Has anybody seen the new mac Autometer? PN - EM112. Looks interesting and maybe even handier than a regular dmm. Currently have a SnapOn EEDM525E which is the new one with the color display and don't mind it but ran across the mac. Whats everyones thoughts??
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New Mac Multimeter??
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Fedwrench
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Visit mactools.com punch in em112 and a short video will pop up.
I don't think it measures amps/miliamps so, it can't test for parasitic draws.
It appears to be the latest version of a multimeter that will do some things for you but, won't do everything. I think you would better off with a Fluke Automotive meter and then master how to use it.
I don't think it measures amps/miliamps so, it can't test for parasitic draws.
It appears to be the latest version of a multimeter that will do some things for you but, won't do everything. I think you would better off with a Fluke Automotive meter and then master how to use it.
kd3pc
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both mac and SO will require a premium payment, over the just fine fluke models.
I just keep using my old Fluke and it still performs flawlessly for everything I do.
YMMV
I just keep using my old Fluke and it still performs flawlessly for everything I do.
YMMV
redmondjp
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My thoughts are NEVER to buy a DMM from a tool company - you'll just get a rebranded, overpriced, imported lower-grade unit.
As stated, just get a Fluke and be done with it.
As stated, just get a Fluke and be done with it.
Visit mactools.com punch in em112 and a short video will pop up.
I don't think it measures amps/miliamps so, it can't test for parasitic draws.
It appears to be the latest version of a multimeter that will do some things for you but, won't do everything. I think you would better off with a Fluke Automotive meter and then master how to use it.
Thought about the fluke, but the places around here that sell are a monday-friday 8-4 kind of operation... makes it "easier" to go with the mac or snap on. been in the ag trade going on 6 years now with plenty of electrical dig under my belt. Typically we rarely see amperage/draw related problems. more so usually to find that good old broken wire somewhere.. strictly for that type of work would be why i am interested.
Not sure why someone would want this vs say a Greenlee dm200 or 210 for less money. I don't know the street price of that meter but it has really limited features for the money.
It rings up at 129 USD, bout 150 canadian with the exchange. paid over 300 CAD for my Snap-On, which has treated me exceptionally well. More so just curious if anyone had tried this new mac one out!
Aside from the logic probe (which is really not much of a feature) this seems like a very limited meter for ~$130 US. I don't know Canadian prices but as points of comparison from Amazon:
Fluke 101, just over $50
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JT5RUUU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Small, durable and seems to all but match the features. No current measurement.
Greenlee (Brymen OEMed) meters MD-200 and 210. The 200 is ~$80 and the 210 is around $110.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JZB4EE/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TO5YTQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
These are very impressive little meters. Very durable, good feature sets. The 210 includes a temperature probe/thermocouple measurement ability.
I get the issue with not being able to make it to the store but if you can order online that should address that problem.
Fluke 101, just over $50
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JT5RUUU/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Small, durable and seems to all but match the features. No current measurement.
Greenlee (Brymen OEMed) meters MD-200 and 210. The 200 is ~$80 and the 210 is around $110.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JZB4EE/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TO5YTQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
These are very impressive little meters. Very durable, good feature sets. The 210 includes a temperature probe/thermocouple measurement ability.
I get the issue with not being able to make it to the store but if you can order online that should address that problem.