In Reply to: Simpson multi meter follow up posted by gonzo on September 27, 2016 at 20:13:16:
If I had only one meter it would be a Fluke Digital Multimeter (DMM). I actually own two of them. No longer own any analog meters but have used Simpson 260 series, Triplett, and Radio Shack Micronta.New Simpsons are ridiculously priced IMHO. Buy a nice used one or possibly a new Triplett at a better price.
Amazon.com Pricing on VOMs:
Simpson 260-8 ($279)
Simpson 260-8P ($343)
Triplett 3018 ($126)
Triplett 3022 ($147)
Triplett 3067 ($147)Simpson is located northwest of Minocqua, Wisconsin, 1 year warranty, approx $85 repair fee, $55 calibration fee, depending on specific model.
Triplett located in New England, 3 year warranty 1-800 customer support number. Half the price of Simpson, 3x the warranty, and still an excellent meter.
Fluke 115 True RMS DMM. About $135 +/- depending on source.
Visit Amazon.com and search on Simpson 260-8 or Simpson 260-8P or Triplett 3022, etc. You'll no doubt find slightly cheaper pricing by scouring the internet. Good luck!
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Follow Ups
- Some choices for you with - pics - AbeCollins 08:55:52 09/29/16 (2)
- Abe, thank you for the terrifically helpful post. - gonzo 11:27:06 09/29/16 (1)
- RE: Abe, thank you for the terrifically helpful post. - AbeCollins 14:52:55 09/29/16 (0)