Had a thread up a few months ago asking for recommendations for a sub 20 multimeters Sadly it disappeared when the forum got taken down. My required spec was something without a hundred options & more geared to automotive use rather than a physics lab. Some great suggestions came forward + a really poor suggestion too. So as an update I got this a few weeks ago: CDM85 Digital Clamp Multimeter Non contact readings via clamp Audible continuity Data hold function Safe one-handed current measurement LCD display with backlight Overload protection. Pair of test leads, 3 x 3V batteries and full instructions Really pleased with it, covers all my needs with only got 9 functions keeps it nice & simple, the build is really good, the test leads are a great length with dust cover plugs for the test lead connection on the body & covers for the contact tips too. Audible beep is good and loud & the sleep function saves the battery. I was lucky to manage to find mine for 8 on ebay, but the average going rate for these is 15 - must say I would have been very happy with it at that price too.
nice id like the ebay number please, will treat myself to one found it ,ordered it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarke-CDM85-Digital-Clamp-Multimeter-automotive-electrician-test-engineers-BN-/251234200919?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item3a7eb9ad57
I think our Fluke was about 1200!! I/S standard for zones 0-1. I don't ever want to drop/break it or my ar5e'll be on the line lol
Got made redundant a few years back, and when we cleared out the workshop/showroom, I found two fluke meters in one of the benches. And very useful they have been too
