A look at high end multimeters

[mattlward]

@Oli

@chops728

What meter is it —- Thanks
I just need a generalized reading for a Refrigerator and a window AC unit

For AC starting amps you want an analog clamp meter. You get to watch exactly what happens when the motor starts. I use the Amprobe RS3. But it’s an older black model that’s been discontinued. The Jaws are smaller and fit into tighter places than the new RS3. You can still find them used on eBay. But if they don’t tell you that it’s been tested then don’t bother. If you don’t need the small jaws then the new one is probably better. You can find some other oddball brands that are half the price.

Agreed with you about the analog meter. I am not an HVAC tech, have real techs on staff but from time to time I do spot check things before a call out. The guys at our HVAC shop do carry analogs as well as very good digital meters. I have been lucky and the boss understands that a good meter is worth it’s weight in gold and allows me to purchase purpose built units to monitor my facilities. Most of my network engineers should not even hold a meter, let alone a good one.