The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Digital Multimeter https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:22:35 +0000 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:58:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=137337 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Digital Multimeter : As Salty C said a clamp Ammeter...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830663&title=digital-multimeter#1830663 Author: OneWayTraffic
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Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 8:58pm

As Salty C said a clamp Ammeter is fantastic. Instant information to the amount of current in a wire. It won't catch really short transients, but I have a pretty good idea how much current my car and outboard draw when starting, and really useful for diagnosing current flows. ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:58:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830663&title=digital-multimeter#1830663 <![CDATA[Digital Multimeter : Fluke set the standard in DMM&#039;s....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830641&title=digital-multimeter#1830641 Author: smudge
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Posted: 09 Dec 2022 at 6:25am

Fluke set the standard in DMM's. They are reliable, accurate, robust, can be calibrated. They have a range of accessories also and have a much higher electrical safety rating which makes them very safe to use . On top of that they are difficult to blow up and with all those features of course they are very expensive. They quite probably make one with a high IP rating too, which will make it even more costly. To Krow's point, most multimeters would struggle when exposed to a salt water environment. You would want to be pretty careful about keeping it dry, especially once it is in storage. A zip lock bag inside a too box maybe.

 A cheaper ammeter kept in a sealed bag will most likely do everything you will ever need on a boat. Mine cost $40 or so from Jaycar
]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:25:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830641&title=digital-multimeter#1830641 <![CDATA[Digital Multimeter : Agree. Cheap can be just as good....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830637&title=digital-multimeter#1830637 Author: krow
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Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 7:48pm

Agree. Cheap can be just as good. My fluke failed due to slight water ingress followed by corrosion and on taking apart wasn't built any better than a cheap one IMHO. ]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:48:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830637&title=digital-multimeter#1830637 <![CDATA[Digital Multimeter : Depends on your intended use really....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830634&title=digital-multimeter#1830634 Author: SaltyC
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Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 5:05pm

Depends on your intended use really. I gave up on the cheap ones and picked up a good Fluke 177 from a sparky who had been given a new one at his new job so sold me his old one. Came with an amp clamp as well which is really useful. The advantage is that they can be calibrated properly.

I was dealing with issues with charging a large house bank (510aH) with a Balmar 150 amp alternator, Balmar reg, and a BEP battery monitor all of which disagreed with each other.

If you are just looking to determine voltage and connections in general then the cheaper ones will probably suffice.
]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:05:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830634&title=digital-multimeter#1830634 <![CDATA[Digital Multimeter : I&#039;m not an electrician but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=137337&PID=1830627&title=digital-multimeter#1830627 Author: Reel Crusader
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Posted: 08 Dec 2022 at 1:11pm

I'm not an electrician but am at the point where a having "decent" ditital multimeter would be a useful piece of kit for the boat..... but what is a good brand/spec to look for?  

Am guessing the cheaper brands at SCA, Mitre10 etc might be a good starting point but is it worth paying a bit more for "trade" brand?  more functions?  greater accuracy/reliability?

Appreciate any advice/guidance on what to buy in terms of brands, key functions etc

Thanks!
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