>Fluke 187 is my favorite DMM. Indestructible, accurate, >no-questions-asked lifetime return policy, and not cheap but >decently competitive, lots of ranges and features, great >accessories. Almost $400. Mention it in your Will. Agreed. I have one of these and a couple of the predecessor 87-VI. These were my original thought when I saw the original request. However in the OP environment I suspect they would walk on a regular basis. They would need to be tied to the bench, preferably by a stainless steel halyard about a half inch thick. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body