It's TRUE! I try to make multimeter videos enjoyable, I really love testing and using these guys and it usually ends up being a good time! Thx for watching
@@aldrinelectronics4283 Check out my RICHMETERS RM406B Review, same identical multimeter! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9R5m8ej25jdnHU.html
@bFORCe20032 жыл бұрын
I bought this a couple of years ago and am satisfied with it, best of the cheapies if you ask me. Looks sturdy and more expensive than its price tag. I recommend it if you're looking for a cheapie.
@KeepOnTesting2 жыл бұрын
It's an all around solid multimeter, 👍 agreed.
@kokalti4 жыл бұрын
I like how you went into the internals. Great vid don't know why so many thumbs down
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback 👍
@realmattez2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@realmattez2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for PDF user manual, but this video is more beneficial. Thanks a lot.
@KeepOnTesting2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Glad the review helped. Keep On Testing 😀👍
@slybunda Жыл бұрын
can you use rechargeable AAA batteries in this or is it not advisable?
@KeepOnTesting Жыл бұрын
Yes not a problem 👍
@derektodd41265 жыл бұрын
It was nearly there, Darren.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Yes Derek...So close yet so far.... darn. I was hoping I was really going to like this meter!
@yambo595 жыл бұрын
I forgot to add, on your intermittent live function, looks like your jack connections are soldered to the board ok in the video, does it act the same with different leads-? Maybe the lead jack sleeve needs to be pullled out of its hole and squeezed together a bit -? Im just guessing and after squeezing the sleeves together a bit I like to wrap a single turn of electrical tape around the outside of the lead jacks before slipping them back into their holes, they fit tighter in the holes and makes the leads fit nice and snug. Also fair warning, if you take this one apart all the way its got the PITA spring and ball bearing switch detents design along with a LED panel and backlight that are not screwed down to the board, so reassembly is a bit like surgery-lol I laid in a touch of grease to the ball bearing ramps before reassembly, works very smooth but still nice and solid. I finally got the combo down for reassembling it with much less frustration but it sure would be easier if the LED panel was screwed to the board instead of just laid into its recess . Let me know if you find out the issue - im curious to see what your problem is as mine works great. My VFC comes up after I hit the Hz button then the VFC button, the manual says it stands for "variable frequency voltage", Im guessing its something for measuring motors or-??? Overall I really like this little 10,000 count meter, its not perfect but what sub $20 meter is-? lol
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Definately agree it's a very nice meter for the price. I'll be taking a closer look at it shortly and I'll give you an update if I can find what's causing the intermittent live problem, s you mentioned I'll try a new set of leads as well. Btw, thanks for your very informative replies, you seem like a very knowledgable meter aficionado and I appreciate your input. I'll be running the first contest soon for a free multimeter , should be fun. Stay tuned!
@slybunda Жыл бұрын
want this just for capacitor testing.
@KeepOnTesting Жыл бұрын
👍Will be great for that !
@slybunda Жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting excellent i have just ordered one for £9 thats like $11 inc delivery!!!!!
@KeepOnTesting Жыл бұрын
@@slybunda wow..Great price! Let us know how you like it 😀
@slybunda Жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting will let you know when it arrives.
@Rajnishkdhiman4 жыл бұрын
Hi Derren, while you are testing/reviewing you should add ac current and dc current measurement.
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
Depending on the multimeter, I will do more AC current testing in the future. DC mA and A are usually included with most of my new reviews.
@yambo595 жыл бұрын
Ive got one of these and like it quite a lot, not perfect for sure -- but one of the biggest things its 9999 count - true RMS, good capacitance range, nice big display, great looking rugged case and doesnt feel cheap - except for the leads - like most cheap meters. Yeah the continuity could be better, but even my Fluke 17B+ isnt what it could be as with many meters especially cheap ones. Ive seen far worse than this for same money. I like it overall even with its flaws.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
It's good value, flaws aside as you mentioned it does offer a lot. I just wish the continuity was better overall because this would have made it reside on my bench. Definitely much better than most "cheap" meters that's for sure!
@yambo595 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting- Yeah and it aggravates me why so many meters even some better more costly ones have to have crappy continuity performance, either its intermittent and slow or the beep is weaker than heck or both. We went to the freakin moon 50 years ago so its not like something this simple should be costly to make happen. I have an Amprobe 520 thats a very high quality meter but its continuity function isnt even as good as my Aneng 8009 using the probemaster leads, in fact the Aneng with PM leads even beats my Fluke 17B+ with PM leads and dont think that doesnt irk me-lol
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
HaHa, Yes it's hard to believe isn't it. now we are getting ready to send man to mars but we can't get a continuity buzzer to work worth a damn... Sigh ;) I was surprised the Probe-master leads made no difference though, this was highly unusual.Oh well, lot's of other meters can carry that flag! Cheers..
