Multimeter

[illmatyk]

Just curious, I just bought a multimeter today and it didn't have a case. I was just wonder how you guys store your multimeter.

 

[Coolabah]

Just curious, I just bought a multimeter today and it didn't have a case. I was just wonder how you guys store your multimeter.

If it is an el-cheapo, I just wrap its cords around itself but make sure it sits on the top of my toolbox with the screen uppermost. My better quality ones came with their own case or rubber holster so I keep them in that . Provided you don't throw your monkey wrench from across the room into your tool box, it is not that easy to break one of these things ... YMMV !!!

 

[mrholeshot]

The only one I keep in a case is my Fluke 88. Keeping in the case also keeps me from using it as often as I should. Kind of like my guitars. I'm so afraid of messing up the really expensive ones I play the cheaper ones. In 10 years I've probably only used it 30 times. Crying shame

 

[leftyz]

I keep it laying haphazardly in my tool bag with the cords wrapped around itself. However it's one of the $4 ones from HF.

 

[fr0mastaj]

I just put mine in the drawer with all my other electrical stuff. Mine has the rubber sleeve around the whole thing so it can take some hits...but it has yet to see any inadvertent damage anyways.
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[kc-steve]

^^ x2. I was an electronics tech in the medical and aircraft industries for over 30 years and used the Fluke 8020 (?) in my tool kit stored in the case. But now I keep 3 HF Centek multimeters around just wrapped in the test leads. They're accurate enough and when one breaks I have two others that were a fraction of the cost of that Fluke and just as accurate. You can also verify accuracy by comparing the different multimeters rather than taking them to someone for minor adjustments and testing.

Steve

 

[Theloniousmonk]

I just store it with the rest of my tools, on the floor.

 

[NWphotog]

Best Buy and similar places carry nice padded cases for portable hard drives that work great. They're very nicely made but the down side is cost ($10-$29 typically).

 

[mrshaun]

I just store mine on top my box ( in the garage ) sitting right side up so I always know where it is at.

 

[illmatyk]

Cool thanks for the replies...

I was thinking of looking for a case for it but I think im just gonna keep it in the same plastic box that I keep my spare flash light in.

 

[mkirkpatrick]

sears has a craftsman case for multimeters for 18 bucks or so. soft padded case works, and not too expensive

 

[illmatyk]

sears has a craftsman case for multimeters for 18 bucks or so. soft padded case works, and not too expensive

The Sears in my area isn't opening for a couple more weeks to my knowledge but when they do i'll be sure to look into that. Thanks.

 

[turkdc]

I keep mine in a rubbermaid container. It offers some protection from having stuff dropped on it and it seals out moisture.

 

[Arne73]

I keep my Fluke 87 in a padded case w/ the leads, my T5 in it's holster in my roller. I'm staking my life on the accuracy of my meter so I treat it with care.

 

[NWphotog]

I keep my Fluke 87 in a padded case w/ the leads, my T5 in it's holster in my roller. I'm staking my life on the accuracy of my meter so I treat it with care.

Your life? Tell us more.

 

[Arne73]

I'm a mechanic/electrician in a industrial production facility, when I open a panel to check for the presence of voltage, I'm counting on it to be accurate. I rely on my multimeters for diagnostics and safety.

 

[kc-steve]

I keep my Fluke 87 in a padded case w/ the leads, my T5 in it's holster in my roller. I'm staking my life on the accuracy of my meter so I treat it with care.

I'm a mechanic/electrician in a industrial production facility, when I open a panel to check for the presence of voltage, I'm counting on it to be accurate. I rely on my multimeters for diagnostics and safety.

Treating a multimeter with care is not likely going to make your job safer. . . only taking proper precautions around electricity is going to keep you safe. However, it will keep you from spending money for repairs or replacement. When a multimeter gets banged around and starts giving erroneous readings, then it becomes obvious, so take it to a calibration specialist, repair outlet or buy a new one. If you read "zero" volts on something that should read 220v, I always check a known voltage to verify that the multimeter works properly. I speak from 30 years of experience in the aircraft and medical industries.

Steve

 

[Teken]

I'm a mechanic/electrician in a industrial production facility, when I open a panel to check for the presence of voltage, I'm counting on it to be accurate. I rely on my multimeters for diagnostics and safety.

 

[K5blazer83]

My Blue Point DVOM and its accessories are stored in a black nylon case in my electrical drawer.

 

[Dewaynep]

I store mine with the leads wrapped around it in my drawer with some of my other electrical test equipment. I say some because all off it won't fit in one drawer. I used to put my meter back in a nice soft case but found it was too slow to get out most times when you need to do a simple voltage check, etc...

 

[mrholeshot]

I'm a mechanic/electrician in a industrial production facility, when I open a panel to check for the presence of voltage, I'm counting on it to be accurate. I rely on my multimeters for diagnostics and safety.

In that situation I would be carrying a wiggy. Much more durable and gives the basic reading. It won't get fried so easy. Perfect tool for checking for the presence of voltage.