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Digital Multimeter Tester US $2.73/AU $3.56 Delivered @ AliExpress

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Digital Multimeter Tester US $2.73/AU $3.56 Delivered @ AliExpress
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altomic on 03/10/2016 - 20:17 aliexpress.com (1119 clicks)
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the yellow one was US $2.98/AU $3.89 last week. Now get the black one for US $2.73/AU $3.56 Delivered.

As Ozbargainers say - "Once you go black for US $2.73/AU $3.56 Delivered@ aliexpress then you won't pay more for anything else"

obviously you wouldn't trust this on mains voltage. Perfect for testing the voltage on laptop power bricks, batteries (with globe in series), car battery, etc etc

SAFTEY FIRST - don't guess, check the internet or youtube if you have no idea.

does not include a 9V battery. BatteryWorld sells them for 99cents.

FEATURES:
3 1/2 digits, 7segment,0.5"high LCD,Max.reading of 1999
6 Functions,Most popular 19 ranges Digital Multimeter
Voltage DC,Voltage AC, Current DC, Resistance, Diode Check and HFE
Low battery voltage indication
Small and compact design
Overload protection on all ranges
Sampling 2~3 times readings per second.
Diode assembly test / Transistor P-N junction test/Transistor hFE test.
Low cost, pocket size ideal for hobby & DIY users
Color available: Yellow, Black,
Measuring range:
Max AC Current:10A
Max AC Voltage range:1000V
Max DC Voltage range:750V
Resistance Measurement: 200 Ohm-2000K Ohm range
SPECIFICATIONS:
Diode Check:2.8V/1mA
Battery Check:1.5V, 9V
Power:9V battery (6F22)(not Include in the packaging)
Dimensions:70X126X28 mm

Includes:
1 x DT830B digital multimeter
2 x Test leads
1 x User Manual

WARNING: This item does not carry the required Electrical Safety Certifications for Sale or Supply (and/or installation) in Australia. It may be dangerous to use this device.

Electrical & Electronics DT830B Multimeter

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  • rawm on 03/10/2016 - 20:20
    +1

    Remember additional 7% Cashback with CR: https://www.cashrewards.com.au/search/aliexpress

  • scrimshaw on 03/10/2016 - 20:21
    +6

    People who don't know what they're doing with electronics should probably not use this on anything other than battery powered stuff.

    http://hackaday.com/2015/06/02/fail-of-the-week-the-deadlies…

    If it runs on 110v / 220v AC/DC, steer clear and don't probe.

    • effgee on 03/10/2016 - 20:34

      Well, you could argue that if you know anything about electronics, you wouldn't even buy one.
      That said, I have ordered one, to replace an almost identical unit the got unreliable over the years. 99% of its use is checking the state of my rechargable batteries

      • niner on 03/10/2016 - 21:40

        Buy a smart charger. :p

    • niner on 03/10/2016 - 21:41
      +1

      I'm an engineer and I'm scared of mains. Both interfering with my signals and being jolted by it.

  • schwifty on 03/10/2016 - 20:32
    +5

    be careful of this site what is cheap is usually not good… been stung here before :)

    • Hornpub on 03/10/2016 - 23:22

      but it should be ok when it is THAT cheap. i would avoid anything above 5$.

  • videoman on 03/10/2016 - 20:58

    Would this be ok for testing 2 x 12v car batteries in series (24v)?

    • brokenglish on 03/10/2016 - 21:04
      +1

      No - I tried it the other day with 12V 100Ah. I could feel it getting super hot in less than 5s.

      • MynyMouqe on 03/10/2016 - 21:23

        And I got downvoted and my neg revoked in the other thread for saying that they're most likely unsafe, and you should spend another ~$5 and get a known good one from Jaycar.

        Some people on here just don't value their life…

        • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 21:36
          -4

          And I got downvoted and my neg revoked in the other thread for saying that they're most likely unsafe, and you should spend another ~$5 and get a known good one from Jaycar.

          Why do you think that the one from Jaycar is safer?

          Some people on here just don't value their life…

          And some people go over the top, Australia is a country of pansies who are scared of their own shadow.

        • niner on 03/10/2016 - 22:53
          +5

          @Maverick-au:

          Why do you think that the one from Jaycar is safer?

          You do not know about regulatory guidelines for selling testing equipment in Australia. All must satisfy IEC guildines.

          Are you some kind of hobbyist, because you don't have a very good understanding about the technical details behind these products. Such a cavalier attitude to something as serious as working with electricity.

        • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 23:12
          +3

          @niner:

          You do not know about regulatory guidelines for selling testing equipment in Australia. All must satisfy IEC guildines.

          You do not know about the real world where it's full of devices that are imported and self certified.

          Are you some kind of hobbyist, because you don't have a very good understanding about the technical details behind these products. Such a cavalier attitude to something as serious as working with electricity.

          I don't? Perhaps I live in the real world and see the products that are for sale. Clearly you haven't dealt with Jaycar for long if you think that everything they sell is a quality item that is safe.

      • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 21:38
        +3

        No - I tried it the other day with 12V 100Ah. I could feel it getting super hot in less than 5s.

        What does the 100Ah have to do with anything? If you were testing the voltage it makes no difference.

        • niner on 03/10/2016 - 22:58
          -4

          It has to do with the maximum power or energy that a battery can hold. Testing the voltage across something with that type of internal charge is dangerous and should be avoided unless performed by a professional with the proper equipment. It's most likely a high power device.

        • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 23:10

          @niner:

          It has to do with the maximum power or energy that a battery can hold. Testing the voltage across something with that type of internal charge is dangerous and should be avoided unless performed by a professional with the proper equipment. It's most likely a high power device.

          Why would you use a $2 multimeter to measure the capacity of a battery? There are products that are designed to do exactly this and a multimeter is not the correct item to use to discharge a battery.

    • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 21:39
      +5

      Would this be ok for testing 2 x 12v car batteries in series (24v)?

      Of course it would be, ignore those that don't understand even the most basic of electronic principles.

      • altomic on 03/10/2016 - 21:54
        +2

        test them separately (to make sure they are both functioning equally) - turn dial to 20v.

  • PlagueistheCheap on 03/10/2016 - 21:10
    +4

    This should go well with the deal on bandages that will be in demand soon.

    • scrimshaw on 03/10/2016 - 21:22

      Also need a deal on health insurance, hospital cover, burn creams, first aid kits and possibly one for funeral services.

  • outlander on 03/10/2016 - 21:12
    +1

    these are great just as an ohm meter. Anything else is a bonus imo

    • martin_henry on 04/10/2016 - 08:54

      Not really as they're not very accurate, but they're better than nothing.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/10/2016 - 21:13

    Thanks OP, my last 2 similar ones from 9 years ago are still going but bought 2 anyway coz ozb.

  • lollyball on 03/10/2016 - 21:18
    -2

    Never bought from aliexpress thinking it's super dodgey place. Have bought from banggood and gearbest so far so good.

    • Quarn on 03/10/2016 - 21:44
      +1

      Funny, I was the opposite with a the recent Nitecore charger from Banggood. Ali express have been excellent when I have had issue with items.

    • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 21:48
      +2

      Never bought from aliexpress thinking it's super dodgey place. Have bought from banggood and gearbest so far so good.

      Using that logic you have never purchased from ebay or amazon!

      Banggood and Gearbest sell the same products as AliExpress.

    • altomic on 03/10/2016 - 21:51
      +3

      aliexpress - I've made 500+ purchases from there. never a problem (except for a couple of dodgy microsd cards + 2 items not as advertised + 2 items not arriving —— received full refunds for all of those orders)

      • aec on 03/10/2016 - 22:39
        +1

        you can ignore that ignorant (to be best) comment. aliexpress is way better than bangood and gearbest if something goes wrong.

  • ty2050 on 03/10/2016 - 21:33
    +2

    Just the legal side of things, cat III min as per Australian standards to use on any 230/240v power sources there is no way these cheap ones are. Don't be stupid just use them for low voltage DC only.

  • niner on 03/10/2016 - 21:43
    +2

    I believe people should not be buying these if they're just using it to test batteries.

    Buy a cheap one from jaycar or just get a decent portable one from element14 or mektronics.

    If you open one of these up, you'll be sure to see a lack of safety standards being fulfilled by the manufacturers.

    • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 21:47
      -3

      I believe people should not be buying these if they're just using it to test batteries.

      Why? What should they buy it for?

      If you open one of these up, you'll be sure to see a lack of safety standards being fulfilled by the manufacturers.

      Yet you advocate purchasing a cheap Jaycar one that will likely be no different inside.

      Buy a cheap one from jaycar

      • niner on 03/10/2016 - 22:47
        +2

        Why? What should they buy it for?

        If you have to ask that question, then you have no idea what a multimeter is used for in industry. Capacitance, potential difference, DC biasing transistors by measuring BJT/MOSFET terminals, continuity indicators. The list goes on.

        Most people have no idea what they're doing when they measure the voltage across a battery. That does not tell you anything about the remaining capacity of the battery.

        Yet you advocate purchasing a cheap Jaycar one that will likely be no different inside.

        They are different and do not include AC voltage measurements with a high impedance. I know what is inside a cheap jaycar one and they satisfy IEC standards and are fit for the Australian market. Honestly, if you don't want to listen to a qualified engineer then fine with me.
        I use to spend hours of my day trying to make things cheaper, faster and SAFE for the Australian public and global markets!

        • Maverick-au on 03/10/2016 - 23:16

          If you have to ask that question, then you have no idea what a multimeter is used for in industry. Capacitance, potential difference, DC biasing transistors by measuring BJT/MOSFET terminals, continuity indicators. The list goes on.

          Blah blah blah, they are still fine for testing batteries.

          Most people have no idea what they're doing when they measure the voltage across a battery. That does not tell you anything about the remaining capacity of the battery.

          You're suggesting that measuring voltage on a primary cell is not a good indicator as to battery capacity?

          I use to spend hours of my day trying to make things cheaper, faster and SAFE for the Australian public and global markets!

