Test Equipment

Is a $7 LCR Meter / Component Tester from Ebay any good? Dave tests the M328 (LCR-T4) model component tester. HUGE Forum Thread Forum summary videos HERE This group seems to maintain a version of the firmware: Podcast: Download

Dave tests the Uni-T UT-513 5000V high voltage insulation resistance tester with the PIntek 15kV HVP-15HF HV oscilloscope probe to see if it’s suitable for crude multimeter overload testing, with some spectacular results on the ANENG AN8008 Coupon Code: bargainprobe for 15% off Dave’s HVP70 probe! You can even pay …

Dave demonstrates why gold plated multimeter probes matter, and why you should be using them for all your electronics measurements. NOTE: Many people didn’t understand the point of this video. It’s about oxidisation of contacts, gold basically doesn’t do this, other probes can. Also gold probes are not necessarily recommended …

Bought as a possible repair video, Dave shows why the Fluke 8842A 5 1/2 digit bench meter is one of the best value 2nd hand bench meters on the market. Marvel at the LTFLU-1 reference! Forum HERE Manual with schematic References HERE Fluke Resistance Calibrator video HERE Podcast: Download

Dave looks at the $25 ANENG AN8008 Multimeter It has some unusually low ranges making it ideal for electronics use. Or is it? Forum HERE Previous discussion Hires photos: Podcast: Download