Planning to buy a multimeter / multitester ... need basic device to test for current / electricity ... can buy something more expensive for future-proof if price difference isn't that much ... only used occasionally (2-3 tines a year) ...
So far, found these two best sellers on Shopee ... an electrician mentioned something about an analog and digital model ...
https://shopee.ph/Ingco-Original-LCD...362.5058706694
https://shopee.ph/LCD-Digital-Multim...8-67bdd025c77a
Suggestions please ...
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January 17th, 2022 11:03 AM #1
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January 17th, 2022 11:24 AM #2they probably will fit the bill.
Originally Posted by Walter
my main concern is the weight.
for me, the heavier, the nicer. para hindi nahahatak when working.
i have both the analog and digital variants. i personally like the analog, probably because it's what i was brought up on.
compared to yesterdecades,
today's multimeters are much cheaper, but just as accurate and reliable. even the cheap ones.
lucky, this new generation.
our old meters were sanwa and before that, an american brand i forget...Last edited by dr. d; January 17th, 2022 at 11:35 AM.
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January 17th, 2022 12:54 PM #3【ANENG 】LCD Pocket Digital Multimeter Backlight AC/DC Automatic Portable Voltmeter | Lazada PH
this one looks a lot better. auto range. backlit. i think i'll buy this later even if i already have several slim multimeters
my favorite so far is UNI-T UT120
avoid the fat clunky ones w/ the noisy selector dial
don't get analog
get model that beeps on continuity
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January 17th, 2022 02:56 PM #4Yung binili ko sa Shopee na mura, nasira kaagad after less than 2 months
Ended up buying a "pricier" one found in the hardware store. Brand is Newstar. It is now 6 months and still working.
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January 17th, 2022 03:07 PM #5I'd go with a known brand, leads are protected in the case too.
https://shopee.ph/Sanwa-Cd800A-Digit...6-1bfc625b7e2e
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January 17th, 2022 04:38 PM #6You can't have enough...
I have two Sanwa analog multimeters (the other is in the office) and three DMMs.
99% of the time, I use the DMMs, as they have more functions than the Sanwa.
If you have an analog multimeter, always park the selector at the highest AC Voltage range (1,000 V AC in this model) when not in use. Don't leave it in resistance mode or current mode or you burn it up (lucky if you just pop the fuse) if you or someone else accidentally measure high voltage with it. You actually need those extra brain cells when using this. ;)
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January 19th, 2022 02:36 PM #7 Originally Posted by Vodka
【ANENG 】LCD Pocket Digital Multimeter Backlight AC/DC Automatic Portable Voltmeter | Lazada PH
this one looks a lot better. auto range. backlit. i think i'll buy this later even if i already have several slim multimeters my favorite so far is UNI-T UT120
How's quality of UNI-T? ... will probably get this ... UT123 ...
https://shopee.ph/UNI-T-UT123-Pocket...362.4212932764
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January 19th, 2022 03:29 PM #8uni-t better than aneng but anengs aren't bad either Originally Posted by Walter
that ut123 is too basic. lacks too many features
better get the M118A posted by gearhead
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January 19th, 2022 04:54 PM #9Found this on the web. Not the exact models but any way you look at it, the accuracy on these things are pretty good enough for general use.
Source: UNI-T UT136B and Aneng AN8 8 - Page 1
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