what brand voltmeter do you have?

[fabulouscoops]

Just got a new Antec 550 True control power supply and a new Abit IC7g-Max2 motherboard. I have heard that mobo voltage and temperature reporting is usually way off spec and I want to calibrate my PS voltage with the pots on the front panel and compare to the mobo readouts. The trouble is I only have a 35 year old Radio Shack analog mulimeter that I use to check batteries and closed vs. open circuits but I am not sure it is accurate enough for this work. It's time for a new digital tool. What do you all use to measure voltage?
Thanks in advance for your input.

[theELVISCERATOR]

FLUKE is the Cadillac of VOM's.

I have a Fluke 87 True RMS. 4.5 digit accuracy.

[Oklahoma Wolf]

Fluke is about as good as they get, but I don't have one myself. My best meter is a Tenma from MCM Electronics that was about $80 in 1991. My other two are Radio Shack (not very accurate, but it's old), and one I keep forgetting the brand because I never use it ;)

The Tenma gets all the action when I need a DMM - it's pretty accurate, but no Fluke.

[Hookem]

I really like these cheap Radio Shack meters.

22 Range Fold-Up Pocket Meter (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F008%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=22%2D820)

Turn themselves off...Do not have to plug and un-plug the leads...Cheap and they work great.

:D

[J-Mag]

I have got an extech miniTec MN26
http://www.extech.com/instrument/products/alpha/MN26.html

I thought it was cool, cause it also has a K-Type thermometer attachment, plus it is relatively small. About the accuracy compared to a fluke, I don't think it compares. But then again, I dont think the extra digit is that advantageous unless your a friggin engineer or something.

[Daewood]

harbor freight cen-tec brand works relly well for me and was only 3 bux on sale

[ZachM]

I use an Extech. I don't know the model though. It is not listed anywhere on the meter. It is a basic multimeter with a turn dial for the different modes, and a basic readout. It works well enough for me.

[Electron Chaser]

Fluke makes an excellent line of Multi-meters. I have several different models myself. Probably due to my line of work LOL

[speed bump]

Well my favorite is my dads digital Fluke but otherwise I use an analog siemens from the seventies which works fine just not as easy to use as the Fluke.

[Jab-tech]

Fluke for me too... I believe there is two or three kicking around here.

[Chevelle]

I really like these cheap Radio Shack meters.

22 Range Fold-Up Pocket Meter (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F011%5F008%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=22%2D820)

Turn themselves off...Do not have to plug and un-plug the leads...Cheap and they work great.

:D

Yep same here. I got one like yours but was the $19 dollar one ;) .

[enduro]

My dad used to be an electrician, so he owns a Fluke. I love it, compared to the 15 dollar Radio Shack multimeters, this thing is heaven. Very precise on it's measurements, and the options on it are awesome.

[cetoole]

I have a fluke 112.

[larrymoencurly]

I believe that any meter with at least 3.5 digits is more than accurate enough for computer stuff, and places like Fry's, Sears, and Radio Shack have meters that cost a lot less than Flukes do but may have more features, such as the ability to measure frequency, capacitors, inductors, transistors, and sometimes even temperature, and send data to the computer through a serial port. I have a cheap Tenma that I got from a yard sale (had bad solder where the meter leads plug in) with some of those features plus the ability to record high and low readings, which can be nice if you're trying to track down an intermittent problem. The only drawback to it is that a 9V battery is rated for only 200 hours with it, compared to 2,000 hours with most Flukes, but I'm still on the original 2-3 year-old battery.

If you want to see what's available in meters, try the catalogs of www.contacteast.com and www.mcmelectronics.com . If you're interested in having the computer read the meter, beware that the software to do this is normally included with cheap meters but can be extra-cost with more expensive ones (sometimes a lot of extra cost).

[Mark620]

I have a Tenma model 72-4025 for DMM use and a Craftsman Clamp-on Ammeter for current measurement.

[_slh_]

Fluke 189 at home, and a Fluke 867B Graphical and Fluke 330 Clamp Meter at work.

[tinam70]

got a nice Fluke for around $100 with a nice leather carrying case Wow cant spell this early in the morning. All the electricians at work have them. Wish I had my Dad's old one...:) Anyone remember the "Heath" kits that you could build? Pop built an organ and a tv way back when. I have a pic of everything laid out somewhere. What a job!!!! Should scan and post it.....