Multi meters for AC testing

[dave110]

I need a meter to test for AC noise. I was going to borrow the Fluke we have at work but I see even it only reads down to .1 acv. I'm getting a headache looking on the web and a lot of them don't offer the specs. for ac resolution. I didn't want to spend a fortune either. I'm wondering what the rest of you use that will read down to millivolts and won't require my left arm as payment.

[dripley]

I wish I had the magic arrow for you. Fluke meters are out my budget but I have seen some folks here pick them up on the cheap on Craig's list or such. I have not been that lucky. I am using an Innova, but the model alludes me at the moment. I am sure someone will come along and help better than I have.

[01cummins4ever]

Keep an eye on eBay, Used fluke are on thier quite frequently. I figured all flukes had the capability for reading .001 acv. but I may be wrong. I picked up a used fluke 77 III and very impressed with the quality.

[dave110]

Yeah, I thought Fluke would be good too, but this one only has .1v resolution on the 0-200v scale. That's why I was wondering what others had so I'll know for sure which ones work.

[JAG1]

I think the scale changes when you push the yellow button. I just checked mine and that's right, the decimal point moves so you can read even thousanths of a volt.

 

I got mine off craigslist. A model 77 series II for 40 bucks. They are nice piece of equipment.

[dave110]

Thanks for the replies. I'll have to see what model I have at work, and I'll be looking on E-Bay for a model 77.

[Mopar1973Man]

I'm still using a older Fluke 75 with no issues other than my probes are getting rather wore out. 

[dave110]

That's what I'm looking for. Real world experience so I know which ones work before I buy one. Both 75 and 77 look nice. The one at work here is a 33 so not sure it goes low enough.

[dave110]

While getting new cable ends soldered on at the local starter/alternator shop the other day I was stocking up on some electrical supplies I needed and spotted an Innova 3320. I ended up buying it and it is a really nice little meter that reads AC volts down to .000. And only $38.

[dripley]

That happens to be the same one I am using. Not because I am the electronic genius be any means but it does seem to do the job. Hopefully others smarter than me will not slap the both of us down.

[IBMobile]

As long as it reads accurately and has the functions that you need, no need for a high price unit.  I have 4 different multi  meters,  two of them were free and didn't spend over $30 for either of the other two. They all have their pros n' cons.  One of the free ones I've used almost daily since 1989. 

Edited March 14, 2017 by IBMobile

[greed]

If the Innova 3320 works good for testing the AC feedback, it sounds good . It is like $18.00 or $19.00 on Amazon.