Quote Originally Posted by Gambler Bob Rourke View Post
Pretty sure i got a bad multimeter. Tested the batteries and only getting 8.5 volts on all 4 batteries, then tested a 9 volt battery and was only getting 6.2 volts. Then swithced the meter to read AC and tested a 110 outlet and the outlet tested at 70. Headed back to the store.
Or it could be a bad battery inside your multimeter too. Most, at least my Fluke 77's, have an internal 9 volt battery and when they get low the multimeter can do some weird stuff.