I have a Metex I bought from Jameco a few years back that I am satisfied with. I bought it to back up my Fluke 8060(?) which went in for repair. The Fluke has quit again and the Metex is still going. I shold add that the Fluke saw many years of toolbag service with IBM before it failed. I bought a half dozen or so of the $5 Centecs from Harbor Freight that get used outside the shop. I have also given one to each of those who like to borrow my tools. John Ferrell http://DixieNC.US ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [EE]: DMM reccomendation? > 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. > > The Fluke 73 series is solid, basic, durable, warranteed, and can be > bought for $150 smackers or less. What more do you want? > > I have some insitek equipment and it is pretty cost effective, however not > as durable as the fluke stuff > > I .. ah... hate to admit I had Radio Shack multimeters for a couple of > years. At $125, it was a very cost effective meter, and had lots and lots > of features, but didn't last more than two years use in a lab before the > testlead sockets snapped off. If you buy a Radio Shack meter, plan to buy > again. -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics