I've only had to replace mine twice after much daily use and abuse on the job as an electrician for almost a year between occurrances.

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On Jun 15, 2013, at 15:24, Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> For me it is Fluke.  They are sturdy and dead accurate.  I have had mine for several years and I use it a lot.  A warrantee on a cheap brand like harbor freight is great, but when I need my DMM, I don't want to first have to run to the store to replace it.
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> On Jun 15, 2013, at 13:05, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
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>> This is a tools post, so I hope the mods approve it off-Frydae.
>> 
>> The recent post on an LED voltmeter got me thinking about buying a multimeter. 
>> 
>> On Amazon they have them both digital and analog, ranging in price from under $10 to
>> close to $200 (Fluke brand).  Of course, Harbor Freight has quite a few as well.
>> 
>> Would anyone care to make a recommendation on a mid-range price tool?  Not too cheap but 
>> not the very expensive professional quality.  Digital vs. analog?  Ranges?  What else to look 
>> for, or cautionary lessons written in blood or wasted scarce dollars.
>> 
>> It would be good to have one tool for both vanagon and household use.
>> 
>> The archives had a few posts when a Craftsman model went on sale.  I remember
>> trying to buy that one, but the special price went away quickly.
>> 
>> Will this be like a tire thread?
>> 
>> Thanks, Anthony
>> '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)