Looking for a good Ohm reader

[rzil]

there are so many of them in FT , it's highly important for me not to get something which give will me the wrong numbers .

I even think of buying 2 of them for double checks , I'm too new for Mechanical mods so I'm not planning to sub ohms

 

[anumber1]

Read the discussions on the various ohm testers in the description section of each model at fasttech.

I bought a volt/ohm tester (don't have the sku# handy) that is pretty accurate and seems pretty sturdy.

It was less than 10 bux and been in use for six months or so. I am happy with it.

Like everything at fasttech, some are garbage, some are good. Picking the non crappy one is up to you.

 

[Saltraker]

Buy reputable. Ohms Meter - 101 Vape

 

[XJ-linux]

Pony up and get a multimeter at Radio Shack. Good for more than just atty connections.

 

[PrimeKB]

I use the Smok Tech Omnitester.

 

[K_Tech]

Pony up and get a multimeter at Radio Shack. Good for more than just atty connections.

I like my multimeters, and don't have an issue with recommending them, but all multimeters are not made the same, and there's a bit of a learning curve with them as opposed to the the simplicity of the atomizer ohm tester.

If someone's never owned a multimeter and just need to check their atomizers, I think I'd give a slight edge to a purpose-built tester.

 

[XJ-linux]

I like my multimeters, and don't have an issue with recommending them, but all multimeters are not made the same, and there's a bit of a learning curve with them as opposed to the the simplicity of the atomizer ohm tester.

If someone's never owned a multimeter and just need to check their atomizers, I think I'd give a slight edge to a purpose-built tester.

I certainly can't fault your reasoning. My suggestion was merely based on the assumption that the OP was looking to go a little above and beyond a quick-n-easy check since the idea of buying two meters to be sure was mentioned. In the interest of being thorough, a multimeter of decent manufacture would allow one to be thorough (test the tube, the internals, the battery voltage, the resistance of the probes themselves, etc...) without duplicating the equipment used to measure one component. Honestly, I never really looked at the multimeter as being too terribly difficult to learn to use but perhaps I'm just projecting there. All good.

 

[Ed_C]

I agree, that if you're going to be using mechs, you should take the time to lean how to use a DMM. It's not really very difficult. I'm a little leery of the ohm readers as they don't even publish the accuracy of the unit. I read many posts where people state that, this or that meter is accurate, but don't give any reason for their belief. Did they check it against a calibrated high-end meter? If you're building 1-2 ohm coils this probably isn't a big deal. If you're building 0.2 ohm coils and your meter is off by even 0.1 ohm, it could be a BIG deal.

 

[Todai]

The Innova 3320 is a decent auto-ranging DMM, and costs less than most sites sell the crappy black box ohm meters for.

Amazon.com: INNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter: Automotive