I want to buy a decent multimeter and have narrowed my selection down to the Fluke 87 or Fluke 88
The main difference is that the Fluke 87 is a true RMS meter for AC and the Fluke 88 is an automotive specific meter that has RPM and Dwell measuring capability but its also one of the only Fluke meters that doesnt have true RMS readings, but other than that the specs are very similar
as seen here
http://www.test-equipment-shop.com.au/catalog/Fluke_Multimeters-61-2.html
i cant really decide if i really need to have a true RMS meter. How important is it to have a true RMS meter? Is that what everyone uses these days? Is it the only way to today if you want seriously accurate measurements?
Although i will mainly be using it for automotive use aswell as testing circuits in electronic components and measuring resistors and capacitors etc, the RPM and dwell isnt all that important to me and i doubt i would use it. The RPM i will probably cover that with a timing ligth i want to get. I wont be using the meter on 240v mains power.
Please dont suggest a cheap $29.95 meter because i have a box full of them that dont work and they dont last and are poorly made in one way or another. The people i have spoken to so far have said the Fluke is the only way to go if i want a really good meter thats well built and going to last.
Thankyou for your input
The main difference is that the Fluke 87 is a true RMS meter for AC and the Fluke 88 is an automotive specific meter that has RPM and Dwell measuring capability but its also one of the only Fluke meters that doesnt have true RMS readings, but other than that the specs are very similar
as seen here
http://www.test-equipment-shop.com.au/catalog/Fluke_Multimeters-61-2.html
i cant really decide if i really need to have a true RMS meter. How important is it to have a true RMS meter? Is that what everyone uses these days? Is it the only way to today if you want seriously accurate measurements?
Although i will mainly be using it for automotive use aswell as testing circuits in electronic components and measuring resistors and capacitors etc, the RPM and dwell isnt all that important to me and i doubt i would use it. The RPM i will probably cover that with a timing ligth i want to get. I wont be using the meter on 240v mains power.
Please dont suggest a cheap $29.95 meter because i have a box full of them that dont work and they dont last and are poorly made in one way or another. The people i have spoken to so far have said the Fluke is the only way to go if i want a really good meter thats well built and going to last.
Thankyou for your input