You can't go wrong with Fluke. I consider it to be the best test equipment on the market, priod.

I own a 12 yr old Fluke 87 true RMS DMM, a Fluke 43B power quality meter ($2,400) and a "FieldPiece" true RMS combination clamp-on ammeter, and DMM.

I also have an older analog "Amprobe" which I use for certain current testing where I want to watch specific small fluctuations that digital meters don't always register.

Fluke wins hands down.

* The Fieldpiece company was started by an ex Fluke engineer/executive, so it's good stuff, and has a huge array of optional sensors that you can buy to go with it.

That's my 2 cents worth.

I'll betcha Harold and Joe Tedesco use Fluke.

Brian (Tankless) Wood in chilly Swampland.
www.fluke.com

[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited November 03, 2002).]

I also use a Fluke 87 with a true RMS clamp on. You just can't get an accurate reading with a standard clamp on in any location that is top heavy in electronics or rectifiers, drives, etc. I still have an old Amprobe that I use for residential & quickie measurements.

Tom

Thanks, guys, for your input.

I bought a Fluke 334 from an outfit in Arizona for about $20 less than MSRP.

I'm real happy with it -- very sturdy and plenty adequate for all my electrical piddlings.

www.joetedesco.com

[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited April 09, 2003).]

Brian, I see you're a tankless man. I have been involved on the installation end for a couple years now and love em. I want to put a gas one in my house when my old State gives out. I would like to find out about becoming a sales/installation rep in my area.
Brian in Arizona