John Vine Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Up till now, received wisdom suggested the Draper 60692. Indeed, I have two of these already. But it's now discontinued, and I need a replacement. A possibility would be the Draper 41818, which has the added bonus of a temperature probe.Any thoughts or recommendations, please?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 13, 2020 Member Share Posted September 13, 2020 My current recommendation is that Draper 41818.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 Thanks, Jonathan, and in two minutes flat!JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-mas830b-digital-multimeter-600v/75337?tc=JA8&ds_kid=92700055262507126&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3prtlLjm6wIVT-vtCh190glpEAQYASABEgJZzPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 If you want something that is both robust and accurate and use the meter a lot, Fluke is probably the best brand to buy, but you do pay a premium for their meters. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/b/fluke/I've dropped mine on to concrete a few times with no ill effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 For general automotive use this takes some beating:-https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNI-T-DIGITAL-UT210E-100Amp-600V-AC-DC-CLAMP-METER-Multimeter-True-RMS-VFC-diode/283882488770?hash=item4218b703c2:g:CWgAAOSwXHhdkA1EIt incorporates a 'low amp' DC clamp meter which is very handy for fault finding parasitic current draws. Also has audible continuity test and voltage measurement. These are a steal at £30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire AR Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Auto-ranging meters save a lot of hassle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 What he said, auto-ranging is a must . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Not a fan myself, too easy to miss that it's changed its units when you're upside down in a footwell trying to keep a contact on the probe tip. If two meters were otherwise identical I'd avoid the auto ranging one.Personal preference of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I like 7WOWs recommendation - 25% off at the moment - at 7.50 worth having in the car just in case!Off to screwfix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 No audible continuity tester on that one. That is a feature that's a real pain if absent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I've been trained to use resistance as a circuit / continuity tester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks for all the advice, chaps. Most helpful.I've opted for the Draper as it has all the functions I'm familiar with, including a continuity buzzer. Also, I quite fancy a temperature probe as I don't already have such a device (other than my fingertip*).* Works surprisingly well for distinguishing < and > 60C, as my chemistry lecturer often pointed out. But not so good on hot primaries.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 An infrared thermometer for £25 or so is a good addition to the toolkit to measure primary temp, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Re #14:Do you think the Draper probe would do the job?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I would say this Draper IR thermometer would do it, better to use non-contact methods with the hotter components on a car, in my opinion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-15101-Infrared-Thermometer/dp/B01NAXHYTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark w Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 They sell these infrared thermometers in Lidl from time to time . Less than £20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks, James. I'm treating the temp probe as a bonus feature. I'll see how good/bad it is, and then go for an IR device if needed.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I was looking at this one acouple of nights agohttps://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/electrical-diagnostics/laser-infrared-laser-thermometer---digital-208382.html£27 after club discount too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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