Digital Multi-meter

[Blue90]

I'd like to replace my old, cheap DMM with a better model. I saw the one in Ronnie's Store but it didn't get such good online reviews. I don't need a pro model, just for home and auto use. Want to spend less than $50. Any one have any experience with the MasTech MS8268 on Amazon for about $25? Any other suggestions?

Thanks

[Guest Kingsley]

No experience with the one you mention but, when out of town recently, had to purchase one and found one by Gardner Bender (GB) selling for around $35.00 or so and widely available at hardware stores. Covers the basic functions well but negative is the lack of an automatic off sysem in case it lies dormant for a while. I am now back with my trust ole Fluke.

Kingsley

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[Ronnie]

Thanks for looking on my site for a meter. I appreciate it. Actually the Equus meter in the Reatta Store has a better rating than the Mastech and a lot more reviews. I know nothing about the Mastech but I would be leery of buying a meter that has a $124.50 discount. There is reason for that. Here is one of them:

Compare and you decide.

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[TD] Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter

by Equus

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (179 customer reviews) | Like (54)

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[TD]$34.23[/TD]

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[TD]$20.31 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details [/TD]

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[TD=class: price]$13.92 (41%)[/TD]

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[TD] Mastech MS8268 Digital AC/DC Auto/Manual Range Digital Multimeter Meter

by Mastech

4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews) | Like (5)

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[TD]$150.00[/TD]

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[TD]$25.50 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Details [/TD]

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[TD=class: price]$124.50 (83%)[/TD]

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[Blue90]

Thanks Ronnie, I must say the huge discount over the MasTech (also called the Sino (Chinese) meter list price raised red flags for me. I also try not to buy Chinese, or other foreign-made stuff, if I can. I'll probably go with the Equus (genus for horse) unless someone can show me a better meter.

Thanks

[Ronnie]

Thanks Ronnie, I must say the huge discount over the MasTech (also called the Sino (Chinese) meter list price raised red flags for me. I also try not to buy Chinese, or other foreign-made stuff, if I can. I'll probably go with the Equus (genus for horse) unless someone can show me a better meter.

Thanks

I'm like your I try not to buy Chinese but is hard to avoid. The Equus might be Chinese as well. I just picked it for the Reatta Store because I felt it was the best one I could find on Amazon for the money. If someone offers a better Amazon meter for the money let me know and I will add it to the Reatta Store. I didn't add any of the expensive meters, like a Fluke, to the Reatta Store because they are overkill for doing most automotive troubleshooting jobs.

[NCReatta]

I bought one from HF for like $35. Still works alright, but the screen on works about 60% unless you press on it. I'm pretty tough on my tools though.