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60% off Digital Clamp Multimeter Electric LCD Tester AUD $6.70+Free Delivery (48 Hours Only)

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60% off Digital Clamp Multimeter Electric LCD Tester AUD $6.70+Free Delivery (48 Hours Only)
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Store RepNewfrog.Official on 14/09/2013 - 19:27 newfrog.com (478 clicks)

Hi,all,today Newfrog offers this digital multimeter electric LCD tester with price-now AUD$6.70,was AUD$16.87.

The deal 48 hours only, take action FAST!!!

Features:
This Digital Clamp Multimeter can measure AC/DC voltages, AC currents and resistance.
This product is suitable for measuring high resistances,voltages,and strong current in industry and home use.
It also can be use for diode and continuity test.
It is very convenient to measure AC current¼ Œjust make electric wires cross though the jaw of clamp.
40mm (diagonal) LCD Display.
Small and compact design.
Data hold function.
Overload protection on all ranges.
Battery low indication.

Specifications:
Measuring range:
Max AC Current:400A
Max AC Voltage range:450V
Max DC Voltage range:600V
Resistance Measurement:200K Ohm range
Diode Test / Transistor P-N junction test
Continuity test with buzzer sound while < 75 Ohm
Power: 2 x AAA 1.5v battery

Package included:
1 X Digital Clamp Multimeter ( AAA Batteries are NOT included )
2 X Test Leads
1 X Manual

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  • stewy on 14/09/2013 - 20:18
    +2

    Mate this Chinese crap is hardly suitable for use in the home yet alone industry! Any half-intelligent sparkie would be using a quality Category 3 or 4 rated meter (of which Fluke would be the leading brand). This meter is only possibly good for the home electronics hobbyist and isn't suitable to ever be used to measure the voltage of anything connected to mains power.

    • pmupsinep on 14/09/2013 - 20:50

      isn't suitable to ever be used to measure the voltage of anything connected to mains power.

      Why?

      • eug on 14/09/2013 - 20:55

        It'll measure mains power just fine, it just might explode if you're unlucky enough to have a large transient or lightning strike come down the line while you're measuring.

        …or if you measure voltage with the probes connected to the amp socket. :)

        Proper CAT 3/4 meters are designed to .. well.. not explode. The resulting arc from a short (if the probes aren't connected correctly like above) could cause further damage too.

      • stewy on 14/09/2013 - 21:43

        Why? Well if you don't know the answer I would suggest not playing with electricity in the first place! ;) But yes eug is correct.

    • eug on 14/09/2013 - 20:52
      +2

      I think it's really obvious this is for home hobbyists.

      If a sparky was even considering using a $7 multimeter for mains work, he should probably quit his job.

      That said, at least when using the clamp, there's no direct electrical connection.

    • Russ on 14/09/2013 - 21:51
      +2

      This multimeter SHOULD NOT be used on mains. It doesn't state Cat 2,3 or 4 rating, so you must assume it is Cat 1 only.

      The Cat ratings tell you how safe the multimeter is to use. Cat 1 is for non-mains applications only.

      A Cat 1 multimeter can kill you in unusual ways - like discovering that the insulation on the leads isn't thick enough, and the mains electricity can arc through the insulation. This could lead to you (or your friend/relative/family member) getting electrocuted by simply having the lead brush your/their arm. Cat 2 is the minimum you should consider, read about what the ratings mean in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimeter#Safety

      • nfr on 15/09/2013 - 00:14

        Wow, thanks for the warning.

      • Rogerwilco on 15/09/2013 - 03:38
        +1

        It actually has CAT II written on the meter itself.

        • Russ on 15/09/2013 - 15:05

          Oops, so it does. Cat 2 means safe for mains in the home, for anything "downstream" of your fusebox.

          Keep in mind that the Cat2 rating is only maintained if you take good care of your multimeter and its leads, a frayed or pinched lead is deadly irrespective of what its original Cat rating was. Even a pin-hole in the insulation can kill you.

          I still advise against anyone measuring mains unless they have the appropriate training. There are lots of easy ways to end up dead by electrocution, and most of them aren't obvious. I've been on the receiving end of mains, and while I was lucky and survived, many people aren't that lucky.

        • Brick50 on 15/09/2013 - 16:56

          Chances are it is lower than Cat 1 though, Wouldn't be surprised if they sold 'Cat 1' badges as Cat3's…

        • stewy on 15/09/2013 - 17:33

          Yup I wouldn't trust the supposed rating on no-name Chinese junk like this to be correct. Unless someone can show me a certificate from a reputable testing organization, I call bullshit!!

      • IVI on 15/09/2013 - 05:55

        OK, so I think there are non-mains applications for this puppy.

        Eg, in 12 V DC car battery charging tests… For $7, this may be just enough to do such jobs, if it's accurate in measuring current flows.

        • Russ on 15/09/2013 - 15:12

          It can't measure DC currents (like battery charging) as it doesn't have any DC current ranges. There are some clamp meters that can measure DC currents, but this isn't one of them.

          It'd be fine as an automotive voltmeter though. Treat the clamp as a hanging clip.

  • IVI on 15/09/2013 - 06:02

    I wish this used AA cells… We don't like AAA's.

  • mrfluffy on 15/09/2013 - 08:18

    I'm a sparky. If i couldn't find my usual meter i would not hesitate to use one of these. : ) Its obviously not trade quality but should be fine for home use.

    • stewy on 15/09/2013 - 17:35
      -1

      As a person supposedly trained to know about this sort of stuff, it's pretty disappointing to give out that sort of advice.

      This product is not suitable to be used measuring mains voltages. The home DIYer shouldn't be doing that in the first place but if they are then they should get a decent meter like a Fluke. This meter is only good for hobbyist electronics or automotive use.

      • eug on 15/09/2013 - 19:07

        I agree with you, however I bet there are tens of thousands of sparkies in China who use them every day.

        It doesn't mean it's safe of course - it just means it works, but is more risky than using a proper meter.

  • mb5802002 on 15/09/2013 - 11:33

    Please expect a long time delivery for this item as I haven't received mine(paid on 29 Aug 2013), also it was $5.84+free delivery on that time.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/09/2013 - 09:50

    Seems to be a lot of scaremongering or Fluke reps here :-)

    But having said that, my '87 Fluke which apparently you can run over with a tank is still kicking along fine.
    So they are good units.

    Of the product, the leads in the piccy look like their standard thickness.
    I suspect anyone playing around with mains will have enough smarts not to use damaged leads.
    There are plenty of idiots out there, but also includes some of the sparkies I've seen in action.

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