Need a new multimeter, any suggestions?

[NeoMishMoo]

Going for auto ranging because I'm lazy. Saw this one on sale at amazon.com and wondered what you guys thought.

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3320-Auto-Ranging-Digital-Multimeter/dp/B000EVYGZA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1273705992&sr=8-3

I wanted a mid level one since my last one was really cheap, but this one looks alright.

Just going to use it on the car to test certain components. My wiring is really jacked up.

[b*saint]

I have 2 that I work with a lot. Im sure some guys here use way better ones but I am a field service guy so I need portable shit. First one is a Fluke 179. Came in a electricians meter kit from MSC. After 2 years its not worth the money. You can't zero out the meter for lead resistance. Its only 10A circuit for checking amperage. And it seeks a lot in AC voltage mode. Like I broke something inside and its affected by noise now. Also it hunts too when checking resistance till it settles.

Then I bought an Ideal 61-768 which is a AC/DC clamp meter up to 660 amps. This was especially helpful when my brother was popping 30 amp fuses on his car. What is also really helpful it has two views incase you can't read it head on. The leads are kinda crappy that come with it. I'd recommend Fluke leads. Other than that its a good meter. Something like this from Fluke would be twice the price. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/2FGL5?Pid=search

My next meter will probably be a scopemeter because we been having a lot of noise issues with our new machines.

[NeoMishMoo]

yeah fluke meters are nice but I really don't have that kind of money. I was looking for something in the $50 range. I don't need it to be good for ac. My girlfriend's dad is an electrician so when I need something nice I'll use his flukes but I just need something cheap and functional enough to use on the fly.

[blueapplesoda]

cheap autoranging one with lifetime warranty?

i use a fluke meter

[accident]

i never understood how the clamp ones work

[TheB1G Lebowski]

you get what you pay for 18 bucks for a DMM is a bit too cheap and i wouldnt trust the readings. If its important to you then i would check out some craftsmans at sears they should be in range. I would at least get a quality one if your gonna spend the money.

[delatlanta1281]

cheap autoranging one with lifetime warranty?

i use a fluke meter

this. look on CL, and ebay.

[M-technik-3]

Fluke

[TheB1G Lebowski]

When i was in school i purchased a new blue point for 100 bucks. that was in 03 an i still use it daily. The only thing i wish it had is a back lit LCD.