I would also recommend the fluke. I have used Fluke, Beckman, BK, Extech
etc, etc. and find the Flukes just have no equal. I am using a fluke 87 IV
at work right now and love it. We used Fluke 77's at a place I used to work
and we could drop them all day and they usually kept working just fine,
lesser meters just quit. Quality always costs a little more though.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: <fawcett@uism.bu.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 10:52 PM
Subject: Re[2]: DML: Multi-Meter
> Thanks Mike. Does BK have a web site were I can check out some of their
> models? I'm gonna make a decision tomorrow and I've got it down to the
Fluke
> 77 III or Fluke 85(?) automotive model. If the BK's are close in
features, I
> don't mind saving a few $$!
> Tom
>
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> Subject: Re: DML: Multi-Meter
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 4/5/00 5:20 PM
>
>
> I figured I might put my two cents in on meters since I use them
> everyday. Fluke is the best, as stated by others. BK Precision is a good
> meter also. It's not too bad. I bought one for $60 a few years ago and
> it's been through hell with me and still is very accurate. I've had
> current spikes go through it that make the leads jump, and have measured
> over 1000 volts AC with it, and measured resistance down to less than an
> Ohm. I'm an electronics technician and I work on multi-million dollar
Eddy
> Current inspection robots that inspect Military jet engine parts used in
> the F15, F16, and Apache Helicopters, to name a few.
>
> If money is not an issue, get a Fluke, you won't regret it. But if your
> into saving a buck or two, get a BK. Just my personal experience.
>
> Mike
>
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