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    Troubleshooting on TV components

    First off I want to say I am so happy I found this site and this is a wonderful utensil to assist and inform people like myself. I am new to this world and am very excited to learn more about component diagnostics.

    I am wanting to know what is a good multimeter for doing component level testing that has an affordable price point? Also I am fine buying used off EBAY and Amazon, thanks you in advance!
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    Re: Troubleshooting on TV components

    I can't recommend any particular make or model, but certainly get one that has a good array of probes and crocodile clips. Components are getting so small these days.

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      I will recommend a used Fluke 79 or 77. I have been using these for years. They are excellent.

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        Fluke 77 and 79 are both great choices.

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          Re: Troubleshooting on TV components

          Originally posted by engelwood39 View Post
          I am wanting to know what is a good multimeter for doing component level testing that has an affordable price point?
          Define affordable? $10? $25? $50? $100?
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            Re: Troubleshooting on TV components

            The Fluke 77 and 79 are workhorses. Here are the positives and negatives.

            Positive
            - 2,000 hour battery life using 9V alkaline battery
            - simple, easy to use
            - likely within calibration after 20 or 25 years
            - reliable

            Negative
            - slow continuity speed
            - range switch could be a bit mushy depending on condition of meter
            - lacks features compared to its latest versions (like capacitance, min/max/average, etc)

            The 77 and 79 are good meters, but be careful not to overpay. $30 USD would be the max I would pay.
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              Related post ...

              https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showpo...7&postcount=17
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                Fluke is my first choice, Agilent my second.

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                  Re: Troubleshooting on TV components

                  Originally posted by retiredcaps View Post
                  The Fluke 77 and 79 are workhorses. Here are the positives and negatives.

                  Positive
                  - 2,000 hour battery life using 9V alkaline battery
                  - simple, easy to use
                  - likely within calibration after 20 or 25 years
                  - reliable

                  Negative
                  - slow continuity speed
                  - range switch could be a bit mushy depending on condition of meter
                  - lacks features compared to its latest versions (like capacitance, min/max/average, etc)

                  The 77 and 79 are good meters, but be careful not to overpay. $30 USD would be the max I would pay.
                  Affordable is very relative to the person, sorry for leaving out my price range. Also economically priced would have been a better way for me to state that. as far as the $30 range... I would consider that to be very good price wise. Thanks for all the input! this online community is awesome!

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