@thebeststooge5 жыл бұрын
@Darren Walker What would you suggest for a meter that does all of this and has a fast continuity? I suspect the slow is because the processor is slow inside AND it has to think about the auto ranging. Still, I need a meter yesterday so what would you suggest that does all of this and has a fast continuity?
@TechnoWit3D3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Which one is best budget multimeter, according to your test?
@KeepOnTesting3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rafael, check out the Top Ten under the review description here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rb6aesqEmKi2nI0.html
@lorencing2 жыл бұрын
Nice demo, thanks. When do you think one should buy this model over the DM100C? Is it worth buying the DM100C for the extra few euros/bucks?
@KeepOnTesting2 жыл бұрын
I would get the DM100C ..more features, more robust. Definitely worth the Xtra $
@zubberification5 жыл бұрын
MUSTOOL MT109 does the same 100MΩ resistance and 100mF. Thanks for the reviews.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Right you are! I've just added that one to the list Its a brand new meter as well...hopefully this is a sign of things to come. Thx for watching!
@zubberification5 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting Yea it was only released a few weeks ago, it was on sale on Banggood for $21 US when I picked mine up. The supplied test leads are pretty rubbish like most of them.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Roger that, too bad you can't buy just the meter and negate those crappy leads right out of the equation!
@zubberification5 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting Good thing is you can get those yellow cheapo leads that you have for $3 or a set of double banana plug leads from Banggood for $10 that come with alligator clips and different sized test probe pins.
@bloguetronica5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Subscribed.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@akudiluar7964 жыл бұрын
I am looking for an auto range multitester that is equipped with protection from 220 volt voltage so as to avoid damage when measuring 220 volt voltage but the selector position is wrong. does this multimeter have such protection? Such protection is important because I often forget to turn the selector in the right direction so that the multimeter burns and breaks
@pollydor075 жыл бұрын
Bought this model 2 on eBay from Hongkong and China .
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Congrats, it's a great little meter except for the slow continuity.
@yambo593 жыл бұрын
VFC is something to do with testing electric motors I think
@camurgo5 жыл бұрын
The Fluke 289 goes up to 100mF and 500 Meg Ohm, but then again it's not a cheap meter by any measure. As for the MESTEK DM91A, I would buy myself one if it weren't for the slow continuity, deal breaker for me. Nice review.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Indeed, the continuity is incredibly slow and will negate this one from my bench as well...Too bad because I really wanted to like this meter! The Fluke 289 is an incredible meter no doubt. I had no idea it went as high as 500 Meg Ohm, very sweet.. it is pricy though! Thanks for sharing.
@karlheisenberg63505 жыл бұрын
Leonardo Camargo Vejo que você está atrás do multímetro barato perfeito. Se pra quem paga em dólares um fluke 289 é caro, imagine pra gente. 5 mil reais uma coisas dessas, dá pra comprar um carro.
@greentjmtl4 жыл бұрын
The VFC mode should be for testing output of a three phase variable frequency drive, to filter out the carrier frequency and show only the actual output frequency. Although if anybody is working on a three phase motor he probably shouldn't be using a $25 meter.
@Kwankwoliang3 жыл бұрын
What is the difference between VFC mode and Low Pass Filter (LPF) mode? Kindly advise. Thx.
@Kwankwoliang3 жыл бұрын
For diagnosing a machine that is using vfd and 3 phase motor, is VFC multimeter better than LPF multimeter?
@greentjmtl3 жыл бұрын
@@Kwankwoliang Same thing, different name.
@Kwankwoliang3 жыл бұрын
@@greentjmtl thx
@pollydor075 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@superciliousdude5 жыл бұрын
Uni-T UT-61E costs around £30 ($40 USD) and does 220mF capacitance ±(3.0%+5) and 220Mohm resistance ±(0.5%+10).
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Good grief, 220mF!! That's insane!, Thanks to you I've just ordered one of these bad boys..Thx for sharing.
@superciliousdude5 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting It's a nice little meter and 22000 counts at that price is amazing, but it does have some drift on the resistance ranges, so a few years later resistance might not be in spec any more. It also has no backlight which is a shame. If you can still amend your order, I would recommend that you order from a european based seller as the EU versions of the UT61E have populated the MOVs and PTCs on the board for extra protection, whereas the more common Chinese and US versions are sold without those components on the board and with cheaper crappier fuses. You can tell the EU versions because they have a GS marking and bigger fuses.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
That's great advice, can you recommend a reputable European vendor that ships to North America? I do prefer that GS marking!
@superciliousdude5 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting No idea, sorry. I bought mine from rapidonline several years ago. I paid £36 (free delivery since it was part of a much bigger order) and in those days there was no "missing components" version. Someone I know recently bought one and his was missing several components on the board and his was using cheap BS1362 fuses instead of the bigger ones in mine, and there was no GS marking on this. (That one came from an eBay seller called hotmeter).
