Multimeter reccomendation

[larrybarone]

Can anyone reccomend a reasonably priced multimeter for working on my spider. Should I get a long set of test leads also.
Got a gift card for Amazon burning a hole in my pocket

[dmwhiteoak]

If you can, get a Fluke multimeter. They are a little more expensive but will last almost a lifetime. That's what I have and some of the digital numbers on the read out are a little hard to read but I have had it for 20+ years and have used the crap out of it. I believe it will last the rest of my life.

[azruss]

I have a multimeter i bought from radio shack back in the 70s. I've replaced the leads a few times but has worked flawlessly in some pretty awful environments. I think i paid $12 for it. With the cheaper ones, the leads are thin and cant take alot of abuse. Good aftermarket ones are expensive but worth it. I think i bought my last set of leads at Lowes. Buy yourself some alligator clips.

[spider2081]

I agree almost any digital meter is good enough for home use. I have a couple of Harbor Freight meters that were less that $5 that work fine. Its the leads that make a meter handy. I purchase leads that have alligator clips that screw on/off.
As handy as a meter is a trouble light is a great tool. Learning to use both is a good idea

[rja]

having an analog meter can come in handy checking potentiometers/rheostats for breaks in the circuit(needle bounces full scale where you may miss numbers changing on a digital one). throttle position sensors, fuel level senders come to mind. they are becoming increasingly difficult to find, though.

[Schnauzer]

I had a couple of Simpson meters my Dad passed on to me. Simpson would rebuild them for about $150 each. I liked them and understood the functions but don't use one enough to justify the expense. I suggest you check out Circuit Specialists. I believe you will find something that will suit you at a price that fits your budget. I bought one from them and am very pleased with it and their service.

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/

Jim