Reply To: Cheap but useful Multimeter

Reply To: Cheap but useful Multimeter

7 February 2025 at 20:38 #782234

Robert Atkinson 2

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This little LAP meter from Screwfix:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-dc-digital-multimeter-600v/793rt#product_additional_details_container

Is a good budget choice. More functions than the <£5 one and readilly available. It is also safer (CATII) than the cheap ones for mains use.

A good used choice recently were ex-MOD Fluke 25s These can be had for as little as £30 on ebay if you can wait for one to turn up at the right price (couple at around £50 at the moment).

Robert
Far too many multimeters here including 15 Flukes up to 6.5 digits….

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