I have a Japanese-made analog meter I bought in 1972. It still works
beautifully. A year ago I had to replace the original battery in it. Not
a speck of corrosion. Put in a Duracell.I should hope it would last so
long. But - even thought it's good - I think I'm going to get one of the
HF units this week. Both types have their uses.

John

On 6/15/2013 2:05 PM, Anthony Egeln wrote:
> 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)
>