Which Multi-Meter?

[shortpballer]

What multi-meter should I get, or should I get a reader like this one : Meters : Black Cartomizer and Atomizer Ohm Meter

If they would ever have it back in stock?

Going to be using a kayfun Lite by the way, don't know if it makes a difference.

Thank You,
Eric

 

[kamil99]

i use this: ADVANCED TECHNICIAN METER MDTECHPLUS | Matco Tools
but its probably overkill. came with a toolkit.

 

[kamil99]

POCKET DIGITAL MULTIMETER WITH LED MD20 | Matco Tools
something like this would work just fine. all you need is something relatively reliable and accurate to make sure what you think is a 1.2 ohm 5/4 wrap of 28ga isn't shorted to 0.1 ohms to overcurrent and cause issues.

try the electrical sections of home depot or lowes for something worthwhile too.

 

[lctrc]

Ohm meters are nice to have. But a multimeter is more versatile.

Digital are much easier to read. If you want bragging rights, get a Fluke. Otherwise, just get something locally in your price range - there's nothing wrong with an inexpensive digital multimeter, but if it seems "too cheap" it probably is. Think of it as a minor investment, treat it well and it could last and be useful for many years for many tasks besides rba's.

 

[tattooed]

I have a cheap $30 Gardner Bender I got from Ace Hardware, it seems reliable enough for our hobby. While those ohm meters look neat, you really want to check your batteries and that thing won't do it.

 

[SilverZero]

I'm using a $15 GE digital multimeter I found at Wal-Mart. It seems to work just fine.

One tip though, there will be some resistance built into the unit. (Maybe there isn't any with more expensive meters, but there is with mine.) I was a little off on my first coil because I didn't think to check it first and my coil resistance was actually lower than the display said it was. Make sure before you check the resistance of your first coil you hold the probes together for a bit and measure the resistance of the unit itself, then subtract that measurement from whatever reading you get from your coil.

 

[madicen]

Those OHM meters are meh...cheaply made. They get the job done, but the one I had crapped out after only about a month. I wont buy another. It was more of a novelty/impulse buy for me. I have always had a multi meter around the house...im a geek by trade.

I currently use this one. Runs around $60, depending where you get it. Love it. Electrician's Multimeter - MM1000 | Klein Tools

 

[tobarger]

Just about any digital multimeter is going to be more useful than a cartomizer atomizer ohm meter

 

[DDN79]

I have run a Fluke 88 for the past 15 years and never missed a beat. About the only thing those cheap ohm meters are good for is for a stable platform to build coils on.

 

[kamil99]

a fluke 88 is a tad bit excessive for coil building i feel like.
this would probably cut it: Vapor Joes - Daily Vaping Deals: A MUST: MASTECH Auto Range Digital Multimeter - $25.00

 

[Endor]

Well, frankly I love my cartomizer/atomizer ohm meter (same one the OP linked to, but got mine on Madvapes) and never had an issue with it. It just makes my rebuild process easier... rebuild, screw the atty in, flip the switch... ohm test done.

However, it is a one-trick pony, and you should have a multimeter as well. Me? I use a Harbor Freight unit... it gets the job done and didn't cost me an arm and a leg.

 

[DDN79]

a fluke 88 is a tad bit excessive for coil building i feel like.
this would probably cut it: Vapor Joes - Daily Vaping Deals: A MUST: MASTECH Auto Range Digital Multimeter - $25.00

I forgot to mention that I use to be a auto tech. Getting a Fluke 88 would be excessive just to test out ohms on a coil.