke 117 at the top of my list - little over budget but would go there - BUT

according to what I read it requires a corded power source (not battery). I really don't want that limitation.

Is the Amazon write up not correct or have I misinterpreted?


Power Source
Corded Electric

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Is the Amazon write up not correct or have I misinterpreted?


Power Source
Corded Electric

Looks to me like Amazon is wrong, which is pretty common.

Fluke 117 Multimeter For Electricians | Fluke

Check out the Fluke 117 digital multimeter for efficiency in low light. The ideal multimeter to prevent false readings caused by ghost voltage. Buy Now!

www.fluke.com

 

[AndyM]

Thanks Mark - it's back on the list. I didn't see any note in the specs about an audible continuity signal - will have to check that a little closer.

 

[ve9aa]

We have a dozen of them at work.
Runs on a battery.

Fluke 117 Multimeter For Electricians | Fluke

I had the Fluke 117 at the top of my list - little over budget but would go there - BUT

according to what I read it requires a corded power source (not battery). I really don't want that limitation.

Is the Amazon write up not correct or have I misinterpreted?


Power Source
Corded Electric
[/QUOTE

 

[ve9aa]

Thanks Mark - it's back on the list. I didn't see any note in the specs about an audible continuity signal - will have to check that a little closer.

 

[ve9aa]

everything is there on Fluke's website. Don't trust the Amazon description.

 

[AndyM]

It's in my cart - (Thanks ve9aa - not sure how I missed that on the beeper. I will blame old age)

Thanks all

Cheers

 

[torch]

Maybe on a John Deere? Because, you know, they're special.

<lol> Very special. Like, short bus special.

 

[number two]

Cool!
I sure wouldn't want to use insulation piercing probes on any wiring that might see a salty environment!

 

[JeepinMaxx]

I recently bought an in-expensive Fluke 101 multimeter to keep in my Jeep tool box ($45) I have a Klein that was too complicated to operate.

As someone mentioned - the leads are very important, when trying to troubleshoot electrical issues on my Kubota in freezing weather, standard leads flexibility was like working with coat hangers!

I invested in Fluke TL175E silicone lead set - they worked so great I upgraded my other multimeters

https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-TL175E-TwistGuard-Insulated-Removable/dp/B005CTI5LA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EMU37KSS5DA6&keywords=Fluke+TL175E&qid=1649731590&s=industrial&sprefix=fluke+tl175e%2Cindustrial%2C919&sr=1-1

 

[number two]

Great idea!
Thanks for posting that.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Cool!
I sure wouldn't want to use insulation piercing probes on any wiring that might see a salty environment!

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[mikester]

I haven't found a lot of high voltage on your typical tractor. At least, not on a Kubota.

Maybe on a John Deere? Because, you know, they're special.

The OP asked about a MULTImeter recommendation, not a test light probe for the tractor.

Feel free to plug yours into 600V service mains. This is effectively what some cheapo multimeters are, accidents waiting for a victim

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Feel free to plug yours into 600V service mains. This is effectively what some cheapo multimeters are, accidents waiting for a victim

Well, since he's not a professional electrician, and since there isn't a house anywhere in North America that has 600v running into it, I don't think that's really much of a problem.

Will be used on all the usual automotive (and yes, batteries), pumps, home electrical type stuff.

 

[ve9aa]

It's in my cart - (Thanks ve9aa - not sure how I missed that on the beeper. I will blame old age)

Thanks all

Cheers

You're most welcome sir !

-Mike in NB, Canada