ANENG goes crazy with new meters

[m k]

I bought Aneng for high-ish AC current, but it's a clamp so I'm probably safe.

[orb]

My aneng an870 sometimes shows "err" (or the screen "turns off" for a while) when I change the position of the knob. It causes reset the "apo" setting, the multimeter goes to auto power off.

And... yes, probably here is the answer why it does that way.

What, you live in the desert or maybe you have the Outback edition lol. Humidity really aggravates it.
My AN8008 switch is some copperish coloured metal that is probably anodized aluminium they way it oxidized. I've tried three different contact cleaners and lubes, and after a couple weeks it's always making bad connections. I wonder if ANENG has changed to something better.

[Fungus]

We haven't had a new Aneng meter for ages, I hope they're OK.

[floobydust]

Well, I would say they unfortunately rolled out a few unpopular models lately, as far as form factor, functions etc.  I can't see the cellphone-style or one button automatic deals being hot sellers.
This in an absolutely saturated market - there are dozens of models, brands, private labels out there. It's like spam when you search for one, 1,000's of them.

[nigelwright7557]

Being tight with money I usually use a cheap multimeter.
Finding one that is accurate on low ohms is hard.
I finally found a cheap one that works and its a Kaiweets meter.

[MadScientist]

I like the anengs you get a throwaway meter I have several

[MrAl]

Looks like Aneng has a new collection of meters for the holiday season.

There's a new Bluetooth meter that connects to your phone:



A new pocket multimeter:

Edit: But the screen appears to be horrible in real life - give this one a miss!



A crazy colored new general purpose meter:



A new 9999 count "professional" multimeter:




Edit: That one ^^^ looks suspiciously similar to the crazy colored one. 

What's the range, the true range, on the blue tooth meter?

[MrAl]

Are they still dangerous as fuck though?

if you use protection suit and thick rubber gloves with fire protection, it is pretty safe 

That's why they make a blue tooth version (ha ha) 

[MrAl]

I like the anengs you get a throwaway meter I have several

Like a disposable camera 

[MadScientist]

Exactly , I keep them located near where I needed them in toolboxes etc. whereas I keep the better stuff in my lab/office. Hence one is always to hand

[ElectricPower]

I have an Aneng Q10 and AN8009. They are suprisingly accurate for DC measurements. A great "number two" meter to have, and wery sheap too.

[mwb1100]

Amazon US has the "BSIDE ZT-Y2" on sale for $15 which visually appears to be a near twin of the ANENG Q10.  The differences that are apparent include:

  - the ZT-Y2 doesn't have VFD
  - no  square wave out
  - has a black on white LCD display
  - 6000 count instead of 9999 count (so... a different DMM chipset?)

  - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KMV5FBN

If you're interested in a cheapo meter, Amazon says there are about a dozen left.

Be sure to check the 50% off coupon.

[coromonadalix]

3D rendered fuses for golden safety!

Double cheap fuses   loll

[Fungus]

Amazon US has the "BSIDE ZT-Y2" on sale for $15 which visually appears to be a near twin of the ANENG Q10. 

They're all made by Zotek: https://zotektools.com/products/

I haven't seen that one with non-inverted screen before, it's almost interesting. 

(but I have no use for feeble non-contact voltage detectors or temperature though and they would annoy me)

[mwb1100]

They're all made by Zotek: https://zotektools.com/products/

I haven't seen that one with non-inverted screen before, it's almost interesting. 

Ahah:  I found a teardown:

Looks pretty much identical to my recollection of the Q10.  Single PTC, small fuses (are they even sand-filled? ceramic?).

Doesn't meet its 100KHz spec for reading frequency.

[Fungus]

Single PTC, small fuses (are they even sand-filled? ceramic?).

If you're worried about arc flash about then maybe don't buy Aneng. 

Buy Aneng for what they are - nice little meters that work great on the bench with 5V, 12V, etc.

[ElectricPower]

Just wonder...

Why is safety so important in a meter that costs 10 dollar? Why not just take it for what it is? In my opinion a godd and sheap number two meter for use in car/boat or in DC circuits off grid.

You don't need a Fluke 289 for measuring a 12V battery or continuity in a DC circuit.

But i'm agreed that everyone that has electronic as hobby must have at least ONE good meter. But as number two meter, i think Aneng Q10 and AN 8009 is good meters.

[mwb1100]

Note to self: don't mention fuses in an Aneng thread...

[ElectricPower]

Note to self: don't mention fuses in an Aneng thread...

I just don't like people making fun of a brand because they don't have the ability to put a fuse that costs twice as much as the multimeter itself.

It's just common sense.

A multimeter that costs 20 dollars is not made for use in the lab or for high voltage. members in this forum should understand this more than anyone else I think.

[floobydust]

Winter Clearance Event Jan.9-13 at Aliexpress ANENG01 Store, ANENG Official Store, ANENG Favourable Store. But I find they added $$ to shipping, too much for my liking.
Dave's link leads to generic "multimeter" query http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/fznLfbK

I think Zotek is the OEM and ANENG, ZOYI, BSIDE etc. are just private label brands. Of the chinese multimeters, in clusters they all use the same design. For the case, LCD display, marketing, cheesy fuses etc. I don't see differences.

You can't have it all - proper rated fuses are huge.

edit: Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) closed Jan.15-Feb.1 taking orders but shipping after that

[Fungus]

Note to self: don't mention fuses in an Aneng thread...

 

[ElectricPower]

I have an ANeng AN870. It has hanged on a screw on the wall in almost 6 mounth without use. For couple of weeks ago i noticed the display (the glass forran the screen) was missing. I found it on the floor....

So i didn't like that meter. Gave me a bad feeling.

My Q10 and AN8009 i am wery happy with. Good meters for the price

[exe]

I have 8002 and 8008 models, and they are not suitable for me for mV range because up to a few mV error. If I wiggle the selector it changes the displayed number . My old ut61e doesn't have that. Too bad, I do mV measurements quite often

[MrAl]

Note to self: don't mention fuses in an Aneng thread...

I just don't like people making fun of a brand because they don't have the ability to put a fuse that costs twice as much as the multimeter itself.

It's just common sense.

A multimeter that costs 20 dollars is not made for use in the lab or for high voltage. members in this forum should understand this more than anyone else I think.

Hi,

Just to note, my comments were for the sole purpose of adding some comedy to the thread following along with the posts i read before that.  I have no experience with these meters at all so cant comment seriously.  When i read the other posts though i had to laugh and the one thing i love besides electronics and related is comedy.

I had a couple cheapie meters in my time, one was a Harbor Freight i think it was $6 USD.  I could not use it at all because the readings would fluctuate when trying to read the automobile voltage while the car engine was running.  I think the ignition firing was messing up the readings.  It was a shame because it had a nice backlight.  Never used it again either.  Ended up in the garbage and i rarely throw anything away like that.

[coromonadalix]

Just wonder...

Why is safety so important in a meter that costs 10 dollar? Why not just take it for what it is? In my opinion a godd and sheap number two meter for use in car/boat or in DC circuits off grid.

You don't need a Fluke 289 for measuring a 12V battery or continuity in a DC circuit.

But i'm agreed that everyone that has electronic as hobby must have at least ONE good meter. But as number two meter, i think Aneng Q10 and AN 8009 is good meters.

You really want an answer  loll    Some people will try to use them on high volatge circuits, they will not care one bit about safety .......  price price price  is all we see sometimes
If it's not them who make the meters, other will replace them and still make those  sh@#@%%   meters  loll


Uni-T  did or still does some crappy meters and some over time have gained some seriousness  .... Choices is yours