I need a digital multimeter/ammeter for my electrical courses. I need a meter that measures AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current. It's been suggested that I get a clamp on meter, but is there one with leads and a clamp? I'm trying to stay under $300, and I like the Fluke meters, but I'm just not sure which one to get or if there's anything better.
2006-08-22 17:53:39 · 6 answers · asked by Future Resident 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Fluke is a very good brand.
fluke 330 series is below $300 and almost all clamps have also leads.
But do you really need a clamp to measure high currents?
a cheap ($50) made in china meter can measure currents up to 10 amps
check this: http://www.tequipment.net/FlukeClampMeter336.html
2006-08-22 18:06:03 · answer #1 · answered by guido_961 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harbor Freight has some in their catalog. And yes, a clamp meter also has leads too, as the clamp is only used to inductively measure AC current. You still have to have the two leads to measure anything else.
2006-08-22 18:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are ones with leads and a clamp.... Fluke is the ONLY way to go. Sorry i cant offer particular models
2006-08-22 18:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by gnet_162000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amprobe are best. Fluke is a close second! Go with the one that is easiest to use and only has the features you will need. Some seem like they can launch missles. Hope this helps.
2006-08-22 18:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluke meters are the top of line, try models 175,177 or 179, there all under $300, here's a link
http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/category.htm?category=HMASUB(FlukeProducts)&parent=IND(FlukeProducts)
2006-08-22 18:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluke is the best otherwise go to Radio Shack they have a choice.
2006-08-22 17:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by Freddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