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2PacMan:

I need a multimeter to buy as i'm getting into pinball/arcade restoration.  I would like a digital one.

Anyone have any recommendations for a good one that will work well for arcade/pinball troubleshooting??

Of course i don't want to spend a fortune, so what are some good, reasonably price multimeters that you guys use?



quarterback:

Harbor Freight, Cen-Tech   ~$4   


EDIT:  Here's a link: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Category.taf?CategoryID=170&pricetype=

Yes it's $10 right now, but it's always going on sale and/or there are HF coupons available.

Mr. Bubblehead:

Back in the day I purchased a Metex meter like this one for around $150:



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And just last year I bought one like this on sale at Harbor Freight for $3:



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If all you are doing is checking voltages, continuity, resistance, etc. I recommend the $3 one.

2PacMan:

Wow, $3.00??

Level42:

What makes you think an arcade videogame or pinball is any different from any other electronic device like a TV or PC ?
All multimeters will work fine for your goal. However, I'd invest in the 30 bucks one instead of the $3. Just MHO.

If you want the best, buy a Fluke. Nothing beats it, I've used them for 16 years in my work now, and they never fail.

http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/categorydmm

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