Re: Please Recommend A Multimeter

On Oct 23, 6:45 pm, Le Chaud Lapin <jaibudu...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,

After 15+ years, my cherished Fluke DMM grew legs and walked out of my
garage. Arrgg..!! :(

I don't want to pay $200+ to get a new one.

Call me a heretic...but are there any multimeters that are more
reasonably priced (~50) but have that Fluke feel, something that
won't come apart after a few drops?

TIA,

-Le Chaud Lapin-

I love my Protek 506 which has never failed me in more than 10 years
of use. It is slightly larger and heavier than a Fluke 77 but does a
great deal more and is hell-for-stout. It has just recently been
discontinued but is still available on the net for $145 which will get
you an autoranging 3 3/4 digit DMM (and the digits are huge as well as
optionally backlit), true RMS, Fluke-like solid construction/feel,
holster, temp range (type K thermocouple and adapter included), RS232
(optically isolated), signal source, freq counter to 10 MHz, limited
cap and inductance range. It has a real on/off switch so you can
leave the function knob on a frequently used position. It has real
auto power off, not like the auto display off on my Fluke 77 which
reduces power function by only ~20%. I primarily used my Fluke until
I got the Protek and the Fluke is now stowed away as a spare.

I see a refurbished Protek 506 on eBay which apparently failed to sell
yesterday (start bid $90) and was relisted today at the same price. I
don't have personal experience with the current Protek models but I
can vouch for the 506!

David PopMed.com

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