Triplett 3022 Model 310-C Hand-Sized Analog Multimeter with Polarity Reversing Switch - AC/DC Voltage, DC Current, Resistance

This really is a fine meter, and it’s accurate as compared to some other more expensive meters that I use. It is quite compact and great for those times when you need an analog meter. Sadly it’s not made in this country. And when you go to buy spare fuses, you’ll find that Triplett has discontinued their own branded fuses. You’ll need to do some research yourself because I found that Triplett tech support is non-existent, after trying to contact them multiple times by both phone and email.

It's small, very well made, and very accurate. It works well for troubleshooting audio and telecom lines, which is my primary use. These meters have been around forever, I lost my last one in a flood, it was 20 years old and still worked as well as the day I took it out of the box.Analog meters are great for finding noise and short signal transients that digital meters just show as a bunch of constantly changing readings. The analog meter movement shows patterns in the signal and the small size of this meter makes it easy to carry with you in your go everywhere tool pouch.

Although an analogue device I have used this model meter for more than four decades. Accurate, ease of use, travel friendly, fits in your shirt pocket. I have other meters but this Triplett 310 is my all time favorite.

My only issue is that it does not operate on standard size batteries ( it requires (1) 1.5V and (1) 12V mini battery (which are included)) for operation. Otherwise it is perfect for counting electrical pulses necessary in automotive and electronic troubleshooting that a digital meter will not provide. My only issue the the uncommon battery size - too bad they cannot make a 9V or some AAA's to work for this product or else I would give it a 5 star rating.

The Triplett 310 has for over 50 years been a good choice for those that need a compact analog VOM. The current model (type 7) uses a readily available (and cheap) 12 volt battery for the highest resistance measurement range, rather than the hard to find (and expensive) 15 volt battery used by previous versions of this meter. (see my review for the 15v battery)Actually, this meter will (unlike a digital multimeter) make most measurements with no battery at all, batteries are only needed for the resistance ranges. (and they ARE included)This is a well made, high quality meter!

I had a Triplett meter at my first tech job many years ago when I was still in my teens. Now years later I found that I needed a reliable analog meter that I could trust. Yes, there are $3.00 multi-meters that you can buy at a flea market but if you do any real technical work and need something smaller, the Triplett is the meter. I still use Fluke digital meters for precise measuring but for trending and quick troubleshooting, analog is still the way to go. The Triplett 3018 is a solid meter in a compact size. The sliding lever is exact and easy to use with one hand when changes are required.Many commented that the meters of years ago were more solid and accurate. This meter is rather light so I guess they took some things out of it. My biggest concern is that I was measuring a voltage. I got a reading of both 10vdc and 10vac. How could it be both? I had to pull out my Fluke and determine the correct voltage. But that is an unforgivable error if you are doing a quick power supply check.

I used one of these as a technician with the phone company. Haven't needed one since I retired, but now that I do, this is the one I wanted.

Get what one pays for. Not as good as 310-c5th edition