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Offline bsfeechannel

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2018, 02:25:34 pm »
Why would you ever buy BK precision when it's ITech (BK daughter company) sold at higher price?

You mean lower?

Because in another thread I showed that the products of some "reputable" manufacturer is overpriced and I was burnt at the stake for that.
I said that BK is ITech sold for more. English is my 3rd language but google translate agrees with what I wrote.

My dyslexia strikes again. I read "when Itech is sold at a higher price". Fortunately I got what you mean.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2018, 02:49:35 pm »
If you're referring to the soldering iron thread, you got burnt because there wasn't any proof. We have extensive tests and teardowns of various electronic loads that show they're essentially the same thing.

But I deserved it. I'm a heretic. I confess. I dared to challenge the established dogma that, if a product is expensive, it is because some otherworldly technology is being employed and it would be a sacrilege to reveal that it is not to mere mortals.

So I promise to abide by the holy doctrine and never commit this sin again.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2018, 02:51:37 pm »
But I deserved it. I'm a heretic. I confess. I dared to challenge the established dogma that, if a product is expensive, it is because some otherworldly technology is being employed and it would be a sacrilege to reveal that it is not to mere mortals.

So I promise to abide by the holy doctrine and never commit this sin again.
Again, keep discussions in the relevant thread. ;)
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #28 on: October 29, 2018, 03:04:14 pm »
Again, keep discussions in the relevant thread. ;)

But it IS relevant in this thread. I've been questioned why BK Precision when you can get the same s[tuff] for a lower price. I won't make the same mistake again.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #29 on: October 29, 2018, 03:12:53 pm »
Note that iTech and BK are not the same. There are always differences, e.g. a nicer display (dot matrix) on the BK vs. cheaper display (starburst) on the iTech.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #30 on: October 29, 2018, 03:18:49 pm »
But it IS relevant in this thread. I've been questioned why BK Precision when you can get the same s[tuff] for a lower price. I won't make the same mistake again.
Can you show support is exactly the same for both brands? That's interesting information to have.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #31 on: October 29, 2018, 03:19:56 pm »
Note that iTech and BK are not the same. There are always differences, e.g. a nicer display (dot matrix) on the BK vs. cheaper display (starburst) on the iTech.
iTech has dot matrix displays too, but those models tend to fetch higher prices as well.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #32 on: October 29, 2018, 03:25:07 pm »
Yes, but I meant models with similar specs. The BK model will be a little better and more expensive.

Also, if consumers buy products then the product is not unreasonable priced.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #33 on: October 29, 2018, 03:53:55 pm »
Yes, but I meant models with similar specs. The BK model will be a little better and more expensive.

Also, if consumers buy products then the product is not unreasonable priced.
Really? BK8500 series have segmented display and cost $1,155+ http://www.bkprecision.com/products/dc-electronic-loads/8500-300-w-programmable-dc-electronic-load.html#galleryLargeModal
Then you can buy ITech with the same display for more than twice less and even IT8500+ series with display having 2 rows it still would be much cheaper.

« Last Edit: October 29, 2018, 03:59:46 pm by wraper »
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #34 on: October 29, 2018, 04:35:13 pm »
I think that it can be a jungle, looks like it:-)

But how much quality / price do I need?
I am thinking of a load that after 5 years of normal use and learning, properly still is an okay tool in my lab.
So nothing wild nor something sh*tty.

As I understand you all, it is a choice between the BK-lookalikes and not i.e. a Rigol?

Even if I appear online is it not necessary so, my computer is on 24/7 even if I am not on.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #35 on: October 29, 2018, 04:42:02 pm »
I think that it can be a jungle, looks like it:-)

But how much quality / price do I need?
I am thinking of a load that after 5 years of normal use and learning, properly still is an okay tool in my lab.
So nothing wild nor something sh*tty.

As I understand you all, it is a choice between the BK-lookalikes and not i.e. a Rigol?
The Rigol had quite a few issues when released and as far as I'm aware it hasn't improved a lot. Many people here seem to have been disappointed by it.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #36 on: October 29, 2018, 05:00:57 pm »
As I understand you all, it is a choice between the BK-lookalikes and not i.e. a Rigol?
Whichever you buy, BK, ITech or Maynuo, you should be fine. So choose whatever fits the spec and is the cheapest. If you order Maynuo of ITech from Chinese sellers you could save a lot additionally but unlikely to have a real warranty. In any case, none of those should fail unless you do something unreasonable to them.
 

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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #37 on: October 29, 2018, 06:41:16 pm »
Thanks a lot to you all!
Rigol is out and a cheap BK clone it is then:-)
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Re: Electronic load, why only constants?
« Reply #38 on: October 29, 2018, 07:17:30 pm »
When I bought my iTech the corresponding BK model used a dot matrix display. This nay have changed since then.
 


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