Quote Originally Posted by mudnut View Post
I have a cheap digital multi meter, but it likes to give odd readings sometimes, so the "Dearest, I need a good digital meter too" will come into play when I let her read your post.
You can get very reasonable digital meters for around $40. Not so many years ago they were many hundreds of dollars - but not any more. Some years ago the average price for our work meters was just under the $1000 mark. Jaycar have a good range of good quality reasonably priced meters. Don't buy a $10 meter. May be OK for an emergency meter in the boot of the car - but not for any serious measurements.