Review on IDEAL INDUSTRIES INC. 61-340 Test-Pro Digital Multimeter with Temperature Measurement, Capacitance, Frequency, Backlight, CATIII Rated for 600v by Lukundo Lim

This gauge was good and accurate for about 3 months, it didn't last well, I had it for 5 months. I blew a 500mA fuse while making measurements on a low voltage DC circuit. Sure, I walk the mile to college every day with that yard of rain, snow, and glitter. For $100 it should hold up better. Temperature readings are extremely important to what I do and even a brand new one just wasn't accurate, now it's stuck at 64 degrees no matter what. The fuses are overpriced and really hard to find, maybe a blown fuse is the cause of the problems, but I don't want to invest time and money in this meter if the fuse doesn't solve the calibration problem. I will try Fluke 116 and hope it is more reliable.