Any electricians or anyone else have any knowledge on multimeters? I'd like to get one that can test a wide range of batteries from watch sized to car batteries. I wont rule out the higher end models- seems like they're all over Craigslist.
How do you want to test the batteries? A Multimeter is not really a battery tester. You could get one that can datalog and then run a load on the battery with respect to voltage I guess. A Fluke that can datalog is gonna run you though.
Thanks Casey. What should I look for, then? I wouldn't mind getting more utility out of any tool I buy. I also prefer quality for durability and longevity. (yeah TWSS) I'm seeing tons of Fluke stuff on Craigslist btw.
A good digital multimeter is fine to have for many reasons so if you get a good deal on a used Fluke that is great. My question is, the purpose you are talking about is hard to fufill (test battery of any size shape and chemistry). You can use a dmm to get the open voltage of any battery but that won't really test it. If I were in your shoes I would get the dmm then decide which batteries I really need to test then get a specific tool for that. Which batteries are you using that you need to test?
