Wishuponasub Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Hello everyone. Noob here with a question. So I really don't know much about electricity and want to start learning. I do have a little bump in my truck but plan on getting more quality equipment over time. Anyways I figured as I start running wire and maybe in the end adding a battery or two. As I was looking at Fluke meters I got lost in the 1000s of models and prices from $50 to $10,000. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on which one is decent one to where I won't need to buy another later and that I don't need a Harvard degree to use. Thanks in advance for any input guys. Sitting around waiting to be installed: 4 FI X 10 270 CES alt D3400/73ah lithium AA 3800.1 (2) AA 75.4
Jhunt94 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 what is your price range? It really depends on how much you are wanting to spend, what exactly you are wanting to do with it, and how many functions you need. The electricians where I work use the 179, but I&C techs usually need more functions and sometimes more precise measurements, we use the 289. 2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside250 Mechman AlternatorSky High Car Audio Big 3 XS Power D3400Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kitRockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcpRockford Fosgate T400-4DC Audio Lvl 4 12"Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" componentRockford Fosgate Punch 6x8Pioneer AVH-P2300DVDSMD Volt Meter
Wishuponasub Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Posted September 27, 2016 Well I want what I need just don't know what I need haha. I'd like to stay under 250 -300 but what I need is what I need. Sitting around waiting to be installed: 4 FI X 10 270 CES alt D3400/73ah lithium AA 3800.1 (2) AA 75.4
Jhunt94 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-115-Compact-True-RMS-Multimeter/dp/B000OCFFMW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475001615&sr=8-3&keywords=fluke+multimeter nice little unit, probably do everything you would need. 2007 Ford F-150 Reg. Cab. Flareside250 Mechman AlternatorSky High Car Audio Big 3 XS Power D3400Rockford Fosgate 1/0 amp kitRockford Fosgate T1500-1bdcpRockford Fosgate T400-4DC Audio Lvl 4 12"Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" componentRockford Fosgate Punch 6x8Pioneer AVH-P2300DVDSMD Volt Meter
Wishuponasub Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Posted September 27, 2016 Yeah I just want to piddle around the house and use it for things on the truck. I'm not looking to work in the trade just have a better understanding of what I am actually doing. Thanks for the link. Sitting around waiting to be installed: 4 FI X 10 270 CES alt D3400/73ah lithium AA 3800.1 (2) AA 75.4
Soccerballzs Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Good thing about Fluke meters they can be re-calibrated from fluke. Grainger stores can re-calibrate. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/
Wishuponasub Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Posted September 27, 2016 Cool. I didn't know that. I have a Grainger in the next town over. Sitting around waiting to be installed: 4 FI X 10 270 CES alt D3400/73ah lithium AA 3800.1 (2) AA 75.4
Broke_Audio_Addict Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Fluke 12e+, You can find them on ebay cheap, Its alot of meter for the money and can even be modified to unlock some extra features. That being said a lot of people's definition of "music" is a clipped 30 hz sine wave with some 80 IQ knuckle head grunting about committing crimes and his genitals.
Kyblack76 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Fluke 115 is nice, I think they are around 130. For your need, you could probably get a 30 dollar craftsman or something cheap, that still does fine. If you dont know how to use it, ac dc and ohms is all you really need. Nothing special. SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold
Triticum Agricolam Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Fluke 12e+, You can find them on ebay cheap, Its alot of meter for the money and can even be modified to unlock some extra features. This ^ I've got a Fluke 12e+ from eBay and its great. "Nothing prevents people from knowing the truth more than the belief they already know it.""Making bass is easy, making music is the hard part."Builds:
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