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> OT: tool to use on porsche, looking for an ohm meter recommendation
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post Dec 27 2016, 01:28 PM
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Well I'm needing to buy yet another OHM meter

I really only use them for continuity, OHMs, and Amperage

I bought a better one (not harbor freight) but have had bad luck with it also

Does anyone have a brand recommendation or personal experience of a decent OHM meter that will last more than 8 months?

just something that will survive living in a tool box and at the track and last a while
I don't need precision accuracy
durability to last in a tough environment would be nice

obviously I don't need a fluke
price is a factor too
so Ideally I would love someone's positive experience with a 20-40$ unit

thanks in advance
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post Dec 27 2016, 01:44 PM
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I think I got mine at Lowes. I like digital. Also, I like to have a couple a kinds of test leads - one with "jaws" so you don't need three hands.
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post Dec 27 2016, 01:57 PM
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I'd get a used Fluke 87. They pretty much last forever and if you get lucky you can find perfectly functional older versions for ~$50. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 27 2016, 02:29 PM
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QUOTE(jd74914 @ Dec 27 2016, 01:57 PM) *

I'd get a used Fluke 87. They pretty much last forever and if you get lucky you can find perfectly functional older versions for ~$50. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



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I have a fluke 88 for work I snagged off ebay for $70 and a fluke 115 for home I got at a flea market for $25. For the functions you need the 115 would be great.
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post Dec 28 2016, 11:16 AM
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DVM have been around for several decades now and there is hardly any new technology in it.
Yes, Fluke are great products but you will be just fine with a budget product like:

See this on Amazon: http://a.co/3czMIOH

Just pick whatever fits your budget with the best ratings. At $20-30 your risking very little.
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post Dec 28 2016, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(draganc @ Dec 28 2016, 09:16 AM) *

DVM have been around for several decades now and there is hardly any new technology in it.
Yes, Fluke are great products but you will be just fine with a budget product like:

See this on Amazon: http://a.co/3czMIOH

Just pick whatever fits your budget with the best ratings. At $20-30 your risking very little.

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The low cost dvm's are all you need. I've used this type for years in my electronics contracting business. When they get too beat up I just replace them.
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post Dec 28 2016, 12:13 PM
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I use one of these. 6 years, no problems.



https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7677-Automo...r/dp/B0002LZU7K



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post Dec 28 2016, 01:46 PM
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do your self a favor and get one that has a back light.

I've used flukes for over 30 years and can vouch for the reliability.
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post Dec 28 2016, 02:56 PM
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do your self a favor and get one that has a back light.


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Having the backlight is great in engine bays, breaker boxes, etc.
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post Dec 28 2016, 06:26 PM
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We aren't making very precise measurements on our cars. The questions usually are: "Is there any voltage? Does it connect to ground?" And basically any POS multi-meter is good enough for that. A nice cheap one you can keep in the trunk of the car and don't care about it wandering off certainly is an appealing notion.

I asked my step-father (an electrical engineer) for a recommendation and wound up with a medium-range Fluke meter about 20 years ago. Still works fine, though I did have to replace the 9V battery at least once or twice.

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post Dec 28 2016, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(messix @ Dec 28 2016, 11:46 AM) *

do your self a favor and get one that has a back light.

I've used flukes for over 30 years and can vouch for the reliability.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Bought mine in '82 to use at work and it's still ticking. The auto ranging feature is great if you forget to switch to the correct function. Get a used one Brandt, you'll never need another one.
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post Dec 29 2016, 09:48 AM
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Fluke all the way if you can find a used one more power to you.

I started using mine back in 1989, a a computer tech. Back then we had to do things like adjust line voltages on the power supplies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know right. Fluke meters never failed me.
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Dec 28 2016, 10:13 AM) *

I use one of these. 6 years, no problems.



https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7677-Automo...r/dp/B0002LZU7K



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I bought one of those on the recommendation of THE 356 engine guru in my area.
Lots of cool functions that may come in handy if needed at some point.
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