Basic multimeter

[Penny Whistle]

I'm looking to replace my old multimeter and realise that I use very few of the functions available - mainly voltage (DC and AC) and continuity. I like the size of the Sealey MM18. The main downside for me is that it seems to not have changeable leads - I often want to have a crocodile clip on one or both.

Does anyone have any experience of this bit of kit or suggest any alternatives (I can see this priced from about £15) ?

[E-bmw]

If it were me, I would say give that one a miss, it is a bit compromised by its packaging.

Being a controls technician, I have used Flukes all my working life but a few years ago bought one of these for personal use at home.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multimeter-Auto-Ranging-A...

I have taken it to work & compared it to my £900 Fluke & it is literally just as accurate, well put together & an amazing price.

[Richard-D]

I also wouldn't be too keen on the one in the OP. Those leads look very short and being hard wired you'll end up binning it when they fail. The leads tend to be the first thing that fails on budget meters.

I'm not personally a fan of auto ranging meters like the one shown above. Sometimes they can catch you out when the range changes without you noticing. The symbol to show you the current range tends to be small and easy to miss.

One feature that is important is a really loud audible continuity tester. A lot of the time yo're just checking for continuity so being able to hear it without looking at the meter is very helpful. If you ever have to do this in a noisy environment you'll appreciate a good beep.

This would be good:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133677204536?_skw=unit+...

If you are willing to spend a little more then something that is also a 'low amp' clamp meter can come in really handy. This one gives you that function but is auto ranging (as above, not my personal preference but fine if you're paying attention):-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283882488770?_skw=uni-t...

[pcn1]

Buy a decent used Fluke from eBay.

I tried to read a mV signal for a Ducati fuel injection system once with a cheap £30 meter, it was bouncing all over the place. Took it back and got a refund !
The used Fluke meter I bought for £60 off eBay (only a basic version) displayed a rock solid signal.
15 years later its still going strong.

[Jaz2000]

Ive still got and regularly use my Fluke multimeter I was given as a 17 yr old apprentice 40 years ago.

[LimaDelta]

Fluke 101. Small package with enough functions for household/automotive use. Will last well and not malfunction and kill you like some cheap Temu copy.

[Fast and Spurious]

E-bmw said:

If it were me, I would say give that one a miss, it is a bit compromised by its packaging.

Being a controls technician, I have used Flukes all my working life but a few years ago bought one of these for personal use at home.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Multimeter-Auto-Ranging-A...

I have taken it to work & compared it to my £900 Fluke & it is literally just as accurate, well put together & an amazing price.

Thank you, ordered one.