MG Midget Madness (i.e. It was either this or kill it with fire)

[GySgtFrank]

Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

I'd also get a Fluke if $ was no object. But, believe it or not Harbor Freight sells a good multimeter that I haven't been able to break yet after a few years of use on the cars & home. Dirt cheap too for what you get. This is the one I got...

http://www.harborfreight.com/11-func...ity-61593.html

Interesting, the low end Fluke multimeters are in the $100 -$150 range. The cheapies are tempting. It would be nice to have a good one for a change though.

The test leads are what I usually destroy somehow. I don't know how, but every time I reach in my toolbox for a multimeter the leads are either destroyed or missing.

[Pete_89T2]

Originally Posted by GySgtFrank

The test leads are what I usually destroy somehow. I don't know how, but every time I reach in my toolbox for a multimeter the leads are either destroyed or missing.

Good point, and the leads are probably the weakest point on the HF meter. Haven't broken them yet, but I do tend to take good care not to. I segregate my meters and more delicate test/measurement tools into their own drawer in the tool chest to avoid them getting banged around. FWIW, I'm pretty sure the HF meter leads use an industry standard jack, so you should be able to source better quality replacement leads somewhere else.