Good VFM multimeter for diagnosing battery drain
Discussion
Afternoon PHers. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good VFM multimeter I can use on my Zed? I have noticed my battery has been draining and the other day it wouldn't start. The battery was 6 years old so this morning I put a new one in, but I still suspect something might be draining it, even if the old one was a bit old, surely it shouldn't drain to the point where I can't even start it after 3 days of it sitting?
So, I need a good VFM multimeter. Not some cheap piece of crap that I'll end up replacing on the second use, but equally, not some mega expensive Fluke device as it'll only get used occasionally. Something that is suitable for the task of using with a car, ideally with clips so I don't have to hold the probes on while I'm working.
Also any pointers into the best way to trace the fault, what settings to use etc.
Cheers
So, I need a good VFM multimeter. Not some cheap piece of crap that I'll end up replacing on the second use, but equally, not some mega expensive Fluke device as it'll only get used occasionally. Something that is suitable for the task of using with a car, ideally with clips so I don't have to hold the probes on while I'm working.
Also any pointers into the best way to trace the fault, what settings to use etc.
Cheers
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