Ever wonder what makes a multi-meter expensive? If so, watch this video to see the key features that make up the difference!
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@zbow1974 Жыл бұрын
dont forget the most important thing, the right tool for the right job, for me that cheap one will be more than enough but for a pro it wont, my harbor freight multimeter does more than enough for what i use it for.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! The fluke was more of a luxury purchase. I was getting by just fine with that red multi-meter.
@m7md_m3ruf Жыл бұрын
Man says cheap for 100$ multimeter💀
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
It's all relative my friend 😉
@jonfreeman9682
3 ай бұрын
That Fluke is $300. I use a $15 el cheapo meter and was thinking of an upgrade. Amazon sells a cheap Fluke for $70 and not sure but I think it's a real Fluke.
@craigbraswell4269 Жыл бұрын
I have noticed that the fluke leads average about 0.2 ohms, whilst several other brands register 0. Though I love my fluke twist-lock leads, they do have built in resistance.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
I did not know that, thank you for measuring :)
@jonfreeman9682
3 ай бұрын
That's pretty good. My el cheapo meter leads measure 0.4 ohm so that means your Fluke has better leads. All leads should read something so not sure why they register 0 unless it has some kinda internal baseline calibration to subtract lead resistance so it gives you an accurate measurement.
@craigbraswell4269 Жыл бұрын
Also, many meter have many more functions for less $. As a professional, I own more meters than I can count. Many competitors give you more for the money.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
If I had more meters, I would compare them ;) These were the two I had. I went with fluke for the brand (and peer pressure).
@jinsong694011 ай бұрын
I paid 20 dollars for mine, also has ncv.
@IllInformedHuman
11 ай бұрын
It is a simple circuit to implement.
@myshticaanimo2169Ай бұрын
If this is cheap than my multimeter is homeless
@IllInformedHuman
Ай бұрын
😂
@myshticaanimo2169
Ай бұрын
@@IllInformedHuman but now it's resistance meter not working after I open it😭
@IllInformedHuman
Ай бұрын
@@myshticaanimo2169 It might have never been working!
@myshticaanimo2169
Ай бұрын
@@IllInformedHuman hum I'm going to buy new one
@butre. Жыл бұрын
in my experience if your boss doesn't issue you something more appropriate, you'd probably be served just as well by a test light. lots of people want the extra bells and whistles, but there are only a handful of hobbies and professions that might use even most of them. for the handyman at home all you need to know is whether or not this circuit is gonna zap you while you're replacing parts, you won't know what the ohms and farads mean anyway. an electronics hobbyist can get away with a little bit more but is probably better served by an oscilloscope and a harbor freight meter than an 87V and aspirations. if you're in a relevant trade then sure, get a good meter (or better yet, get a good meter from your boss). if you're just a home gamer don't even look at anything over $50 though. these things all use the same dedicated chips and are just as accurate as the high end meters. $50 gets you most of the build quality and anything past that is just bells and whistles.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
Interesting point, A test light and an o-scope would be a good setup. Though there are times I need to measure DC voltage on cars and tractors and would hate to drag out the scope. Which means that second paragraph would apply to me ;) I appreciate the perspective!
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dont forget the most important thing, the right tool for the right job, for me that cheap one will be more than enough but for a pro it wont, my harbor freight multimeter does more than enough for what i use it for.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! The fluke was more of a luxury purchase. I was getting by just fine with that red multi-meter.
Man says cheap for 100$ multimeter💀
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
It's all relative my friend 😉
@jonfreeman9682
3 ай бұрын
That Fluke is $300. I use a $15 el cheapo meter and was thinking of an upgrade. Amazon sells a cheap Fluke for $70 and not sure but I think it's a real Fluke.
I have noticed that the fluke leads average about 0.2 ohms, whilst several other brands register 0. Though I love my fluke twist-lock leads, they do have built in resistance.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
I did not know that, thank you for measuring :)
@jonfreeman9682
3 ай бұрын
That's pretty good. My el cheapo meter leads measure 0.4 ohm so that means your Fluke has better leads. All leads should read something so not sure why they register 0 unless it has some kinda internal baseline calibration to subtract lead resistance so it gives you an accurate measurement.
Also, many meter have many more functions for less $. As a professional, I own more meters than I can count. Many competitors give you more for the money.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
If I had more meters, I would compare them ;) These were the two I had. I went with fluke for the brand (and peer pressure).
I paid 20 dollars for mine, also has ncv.
@IllInformedHuman
11 ай бұрын
It is a simple circuit to implement.
If this is cheap than my multimeter is homeless
@IllInformedHuman
Ай бұрын
😂
@myshticaanimo2169
Ай бұрын
@@IllInformedHuman but now it's resistance meter not working after I open it😭
@IllInformedHuman
Ай бұрын
@@myshticaanimo2169 It might have never been working!
@myshticaanimo2169
Ай бұрын
@@IllInformedHuman hum I'm going to buy new one
in my experience if your boss doesn't issue you something more appropriate, you'd probably be served just as well by a test light. lots of people want the extra bells and whistles, but there are only a handful of hobbies and professions that might use even most of them. for the handyman at home all you need to know is whether or not this circuit is gonna zap you while you're replacing parts, you won't know what the ohms and farads mean anyway. an electronics hobbyist can get away with a little bit more but is probably better served by an oscilloscope and a harbor freight meter than an 87V and aspirations. if you're in a relevant trade then sure, get a good meter (or better yet, get a good meter from your boss). if you're just a home gamer don't even look at anything over $50 though. these things all use the same dedicated chips and are just as accurate as the high end meters. $50 gets you most of the build quality and anything past that is just bells and whistles.
@IllInformedHuman
Жыл бұрын
Interesting point, A test light and an o-scope would be a good setup. Though there are times I need to measure DC voltage on cars and tractors and would hate to drag out the scope. Which means that second paragraph would apply to me ;) I appreciate the perspective!