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| Irukandji:
Hi guys, i hope i write my question on the right forum page. I need a new multimeter becouse my old Peaktech 1075 makes me crazy.https://www.reichelt.de/multimeter-digital-1999-counts-spannungsdetektor-peaktech-1075-p36425.html?&trstct=pol_8 It don't measure the right Voltage or Ohms. It shows me ever a other resistor value on the same resistor when i make the multimeter off and then on. At a 1000 Ohm resistor it shows me 1009 ohm or 1050 ohm or 1000 ohm or 1023 ohm or 1100 or...... and the same issue it show me at the voltage range. I don't know what is wrong with it....It is my first multimeter :'( so i think i was the issue and i killed it. Now i need a new one and i don't know which multimeter i should buy. I prefer: - a big screen ( same like my old one or a little bit bigger) - background light - temperature measure - fast count - capacitor test ( would be fine) - ncv (not must have) - is auto range good or not? - price near 50€ I need the multimeter for testing my curcuit on a breadboard. Not really high voltage but time to time i test my house plug/power point 230V 50Hz. I don't know which multimeter is good or bad. I cant find many review for Peaktech multimeters. I think they only buy from other manufactory. The eevblog makes advertising for aliexpress and call it BUDGET MULTIMETERS!! I see there a multimeter calls aneng 8009. Is this a good Multimeter for me or do you prefer a other one? best regards |
| Darkwing:
Is your battery at full charge? But anyway: as a cheap entry level multimeter I recommend the Model VC97: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Digital-Handheld-Multimeter-VC97-DC-AC-Volt-Amp-Ohm-NCV-Tester-Meter-TRMS-AC/173589311922?hash=item286abab1b2:g:d7wAAOSwtLtbw~xd I measure "everything" with it. In my oponion it is very important that you can reach the fuse(s) very easily, without the need to disassemble the whole case of a multimeter. You don't see this at the pictures, but with the "rectangle" versions of a VC97 this is possible. Don't buy the "curved" versions. You can still find loads of this model on Aliexpress; some on ebay. And remember: don't buy the "curved" versions. (!) "Rectangle" you need. ;) VC97. |
| Microcheap:
I have a some multimeters at my bench and I think one that tick all your requirements is the UNI-T UT139C and it is what I would recommend as it is my favorite of the bunch. I have one VC97 that I like very much and it has served me for a long time, but it is different from that one linked above, mine does not have backlight nor NCV. My second choice after the UT139C would be the UT61E. I like that it is 22000 counts and it has serial interface, but it also doesn't have NCV nor backlight, although I modded it to add this feature. I also have the AN8008, it is nearly identical to the AN8009 except that it doesn't have the NCV feature. I don't use it very much, for me it is too small and the resolution at mA range is not great. It is the cheapest and its build quality reflect it. I think the Aneng are a good option to have in a bag to carry around just in case you need do a quick measure, but it is not my case. Oh, and the UT139C has a little better input protection, not too relevant for low power electronics but as you said you occasionally need to probe mains, that is something to consider. You will find a lot of detailed information about these meter in this forum. |
| exe:
I like my aneg meters (also know as richmeters and probably other "brands"), particulary AN8002 model, it's well balanced, imho. I also have AN8008, found I like AN8002 more. UT61E is a good choice as well, but they are not spot on. So, you have good resolution, but not accuracy (it has trimpot inside to adjust, but it seems mine of poor quality, some modding is needed). It's still my favorite meter. I suggest have at least two meters for simultaneous measurements. PS my main criteria for a dmm are: fast continuity test, fast display updates, reasonably fast autoranging, high-contrast display. |
| Irukandji:
Hi thanks for your feedback. If i buy any of this multimeter have they all the same standard world wide or can they produce this products with other specs from land to land? More person are welcome to give me a choice for a multimeter.:) Btw: Yes i checked the batterie from my multimeter. It doesn't helped.^^ |
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