Which "Multimeter" to get?

[Someday*]

I am not electrically inclined but keep hearing about these items for use on the tug when trying to diagnose problems...to say their are a zillion different models of them is an understatement.

Is the a few that will do what someone like me will want but not be too overly complicated etc you can recommend?

Thx

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

this is the one I have. It's a simple multi-meter that should meet all your needs. If you want to measure current, you'll need to get a meter that included a clamp-on amp meter as well. But for the most part, to troubleshoot DC or AC current issues, this meter works.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-...0-Volt-Test-Meter-Battery-Included/1000880688

 

[TylerFromEverett]

I have a Fluke 325 clamp meter. I wasn’t cheap but it’s very nice. I had a $30 Southwire one before and it worked fine for checking voltage and trouble shooting simple electrical issues.

 

[2savage]

Whatever you end up with, make sure it has a feature to check continuity. Sometimes you dont care about current, volts, Amps etc. You just want to know a circuit is not broken.

 

[Someday*]

Whatever you end up with, make sure it has a feature to check continuity. Sometimes you dont care about current, volts, Amps etc. You just want to know a circuit is not broken.

I had to look that up! 😉
https://www.fluke.com/en-us/learn/blog/ ... continuity

 

[Tippetknot]

Fluke model 101. $49 on Amazon. Does everything well but not for current. Plus, if you’re boating in the PNW visiting Vendovi Island will be even more special.


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[Submariner]

I went with one of these for the boat. AC and DC, including an amp meter.

KAIWEETS Inrush Clamp Meter 1000A True RMS AC/DC Current Amp Meter, 6000 Counts
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CX6VHWV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[FlyMeAway]

I did a ton of research and ended up with a Klein 380 (which I think has been replaced by the 390).

I believe I chose it because it was the best for DC applications in addition to AC, and it was cheaper than the marine-specific Blue Sea multimeter that had similar feature spec (while still being a professional quality tool).

 

[bill46]

I bought one very much like this on Amazon.

Cheap, but measures Ac-AC volts AC-DC amps, True RMS AC- quasi sine will read correct. and Temperature probe. Seems pretty accurate compared to more expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/VinTeam-Multimet ... C8XP&psc=1

Also keep a Harbor Freight one that was free in tool box- good for volts and home and really cheap.