"Safer"cheap multimeter with led inputs?

[baastrup]

Which one would you guys recommend if it should have temp. Feature as well?

[baastrup]

15b+ is China exclusive, and doesn't have global warranty. It's made by Fluke China, fully owned Fluke subsidiary.

so are they a better buy?
they seem quite cheap on ebay

the Fluke 17b seems to have temp as well.

[baastrup]

You also might consider BM233 from Brymen. It has similar capabilities (no temp measurement, PC connection and bargraph) like the BM257 (EEVBlog multimeter)

Just a little note. The EEVBlog meter is the BM235..

@baastrup - I can highly recommend the Brymen meters, and I would choose them over the Amprobe.
Until now I've got a BM27, BM235 (EEVBlog), BM257, BM869 and a BM089 - They are relative high quality meters for the price, if you ask me.

Why is they better than Amprobe?

[Lightages]

Why they are better than the Amprobe is matter of opinion. The Amprobe AM-5X0 series offer some really good features for the price. They also have decent protection. As far as I know, the Amprobes all have proper third party certification for their CAT ratings.

Some people might say that the Brymens are better built. Brymen is actually the ODM for the AM-270, AM-140, and AM-160 as examples.

There are no Brymens in the same price point as some of the Amprobe AM-510 for example.

I would buy either based on your needs and price.

[baastrup]

Regarding Brymen.

Im still en doubt if should go for the bm233 or bm235 or even the bm257s

Is there any hardware differences between bm 235 and eevblogs bm235?


at http://www.tme.eu/gb/details/bm233/portable-digital-multimeters/brymen/ they say that it comes with the "K-type temperature probe
"
but what I understod 233 does not Measure temperature?

and what is bm233-web?
http://www.tme.eu/gb/details/bm235-wb/portable-digital-multimeters/brymen/#

so what would i gain if I upgraded from 233 to 235 or even 257s?

Are there other rebranded models of the 233,235, and 257s?

[PeterMadach]

I just picked up a BM233

I also got it from TME (Hungary). No K-type probe as the meter cannot measure temp. Just the meter, stock leads and a manual. Quality seems really good at first glance. Its a good pick if you don't need temperature measurement capability or the LoZ mode. Didn't open it up so I cannot confirm the chip is the same as the 235 or not, but I wouldn't be surpirsed if it is the same. The placement of the measurement types around the selector wheel is the same as with the 235, except the LoZ of course - its no proof, but a good indicator, that they use the same or at least similar chips. Didn't do any testing yet, but I have a really good feeling about this meter - mind you that it is my first Brymen, at the university where I study, I've only seen noname el-ceapo ones, some UNI-Ts and a handful of really old Flukes, so this is like a whole new universe for me.

I'd only pick the BM257s if you really need the IR communication option. Otherwise I'd go for the BM233/235 depending on your needs, just because they're newer and also cheaper - and I also love the screen flashing continuity tester

[baastrup]

Thanks all.

Ended up with a Bm257s as the price tag between bm235 and bm257s with shipping was very little.

Seems like very good meter.
Now it's time to learn about electric current and how to use  multimeter😋

[cs.dk]

The BM257 also have the bargraph, which i find very handy. I must admit, that i like the white backlight from the BM235.

[baastrup]

The BM257 also have the bargraph, which i find very handy. I must admit, that i like the white backlight from the BM235.

Yes i like the white backlight better as well, so that is the only cons :-)

[PeterMadach]

Yes i like the white backlight better as well, so that is the only cons :-)

plus the flashing continuity

[artag]

I have that same HF Mastech meter for my main out side disposable.   

I'm delighted to see such careful categorisation. I tend to just categorise my meters into 'bench', 'handheld' and sometimes 'vintage', but do you have candidates for all permutations of inside/outside, main/backup, disposable/quality ? Any other categories ?

[joeqsmith]

I have that same HF Mastech meter for my main out side disposable.   

I'm delighted to see such careful categorisation. I tend to just categorise my meters into 'bench', 'handheld' and sometimes 'vintage', but do you have candidates for all permutations of inside/outside, main/backup, disposable/quality ? Any other categories ?

  Maybe

Recycled
This by far categorizes the majority of the meters I have looked at.   

Modified
Meters that I have made some sort of modification to for demonstration purposes.   

Repaired
Meters that were damaged during my evaluation that I was able to repair and they still meet there original performance. 

Damaged
Meters that ere damaged and I was unable to fully repair but are still somewhat functional. 

Dead
Meters that are non functional but still in use.  5KY provided me with a UT61E which is the only meter I have that fits this category.  Although, it's nearing the recycle stage.   

Robust
Meters that I have yet to damage.  Because I normally run all of the meters to failure, there are VERY FEW meters that fit in this category.   

[joeqsmith]

Where's Rob McKenna when you need him?