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
No worries, I'll find a European vendor and post the results. Thanks again.
@mkilickap4 жыл бұрын
I bought it perfect mini device and good work but it is measurement beatwean 45hz and 400hz
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
Roger that.. a great dmm it is...Small and loaded w features!
@aldrinelectronics42833 жыл бұрын
i Like it bro
@OKBAOK5 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren where did you buy the orange case on your et8101? thanks.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
It was actually rescued from another dead meter..fit perfectly ;)
@OKBAOK5 жыл бұрын
Darren Walker ok thanks for your reply🙂 have a good one.
@aldrinelectronics42833 жыл бұрын
DM100C reabviews pls tnx bro
@Jose-Ribeiro5 жыл бұрын
Where did you find (ebay please) the magnetic case/cover/holster at 3min21s? Please do reviews on dmm cases/covers/holsters.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
I took it (recycled) from another multimeter that was damaged during shipping. It was not purchased. It does fit really well and the magnetic backing is a bonus!
@Jose-Ribeiro5 жыл бұрын
I would love to add the magnetic backing to my WinApex ET8102. Do you know any way to do that, or do you know a universal (aliexpress) dmm case/cover/holster with magnetic that i could buy?
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
@@Jose-Ribeiro Sorry Jose, missed this message. Its really hard to find 3rd party dmm holsters it's really a non existant market..best bet is to salvage or swap a holster you like into another dmm if it fits. Sorry I know that's not much help.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
@@Jose-Ribeiro Forgot to add, the RICHMETERS 113D boot will fit the WinApex almost perfectly..and it has the metal hanger on the back!
@Jose-Ribeiro5 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting I would love to buy only the boot of the Richmeters. That way the WinApex will be perfect for my usage.
@homedefenselawrence5 жыл бұрын
i think it is better at the end of video if you write down the list of pros you see and list of cons
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea.. Noted. Thanks for your feedback
@homedefenselawrence5 жыл бұрын
@@KeepOnTesting thank you, Also if you may, do review of Aneng AN8009 vs Mestek DM91A - do include your recommendations at the end, he3 :)
@homedefenselawrence5 жыл бұрын
opps sorry, accuracy is also important ....so a standard measurement is needed for comparison. Again thank you :)
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
@@homedefenselawrence Indeed, I'm now using a voltage reference for all of the new multimeter reviews and I'm working on other standardized testing methodology. I hope to be as concise and accurate as possible no matter how expensive or cheap the meter may be.
@rpdigital174 жыл бұрын
I hope it had min/max feature.
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
That would've been a welcome addition!
@pollydor075 жыл бұрын
JUST RECEIVED TODAY DM91A . TESTED CONTINUITY VERY SLOW TO RESPONSE . NOT RECOMMENDED .
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, as I said in the review the continuity is terrible...still , it does have some great features...its definately not the best CHEAP-O out there by a longshot..thanks for the follow up.
@Brian-uq6jm5 жыл бұрын
Had this exact meter. What a piece of crap. However, your intermittently working live function is probably just a manufacture defect, mine worked well. What bothered me very much is that when i measured 9v battery using the battery mode for a little too long, a fuse got blown, then the regular DCV measurement got completely incorrect reading. It took me a while to figure out the fuse blown directly resulted in the inaccurate DCV reading. After I replaced the fuse, the reading got back to normal! i was like WTF? And although the meter can warn about blown fuses, it sometimes doesn't work/warn you. I can't even recommend this meter to hobbyists. This is just a random meter that its measurements and behaviours are just too random. If you had to troubleshoot a board while troubleshooting your meter at the same time, it'd be a living hell.
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is not good to hear ! I agree , troubleshooting a multimeter shouldn't be part of the equation!! Thanks for the feedback and detailed reply...😃👍
@tomasantecky99684 жыл бұрын
Thumb up from me mate :)
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Keep on Testing!!
@nilobarbecho40883 жыл бұрын
VFC..voltage free contact
@yambo595 жыл бұрын
could it be the range switch? press down on it, ive had to tweak them
@grantplaza29614 жыл бұрын
how to calibrate this one?
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not every multimeter can be calibrated by the end user. Trim pots have become a luxury. Replaced by onboard factory firmware calibration, closed case calibration etc.
@grantplaza29614 жыл бұрын
Okay thanks! I git this multimeter but its not accurate anymore
@KeepOnTesting4 жыл бұрын
@@grantplaza2961 Which ranges ?
@packmanelectric36845 жыл бұрын
It's also cheaper than the an8008
@KeepOnTesting5 жыл бұрын
Roger that!
@Brian-uq6jm5 жыл бұрын
but this meter doesn't compare to aneng8008, at least the aneng was reliable while I owned it. This meter is full of randomness.
@panthony1525 Жыл бұрын
Sounds effects ruin this otherwise informative video.