          So you're one of the ones that has made Australia so unproductive and one of the most expensive places on earth. Good work!

  • JetBombat on 03/10/2016 - 21:51
    +6

    In other words, shocking deal

    WARNING: This item does not carry the required Electrical Safety Certifications for Sale or Supply (and/or installation) in Australia. It may be dangerous to use this device.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/10/2016 - 21:56
    +3

    Fluke is my choice for serious work, true RMS meters are the industry standard, if you don't know what this means you shouldn't be playing with AC or multimeters as Fluke means quality, although I paid a fortune for mine but these cheap meters are good for the 5 minute battery check or quick DC circuit which isn't critical ie a solar battery or dual battery system etc

    For basic DC this will be fine, just use common sense and be cautious with it, just make sure you don't overload it

    Cat I is the minimum for working on copiers / electronics *protected equipment
    Cat II is for larger electronic equipment, tools, outlets more than 10m from the Cat III source or 20m from a Cat IV source (outside power line), single phase
    Cat III is for circuit boards / three phase
    Cat IV is for outdoor powerline work coming into a building etc

    Anything Cat I will be fine for office usage, Cat III would be my recommendation too but buy quality if you're dealing with electronics every day, your life is worth more than 5 bucks.

    Buyer beware.

    Certfied to work on 240v circuits and Restricted Electrical QLD Licence for copier work, so I know my stuff
    Just do not bring these onto a work site, you'll find yourself in hot water fast, or worse yet kicked off a site.

    Spend the extra money, $165.99 for a fluke 17B which is great for general usage, sure its more expensive but its Cat III rated and SAFE

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Newest-FLUKE-Digital-Multimeter-1…

    OR

    $79 for the Basic Fluke 101, sure once again its more expensive but it wont kill you and meets Cat III Australian Standards
    It is an entry level meter, safe to use and basic, perfect for testing Higher voltage circuits

    Anyone serious will consider Fluke over these cheap imported death traps

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FLUKE-600V-CAT-III-HANDHELD-DIGIT…

    • HandsomeMonkey on 03/10/2016 - 22:33

      Cool story bro but 79$ is a lot of money compard to this item which is only 2.75$.

      • niner on 03/10/2016 - 22:59

        Try Jaycar or your local electronics/auto store retailer.

        Element14 has a few cheap ones.

      • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2016 - 09:53
        +2

        If you don't value your life then that's fine mate

        Cool story when you die from being a tight ass importing Chinese junk

        • HandsomeMonkey on 04/10/2016 - 11:14

          Who said I was gonna buy it? I heard that Chinese junk words too often. I bet you're using a Chinese junk to read and reply right now.

        • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2016 - 11:25

          @HandsomeMonkey:

          Actually not but thanks for your immature and mindless remark

    • aec on 03/10/2016 - 22:43

      lmao!
      most people here never think of bringing it to ANY "work site".

      • niner on 03/10/2016 - 22:50

        THat's not the point. This is a dangerous product for lay people who do not know the safety problems associated with this device, which includes its AC functionality.

      • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2016 - 09:54

        You'd be surprised actually
        I work in the electronics field and have seen plenty of cheapo meters come and go

        So your opinion is very wrong

        This site attracts all kinds of So called experts it seems

  • Meganinja on 03/10/2016 - 22:52

    Does this site accept paypal , I do not want to ditch out credit card for 3 dollars ?

  • Gorodemon on 03/10/2016 - 23:43

    Guys, would this be okay to test the voltage of a 40Kv DC 55000 pf hhgj voltage polystyrene film capacitor???

    • [Deactivated] on 04/10/2016 - 00:01
      +1

      it should be fine, i'd say it would be good to test to see if SA has power yet

    • fruit on 04/10/2016 - 15:08

      pics or gtfo

  • Wolfy on 04/10/2016 - 00:47

    They expired the deal (just as I was logging in to buy it), it's now $5.80USD.

  • Jackson on 04/10/2016 - 01:25

    Can't believe I missed this deal twice! @altomic any chance of finding another one?

  • ian895 on 04/10/2016 - 09:15

    Resistance is futile!

  • fruit on 04/10/2016 - 15:08

    car battery

    Don't test car batteries with these they are not rated for them, that's just silly.

  • fruit on 04/10/2016 - 15:16

    Let's be real the item is unsafe for the purpose advertised.

    Measuring range:
    Max AC Current:10A
    Max AC Voltage range:1000V
    Max DC Voltage range:750V

    Car battery testers have much thicker cables due to the Amperage.

    This item would be illegal to sell in Australia due to missing safety marks, the fact it's unsafe. It doesn't deserve a spot on OzBargain.

    • altomic on 04/10/2016 - 16:38

      ok

    • klownz on 05/10/2016 - 17:31

      umm.. your talking about car battery load testers or something? In which case the cables are required to actually carry significant load..

      measuring voltage shouldn't draw a large current through the device, and it fits within the DC voltage range…

      Not that I endorse this product, the lack of certification means that anything its 'rated' to is really just a hope

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