I've switched from DX.com to Banggood because things seem to come in 15 days or so rather than the 7-8 weeks from DX.
This is the first time I’ve used Banggood. RX.com looks fishy and gets many negative reviews. 🤔
Russ
As an update to my review video, someone mentioned that the 8008 can have its auto poweroff disabled by holding SEL while turning the meter on. I can confirm that this also works on the 8009.
As an update to my review video, someone mentioned that the 8008 can have its auto poweroff disabled by holding SEL while turning the meter on. I can confirm that this also works on the 8009.
Thanks for the info, I will be doing that to my 8008 and 8009.
EDIT: must be doing something wrong here. I held the sel button in as I turned them on until I heard 4 beeps, which was pretty quick. However, they both still shut down after awhile, I didn't time it, too busy surfing EEVBlog.
My Aneng 8009 appears to be fairly accurate. 👍
Russ
Just checked my AN8001 on the mV range and it has over 1G input impedance on the mV range. Is the AN8009 the same? It is pretty handy if it is the case.
To check, put a voltage into the mV range of the meter and read the result. Then add a 10MOhm or 1MOhm resistor in series, and see the voltage drop compared to the first reading. If you try reading the impedance with another multimeter, you will grossly over-voltage the input so the reading will be nonsense. For the AN8001, there was less then a 0.1% decrease in the voltage when a 10M resistor was added.
The AN8001 can go to 619.9mV on the mV range, but the AN8009 is limited to 99.99mV. The AN8008 and AN8009 have an extra x10 amplifier for the mV range so you may have a lower input impedance.
Dave's 121GW has only a 10M input impedance on the mV range, but it will be properly protected. The manual for the Aneng AN8001 meter does not mention a safe overvoltage limit for the mV range, so I would not ever like to see it connected to the mains.
Just checked my AN8001 on the mV range and it has over 1G input impedance on the mV range. Is the AN8009 the same? It is pretty handy if it is the case.
AN8009 is the same as I wrote in my review. This is very common on multimeters, but only for DC mV.
Just checked my AN8001 on the mV range and it has over 1G input impedance on the mV range. Is the AN8009 the same? It is pretty handy if it is the case.
AN8009 is the same as I wrote in my review. This is very common on multimeters, but only for DC mV.
I gather this is your review page:
http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/DMMReviews.htmlI like it a lot, especially the pop-up window as the cursor hovers over a multimeter. A really easy way to compare multimeters.
very nice page indeed, but I would like more dmm(s) to compare on it !
I like it a lot, especially the pop-up window as the cursor hovers over a multimeter. A really easy way to compare multimeters.
There are two different popups depending on where the cursor is, one with a photo of the meter and one with specifications.
I have got the 8002 version and gave it to my friend (electronics repair tech) who said that capacitance measurement might not be accurate. Is that correct with you? is it different than 8009?
very nice page indeed, but I would like more dmm(s) to compare on it !
I am working on it, I have many more reviews in queue. I am also open for suggestion of meters to review (Use the email on the lygte-info.dk page or a message from here, do not post it in this thread).
I do also plain on making multiple lists like here:
http://lygte-info.dk/info/roundCellChargerIndex%20UK.htmlBut I need more meters before I do that and I also need to decide on what conditions to split the lists on (The obvious splits would be a combination of price and safety).
Mine showed up yesterday. My initial impression is that it's a really nice little meter for $22 shipped.
I did some quick spot checks of voltage and current readings and it seems reasonably accurate. My biggest complaints so far is that the viewing angle on the LCD is terrible at the 12 o'clock position and that the fold out stand is a flimsy piece of crap. The bag and little lead kit was a nice surprise.
If anyone has anything they would like me to check out or test just let me know.
Mine showed up yesterday. My initial impression is that it's a really nice little meter for $22 shipped.
I did some quick spot checks of voltage and current readings and it seems reasonably accurate. My biggest complaints so far is that the viewing angle on the LCD is terrible at the 12 o'clock position and that the fold out stand is a flimsy piece of crap. The bag and little lead kit was a nice surprise.
If anyone has anything they would like me to check out or test just let me know.
My thoughts on it too. But for $24.00, I can’t complain.
Russ
I have told my fellow techs about these meters. As a reminder, our use is low resistance and continuity. There might be a time when voltage checks are needed but the resistance accuracy is important. I use mine with the Brymen leads that Frankie sells and the meter is very accurate, the OEM leads are not good quality. Size, for me, was another consideration, the smaller the better to fit in my tool bag. I know there are negative comments about the meter, But as Russ says, it's a $24 meter. If you want great specs, great viewing angles, solid stands, quality test leads, etc, buy a more expensive meter. As long as you take into consideration that it is a $24 meter, it will serve your needs fairly well. I have much better meters, but for my particular needs, there is no better bang for the buck.
I have told my fellow techs about these meters. As a reminder, our use is low resistance and continuity. There might be a time when voltage checks are needed but the resistance accuracy is important. I use mine with the Brymen leads that Frankie sells and the meter is very accurate, the OEM leads are not good quality. Size, for me, was another consideration, the smaller the better to fit in my tool bag. I know there are negative comments about the meter, But as Russ says, it's a $24 meter. If you want great specs, great viewing angles, solid stands, quality test leads, etc, buy a more expensive meter. As long as you take into consideration that it is a $24 meter, it will serve your needs fairly well. I have much better meters, but for my particular needs, there is no better bang for the buck.
I will try it with my Brymen leads 🤔
Russ
Just ordered one of these from BG. It'll work well as a backup to my main handheld meter - an HP (none of this Agilent/Keysight junk) 974A.
Get a set of Brymen leads from Frankie Tong on evilbay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brymen-Silicone-Gold-Plated-Test-Leads-Probes-for-Multimeters-CAT-IV-1000V/171162377470?epid=2063657290&hash=item27da129cfe:g:uSQAAOxyTjNShpch These work much better than the crappy OEM leads. Since all my DMMs were bought used and came with crappy leads or none at all, I am replacing all of them with the above leads.
I've got Probemaster Series 8000 on the HP (it's amazing how crappy the leads that came with the HP are) which I'm very happy with and I see the price on the Brymen leads is actually very slightly higher than the cost of the Probemasters. Are the Brymens really better than the PMs? The only advantage I see is that the Brymens come with the bullet/banana adapters.
I haven't tried the Probemaster leads. I will have to look at them. I am not sure what got me going on the Brymen. I might get a set to see what they are like.
I’m going to try my extra set of Brymen leads on the Aneng 8009 and see what the difference is.
Russ
Russ, I noticed a spelling mistake in your review:
The other set of probes fells rather low quality,
<-- feels, rather than fells.
I like your review style, especially the comparison chart at the end. It gives a good overview of what the meter has wrt what is available.
Cheers!
Rod
Russ, I noticed a spelling mistake in your review:
The other set of probes fells rather low quality,
<-- feels, rather than fells.
I like your review style, especially the comparison chart at the end. It gives a good overview of what the meter has wrt what is available.
Cheers!
Rod
I actually a very good speller. It’s the predictive speller function on the I phone that screws things up, and I do not always catch and correct it. 😬
Russ
Russ, I noticed a spelling mistake in your review:
The other set of probes fells rather low quality,
<-- feels, rather than fells.
I like your review style, especially the comparison chart at the end. It gives a good overview of what the meter has wrt what is available.
That sentence and spelling mistake looks to be from my review that Russ linked to (Thanks). I have fixed it.
If you use a computer with a mouse, try my table here:
http://lygte-info.dk/info/DMMReviews.htmlYou can easily compare the chart for all the meters I have reviewed.