Looking at a faulty returned BM786 multimeter. Warning: Some components were harmed in the making of this video. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1520-troubleshooting-a-faulty-bm786-multimeter/ Youtube: Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog 1497 – RIP Fluke. Thanks Energizer. NOT.
RIP this Fluke 3000 wireless multimeter. Thanks Energizer for the alkaline battery leakage! Youtube: PART 2 Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmcSEJehqZM Energizer battery leakage in liquid form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZCPlbOuxJY Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1497-rip-fluke-thanks-energizer-not/ Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog 1449 – What Causes Excess Battery Drain? (BM235)
A BM235 customer has a BM235 that drains the batteries in OFF switch mode, lets look at the PCB to find out the possible culprits. Potentially applicable to any battery powered product. Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1449-what-causes-excess-battery-drain-(bm235)/ Podcast: Download
Read More »EEVblog 1448 – Convert a Fluke 77 IV to True RMS for 10 CENTS!
How to convert a Fluke 77 IV average responding multimeter into a True RMS model 177 for 10 cents. *Plus calibration gear Should also work for converting a Fluke 83V to 87V True RMS measurement vs Average Responding And how to calibrate a Fluke multimeter. Fluke 87V service manual with ...
Read More »EEVblog 1447 – EXPENSIVE Fluke vs CHEAPER Brymen – Teardown
Why are Fluke multimeters so expensive? PART 2 A teardown of the Fluke 70/170 series vs the Brymen BM786. Is there any design and construction difference that justifies 2-3 times the price? 00:00 – Fluke vs Brymen 01:07 – The Yellow Peer Pressure 01:57 – Fluke 77/177 vs Brymen BM786 ...
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