Does anyone have an opinion on 'Ideal' brand meters?

I've been looking for a True-RMS clamp meter and the only one I've been able to find locally so far is an 'Ideal' brand, which I've never heard of.

The model is the 61-736.

I'm not looking for a top of the line meter... I just need something that can do the job. So, will this one do it?

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Ideal is a good brand, they make some great tools, I'd rather see you get a fluke or a greenlee, but your money, your meter, your choice. the ideal would be a great unit, I know people with them who love them.

I've tried searching my local CT and HD, neither has anything close. It's almost embarassing to see the meters the have. (people still use analog displays?!)

Well.. they said the Ideal meter was $165... can I get a Fluke or Greenlee for anything close to that? :D

Ideal makes a fine meter...for applications under 600 Vac. I have one at work, and the clamp on ammeter works great. If you need to measure 600+ volts with the probes however, it won't read. Nice little unit and I've had it for 2 years now with no problems. It has been tested against Flukes before for accuaracy and it was bang on.

Err... yeah, but I need to know where to buy one for a good price on this continent :D

Err... yeah, but I need to know where to buy one for a good price on this continent :D </font>[/QUOTE]PM NorthernSPL (Chris) he has that one, he can tell you where to pick it up.

[ July 05, 2005, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: Dann0 ]

So... know of a good/cheap place to get one in Ottawa?

I only stopped in at the Electrical and Plumbing store on Ogilvie.. it's a special order item so if anyone else stocks it I'm guessing it would be cheaper [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]