On Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:29:21 -0600, "Doug"
wrote:

On Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:03:42 -0600, "Doug"
wrote:

In view of my infrequent repairs and my limited knowledge of
electricity (tho I can learn), what is a recommended digital
multimeter and where to buy? I have no idea what my budget is but for
starters lets say $100 (estimate). I had a old analog one but it's
old and right now I can't find it so I'm willing to buy new.

Also, when I read one ad, it said the digital multimeter didn't need
to make contact with the diode? Not sure what this means? You
still need to have I assume 2 wires to touch the things in question,
right, so the meter can read the differences?


Doing some quick research what do you think of
a) Fluke 115 Compact True-RMS Digital Multimeter or
b) RSR Environmental Tester + Multi Function DMM

These are not priced the same so maybe not apple to apple comparison.
I'm not going to use it a lot and I really just need it for voltage
and continuity checking. Don't need a $400 Fluke with my knowledge
(tho I might dream of having it). Thanks again...you guys are great
help !!!!
Buy a simple $30 (or less) multimeter from your local haredware,
radio shack, or harbour freight style shop. Anything more, for your
purposes and use, will be a total waste.

I have a $200 bench tester and a handfull of lesser units - a $10 one
travels with me in each vehicle, and another in my tool ox.