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Milwaukee 2217-20 multimeter

Checked 2026-10-17 against Milwaukee's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician

The Milwaukee 2217-20 is a multimeter, sold on its own. Milwaukee publishes CAT III 600 V safety rating, 600 V DC voltage (max range), 600 V AC voltage (max range), 10 A AC current (max range). In the box: Digital Multimeter w/Lo-Z 2217-20, Electrical Test Lead Set, Dual Banana Thermocouple, 2x AA Batteries, Manual. Source: Milwaukee's US product page, checked 2026-10-17.

Key specs

Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT)
CAT III 600 V
DC voltage, max range
600 V
AC voltage, max range
600 V
AC current, max range
10 A
DC current, max range
10 A
True-RMS
Yes
Low-impedance (LoZ) mode
Yes
Batteries (cells)
Alkaline (AA)

Not on Milwaukee's US product page for the 2217-20: Display resolution; Resistance, max range; Warranty. We do not guess.

In the box

  • IncludedMultimeter: Digital Multimeter w/Lo-Z 2217-20
  • IncludedTest leads: Electrical Test Lead Set
  • IncludedBatteries: 2x AA Batteries
  • Not listedCase or holster: not in the maker's box list
  • IncludedAlso in the box: Dual Banana Thermocouple

Model number ending "20": Bare tool: no battery or charger. How Milwaukee model numbers work.

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  • US retailer, ships from the US
  • Free shipping over $199
  • Family owned since 1948
  • Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17

Compared with

All specs

Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT)CAT III 600 V
DC voltage, max range600 V
AC voltage, max range600 V
AC current, max range10 A
DC current, max range10 A
True-RMSYes
Low-impedance (LoZ) modeYes
Batteries (cells)Alkaline (AA)
Capacitance, max range1,000 μF
Frequency, max range50 kHz
Temperature measurement-40° F to 752° F (-40° C to 400° C)
ContinuityAudible
Min/Max recordingYes
Backlit displayYes

Ratings are Milwaukee's published figures from its US product page, listed under Sources. Anything not on that page is left out rather than guessed. Check this against another model.


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Quick answers

What is the 2217-20's safety (CAT) rating?

Milwaukee rates it CAT III 600 V. CAT IV covers the service entrance and utility side, CAT III distribution-level circuits such as panels and feeders; the lower of the meter's and the test leads' ratings is the one that applies. See our <a href="/cat-ratings-explained/">CAT ratings guide</a>.

Does the 2217-20 measure DC current?

Yes: Milwaukee lists a DC current range up to 10 A.

Is the 2217-20 true-RMS?

Yes, Milwaukee lists it as true-RMS, so readings on non-sinusoidal loads (drives, dimmers, electronic ballasts) are not averaged.

What batteries does the 2217-20 use?

Alkaline (AA) (dry cells; no tool battery platform).

Does the 2217-20 come with test leads?

Yes: Electrical Test Lead Set.

Owner reviews

2.9 out of 5 from 7 owner reviews on MilwaukeeTool.com (as shown on Milwaukee's 2217-20 page, checked 2026-10-17). Read the owner reviews on MilwaukeeTool.com

Manuals and official documents

Sources

  1. Milwaukee US product page 2217-20, retrieved 2026-10-17

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