Multi meters-how much to spend for fault finding?

[mylocalplumber]

Hi,

Going on a baxi course soon and will be learning how to correctly use multi meter.

Dont mind spending if I have to but do I have to spend £60-70 on one or will a cheap £20 one do the trick. I had one in the shed but think the rain got to it..it all looks ok but think it might need calibration. Is this easily done?

 

[Howsie]

Get a cheap couple first as you'll probably blow them up.

Have a search on here, been a couple of threads about this.

 

[Whyme]

Ive had a digital maester one that cost about £30 odd quid for years does everything i need for fault finding etc.

 

[lame plumber]

got a wickes special with nice big writing £19, and then bought another when first went wrong giving 440v readings on a gas valve!!
but then I changed the battery on the first and it started working correctly again now any issues and I get the other one out to make sure. remember tho always have some spare batteries, doh

 

[dasgas]

Try to get one with temp diff on to measure flow and return:yesnod:

 

[Ray Stafford]

I don't use mine for fault finding on boilers, but for ordinary use, its worth paying a couple of quid for a continuity buzzer. Sometimes saves you going cross-eyed.

 

[GasmanxxxR1]

mylocalplumber, can you please give me some feedback on the baxi course as im considering going on a few soon

Cheers Pal

 

[mylocalplumber]

Thanks for all responses. Had a eureka moment when I realised I'd seen a multi meter in the shed left by previous owner. Is a Rish Multi 16s so not sure if any good but it's working..has TRMS which I've heard is good. Will leave feedback regarding baxi course.

 

[ndsmith]

I went on a baxi day the other week, the trainer stressed to me splashing out on a good multimeter. He recommended a Fluke to me as it lasts for years.

 

[snoopy8888]

fluke 116 is ideal for heating engineer, with temperature and micro amp.