ESR Meter

[akanowitz]

Hi Guys,

This is a desperate attempt and trying to get an ESR meter at a reasonable cost in Australia. Any recommendations or advice appreciated.

Thanks
Alan
 

[notsob]

1. define 'reasonable'

2. change your profile to show your country as oz

[akanowitz]

Hi
Thanks for that , did not realize my profile was not complete,  I would say willing to spend up to about $200 on a unit.

Regards
Alan

[kripton2035]

(almost) all about esr meters on my web site (url below)

[akanowitz]

Do you have any opinions on the Lutron LSR-9183?

[notsob]

There's kriptons great references, already listed.
Also there's the copy of bob parker's unit - used to be sold by dick smith before DS became just another trumped up retail store
http://www.anatekcorp.com/blueesr.htm
and an analog display one, kit available from aztronics - adelaide
http://www.users.on.net/~endsodds/esr.htm

and the commercial ones, but they will cost a lot more then your budget.

[don.r]

There is this one, I have no idea if it's ok or not: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/mesr-100-esr-meter/

[Wytnucls]

Proper LCR meters aren't that expensive, if you don't mind Chinese manufacture:
CEM DT9935 or UNI-T UT612, both cost about USD150.00, including free shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-CEM-9935-Professional-LCR-Digital-Multimeter-Safety-10-100KHz-L-C-R-D-Q-/280936728409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4169224759

http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNI-T-UT612-Multi-purpose-LCR-Meter-Inductance-Capacitance-L-C-R-DCR-Q-D-ESR-/190829239455?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6e4f1c9f