[sdiy] Opinions on multimeters?

[Bob Weigel]

Well...get yourself a cheap one along with the nice one so you can bang 
it around for general purpose stuff.  The "Metex" one that Jameco 
offers..it's orange and about 39 dollars I think....THAT THING HAS BEEN 
GREAT!  I've had it since what...1990 or earlier.  That thing has been 
dropped so many times.  I got a more expensive one ..triplett more like 
70 dollar range...the switch started flaking out within months.  I sent 
it back and got the 90 dollar one that parts express had since it had 
cap and inductance test on it...was just looking for a good all in one 
for my portable box.. That one's switch hasn't been as bad but I've see 
it flake a time or two even.  PLUS it runs through batteries WAY 
faster!  That metex has been a gem.  Always accurate within the 
3.5digits of course.  20Amp input which I much prefer over ones with 10A 
which often use the huge fuses that are hard to get.  -Bob

Adam Schabtach wrote:

>I'm about to indulge myself in a new multimeter, mostly for use with my
>synth-building and microprocessor-futzing activities. Of primary interest to
>me is DC measurement accuracy. I'm interested in any opinions that anyone
>cares to offer.
>
>The two I'm currently most interested in are the Fluke 87V and the B+K
>Precision 2890A. They both have a street price of around $300. The B+K seems
>to spec out a little better and has more features (e.g. an optional USB
>interface). On the other hand, many years ago when I worked with people who
>were Serious About Test Equipment, Fluke was the brand of choice.
>
>Any other brands I should be considering? I'd rather not go much higher in
>price. On the other hand, any candidates have to have "basic DC accuracy"
>better than 0.5%. Thanks in advance for any opinions offered.
>
>--Adam
>(tries not to skimp on tools)
>
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