'Ideal' brand meters?
07-05-2005, 06:47 AM
#1
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?
thx [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
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?
thx [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
07-05-2005, 07:28 AM
#2
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.
07-05-2005, 07:37 AM
#3
Originally posted by MegaHurtz:
I'm not sure about that one, but they also clamps at Canadian tire that might work, again not the best, but they are still a decent product, I think Team Shadow has one
I'm not sure about that one, but they also clamps at Canadian tire that might work, again not the best, but they are still a decent product, I think Team Shadow has one
07-05-2005, 07:37 AM
#4
Originally posted by Sassmaster:
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.
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.
07-05-2005, 07:52 AM
#5
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07-05-2005, 08:48 AM
#6
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.
07-05-2005, 08:56 AM
#7
Originally posted by Dann0:
Fluke 337 true RMS clamp meter
Fluke 337 true RMS clamp meter
07-05-2005, 09:20 AM
#8
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Originally posted by JordyO:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dann0:
Fluke 337 true RMS clamp meter
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dann0:
Fluke 337 true RMS clamp meter
</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 ]
07-05-2005, 12:49 PM
#9
Originally posted by pusnboob:
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.
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.
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]
07-05-2005, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by Dann0:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JordyO:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dann0:
Fluke 337 true RMS clamp meter
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JordyO:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dann0:
Fluke 337 true RMS clamp meter
</font>[/QUOTE]PM NorthernSPL (Chris) he has that one, he can tell you where to pick it up. </font>[/QUOTE]Danno-You do realize those meters are about $450 right? I have one, and it is an awsome meter, but I am an industrial electrician/instrument tech so I get good use out of it. I think it is a little overkill for the DIY.Jordy- not sure who your electrical disributors are out there, but here you can find Fluke at Westco or Westburn Electric. You can also check out the Fluke Canada website, it has a dealer finder. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Spend the extra on a fluke, you wont regret it.
http://ca.fluke.com/caen/wtb/default.htm
