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BrianG · 01.24.2008, 05:51 PM

Yeah, I really like my Fluke. It's an older model (about 7 years old) but still works great. I've used the min/max/average function a number of times and really like it. Just have to make sure that whatever you are monitoring changes will register on the meter because of the sampling rate (I don't know what it is). The true-RMS feature is neat too. It allows you to measure true RMS voltages of AC signals of a much wider frequency range and wave shape. Other meters assume the AC voltage you are measuring is typical household AC and lose accuracy when measuring anything other than 60Hz sine-waves.

Best part is that I got it for free! The place I used to work had it and one day the display kept flashing on and off. They thought it was broken so they were going to throw it away. I asked if I could have it and all it needed was a new battery! I did the honest thing and told them that the next day, but they already had went out and bought another meter, so I got to keep it! Yay!

I'd really like to get an oscilloscope of my own someday, but it has to be at least dual trace with digital storage and high frequency, and those are pricey.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	01.24.2008, 05:51 PM Yeah, I really like my Fluke. It's an older model (about 7 years old) but still works great. I've used the min/max/average function a number of times and really like it. Just have to make sure that whatever you are monitoring changes will register on the meter because of the sampling rate (I don't know what it is). The true-RMS feature is neat too. It allows you to measure true RMS voltages of AC signals of a much wider frequency range and wave shape. Other meters assume the AC voltage you are measuring is typical household AC and lose accuracy when measuring anything other than 60Hz sine-waves. Best part is that I got it for free! The place I used to work had it and one day the display kept flashing on and off. They thought it was broken so they were going to throw it away. I asked if I could have it and all it needed was a new battery! I did the honest thing and told them that the next day, but they already had went out and bought another meter, so I got to keep it! Yay! I'd really like to get an oscilloscope of my own someday, but it has to be at least dual trace with digital storage and high frequency, and those are pricey.