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Joel, one distinct benefit of a genuine RMS meter is they will show actual
AC voltage coming from your MSW inverter. A non-RMS will give a false
reading from modified sine wave inverters. That was why I bought one from
Sears. They sold a genuine RMS multi-meter, the model #82022, for $39 and
it has worked flawlessly for me for several years now.
Bob Peterson
"Lopaka Nane"
47' Lien Hwa CPMY
San Francisco
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Wilkins
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Subject: T&T: Multimeters
Hey all...
Can anybody tell me in laymans terms what the real usefulness of a "True
RMS" multimeter is as compared to the other nonRMS meters for boat use? I
ask this in light of the fact that 90% of my measurements are voltage and of
that prob 75% are DC. It is my understanding that RMS is really only useful
for measuring AC Current.
I am in the market for a new digital since my dog managed to knock my old
one in the drink. I have always had very simple (read cheap ~$40) meters
which have done everything except clamp on current. I know Fluke is a
quality name but true RMS and clamp on starts getting $$$ real quick. Sears
(Craftsman but who knows what brand they really are) sells what looks like a
very nice meter. NonRMS, clamp on AC and DC current and temp probe fopr abt
$80- 15% sale for Fathersday
Thanks
Joel Wilkins
m/s Miss Magoo
C-45, #98
S. Pasadena, FL
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