Radio Shack 22-172 (Model 2200172, UPC 040293278861) True-RMS Digital Multimeter with high-current AC/DC clamp
There are MANY better brands & meters available, but for what it does, this one is surprisingly affordable. Particularly: True-RMS ACV & Hz, and inductive 800DCA clamp.
Since this meter has been out of production for many years, and RS has closed most of its stores; if you can't find one of these, don't be surprised. Just shop Amazon/eBay/etc. for something similar. The big inductive clamps on top aren't necessary for most automotive work, but this meter has them:
These pierce probes are expensive, but good accessories to go with any DMM:
Alternatively, common stickpins can be used; but don't allow them to short to each other, or to any other wire or grounded metal. These are cheap
backprobes that can also pierce.
![rs22172dmm.jpg Radio Shack 22-172 (Model 2200172, UPC 040293278861) True-RMS Digital Multimeter with high-current AC/DC clamp
There are MANY better brands & meters available, but for what it does, this one is surprisingly affordable. Particularly: True-RMS ACV & Hz, and inductive 800DCA clamp.
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Since this meter has been out of production for many years, and RS has closed most of its stores; if you can't find one of these, don't be surprised. Just shop Amazon/eBay/etc. for something similar. The big inductive clamps on top aren't necessary for most automotive work, but this meter has them:
[url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z398YWF][img]https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51EQSON8EWL._SS142_.jpg[/img][/url]
These pierce probes are expensive, but good accessories to go with any DMM:
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Alternatively, common stickpins can be used; but don't allow them to short to each other, or to any other wire or grounded metal. These are cheap [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FFHG5HR]backprobes[/url] that can also pierce.](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1077817/fullsize/rs22172dmm.jpg)