Meterteck Digital Multi-meter
(DMM) - Voltmeter, Ohmmeter, Ammeter - 1 Year Guarantee - 2 Test Leads
If you are used to the military voltmeters that are built
for a tank to roll over them and keep on ticking then this is not the
multi-meter for you. It is light weight and meant for home or light use. It you
need a meter to toss in the back of your truck as you move from one job site to
another then this is probably not what you want. But if you are a home
handy-man or hobbyist then is probably the one you need to consider. I noticed
that some reviewers were disappointed in this multi-meter. If you are looking
for an expensive meter with very, very accurate readings or one built like a
tank then this multi-meter is not for you as it is neither. Meterteck Digital Multi-meter
was designed to be sold at a reasonable price and not be taken into battle and
used under enemy fire. I have an old non-digital meter that I have used for
years and did a comparison of the readings from my old meter to this new Meterteck Digital Multi-meter and
found very little difference in the readings.
I like the digital display that
can be backlit for use in a dark testing location. With my old unit I would
have to look at the scale on the meter and convert to get the actual reading.
That is not the case with the Meterteck Digital Multi-meter. The digital
display gives the actual reading without any interpretation or conversion.
Since this unit was built for use by amateurs it has an
overload feature to protect both you and the meter. Often while using my old
meter I would fail to guess the correct settings and would give the needle a
workout banging up against the stop post. Not so with the Meterteck Digital Multi-meter. It
has not meter or post to bang up against.
A multimeter is an essential tool for any homeowner or hobbist. I’m always
getting calls to check out my neighbor’s clothes dryer that suddenly stopped
drying. Or my daughters’ car battery that doesn’t seem to have enough power to
get her car started. Then there’s the circuit board in our built in oven that
went out. One thing after another where
a multi-meter is an indispensable tool.
This Meterteck Digital Multimeter is just what I needed. This unit seems to be
very well made, and has a professional feel to it. The included leads are well
made and snap securely into the meter. Their 20" length allows you to
reach long distances if needed. Included is also a K-type temperature probe. I
used this probe to measure the oven temperature of the oven I was working on.
It was a handy addition.
In addition to testing voltage, amperage, and resistance this unit has other
features. The non-contact voltage detection (NCV) allows you to check to the
presence of voltage without using the test leads. The auto off feature keeps
the battery from running down in the event that you forget to turn the unit
off. And this meter has a built in stand.
I hate most trap doors designed for the battery access in
a toy, or a tool. If you move the tool or toy around often you find the
batteries on the floor. I prefer batteries in a compartment that screws shut.
I’m not losing the batteries then. My old multi-meter came with one flimsy set
of test leads that didn’t last all that long so getting and extra set with this
Meterteck Digital Multimeter was a bonus.
I received this product
for free or at a greatly reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. For almost all my purchases I rely on reviews
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reviews about a product where the reviewer raves about an item without giving
clear reasons for their conclusions. I likewise pay close attention to reviews
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critical review are often writing out of frustration because they had a bad
experience, and they will often point out concerns that are valid that positive
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