best cheap multimeter for RBAs
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I would not trust the Harbor Frieght/Centech meters to keep their accuracy. Mine wasn't even accurate right out of the package. (got it free with a HF order). Amprobe is a good brand. Extech/Sears are OK. After years of using cheapies, I finally got a used Fluke on ebay - with current calibration certificate - and it's great.
Watch some of the EEVBlog youtube reviews on meters and you'll never want to trust a cheap meter again.
Watch some of the EEVBlog youtube reviews on meters and you'll never want to trust a cheap meter again.
It there is any possibility that you will use the meter for anything else besides e-cig then get something better than a $2 meter.
This is a good meter that will work well and last if taken care if. Good reviews for a cheap pocket meter in the electronics hobby.
http://www.rtdvapor.com/online-store/accessories/meters/ut10a-detail
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This is a good meter that will work well and last if taken care if. Good reviews for a cheap pocket meter in the electronics hobby.
http://www.rtdvapor.com/online-store/accessories/meters/ut10a-detail
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I'll have to compare my Harbor Freight, Northern Tools, and my Simpson Digital with each other. They made me give back my Fluke 87 when I turned in my toolbag and retired. 
My boss actually told me that as long as there was a working company issued meter in the bag he was fine with it. I was going to sub the Simpson and keep the Fluke, but I couldn't find the Simpson. I later found it in my file cabinet drawer. They let us keep the Simpsons when they changed to Fluke.
Most of the Fluke 87 meters I've found on used and tested sites are over $100. It's way more meter than you need around the house or for atomizer rebuilding. Unless you need to catch a pulse or read a frequency, it's overkill. I think they list new for over $300.
A good Chinese meter is fine for ecig use and anything you'd need to do as a handyman. You just need to be able to read the lead resistance and subtract it from the coil reading.
My boss actually told me that as long as there was a working company issued meter in the bag he was fine with it. I was going to sub the Simpson and keep the Fluke, but I couldn't find the Simpson. I later found it in my file cabinet drawer. They let us keep the Simpsons when they changed to Fluke.Most of the Fluke 87 meters I've found on used and tested sites are over $100. It's way more meter than you need around the house or for atomizer rebuilding. Unless you need to catch a pulse or read a frequency, it's overkill. I think they list new for over $300.
A good Chinese meter is fine for ecig use and anything you'd need to do as a handyman. You just need to be able to read the lead resistance and subtract it from the coil reading.
Fluke meters are good meters. Over priced and going up every year. There are better values in meters than Fluke. I have used tons of Fluke meters. There are better values for your money.
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The one you posted from Klein will be fine for what your wanting to do. It will also allow you to check voltage loss on your devices too. Like others have said, remember to subtract the lead resistance from what the coil reads.
Yup-this. Currently a gently used Fluke 115 at that place for 50 bucks. A nice deal.
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