I want to purchase a new multi-meter for testing amps & voltz on home electrical wires. Does anyone have any suggestions on which type I should get? I don't want anything to cheap. I was looking at the Fluke 179 but I don't know how that compares against others. Also Id like to get one of those testers used to trace wires. (not sure what its called.) Any suggestion on that would help too.
Thanks.
Fluke makes a good product. I own 2-87's as well as a 123 and 787 and a 724. Last two are process control meters. I only use them for work.
I also own a Mircronta, Radio Shack. Similar to
For home use a cheaper model will work just as well as a $200 version. The models usually have as a basic measurement circuit an 7106 , or variation, integrated circuit.
All the meters are manufactured in the Far East regardless of manufacturer.
For $20 to $40 you can get all you need.
A.W.Sperry has some good ones.,
I think The Fox & Hound tracer is theirs., It's One with a plug in device and a detector for finding out which breaker it is on., but i don't know if it can trace other circuits though I guess you can put aligator clips with test leads on it and trace anything..=AEoy
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