[wannafreeze]

I haven`t worked at a job that required the use of a true rms meter.I would like to know who in this field use it..

 

[cctrol]

I do. A Fluke 87V, to be precise. Not a requirement, but still nice. I do also carry an analog meter, because I find it easier to trace control circuit chatter with a needle.

 

[rayr]

I do. A Fluke 87V, to be precise. Not a requirement, but still nice. I do also carry an analog meter, because I find it easier to trace control circuit chatter with a needle.

I find analog meters much more preferable in the winter when the temp is below 20 deg. when working on RTU's. Digitals are so slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww at those temps. LOL

 

[onetime]

Now that I know the difference I can't imagine how or why I ever used anything else. Buy or borrow one and hook both meters to the same voltage source, you'll be amazed at the difference in readings and the RMS meter is the accurate one. Its like servicing an A/C unit by touch instead of gages.

 

[wannafreeze]

Now that I know the difference I can't imagine how or why I ever used anything else. Buy or borrow one and hook both meters to the same voltage source, you'll be amazed at the difference in readings and the RMS meter is the accurate one. Its like servicing an A/C unit by touch instead of gages.

I am actually searching for one.I am leaning towards Fieldpiece LT 16B.
Is there such a thing as 'anolog true rms' meter?

 

[valdelocc]

Just purchased a UEI-250 true rms for $140.00 ,bought it form johnstone ,its also good for mf,A,hz,temp,r,etc I' love my new toy!

 

[condenseddave]

I carry a Fluke 189, a fluke 110, and a Fluke 867B, and use them all, quite frequently, although the 189 is the most frequently used. (I like the 2 stage backlight......)