“Insuperable Multimeter quality at this price range…” Excellent multimeter, with nice accuracy for this price… Need more accuracy?? go for a fluke at several hundreds $$$ more… Autoranging it’s a very nice option for fast readings between several ranges… It doesn’t feel cheap at all, and i liked the green color… Large and clear readout, with a nice backlight option… In opposite with another reviewer, i got the “multi-function socket” for hFE measurement… Very happy with the device… Works with 3 AAA batteries (not supplied)…

List Price: $59.95
Our Price: $43.98
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Product Description

The newly released Mastech MS8268 is an auto/manual ranging digital multimeter. It is packed with many nice features such as sound and light warning for the jacks and back-lit LCD Screen. This meter powers on three AAA batteries. Accessories include test leads & user Manual
Features:
  • AC/DC 1000V/10A 200KHz 200uF 40Mohm Relative Measurement hFE Diode Check Continuity
  • LED / Sound Warning when incorrect banana jacks are used relative to function switch setting
  • Auto and Manual Ranging with Relative measurement (all ranges except frequency)
  • All range fused (resettable) with 1 Year Warranty
  • Auto power off (could be disabled) & Blue LED Back-lit LCD display

Very good multimeter for it’s price
In general, this is a great device for this cost range. It has all features required for daily usage. Description of multimeter can be found in internet. Here are some specific features:

- In any range two terminals to be used are illuminated with red LEDs (see foto). LED is swithed off when lead is pushed into terminal. If lead is pushed into wrong terminal for this range then correct terminal blinks and beeps.

- Automatic range; manual range selection with button.

- Wide set of ranges, including 400.0 mV and 400.0 uA

- Relative measurements and display hold. White backlight (5 seconds)

- Resettable fuse for current ranges (non-resettable for 10A range)

- Display data refresh: 3 per second.

Imperfection:

- Frequency measurement accuracy is low: 2%

- In accordance with manual, package must contain “Special Multi-Function socket” (required for hFE measurement). There was no such device in my package.

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good unit
service was a bit slow WHEN I HAD TO SEND IT BACK! the first one was bogus, but they did send me a new one and it works great! it’s no fluke but it works fine for any shade tree mechcanic. lots of fetures…more info

Push probe leads firmly in socket
I thought my unit was faulty because I didn’t get flashing lights or buzzer when using the wrong sockets, and the LEDs didn’t go out when the leads were plugged in. Just before calling for service I found I had not been pushing the leads firmly into the sockets. They stop when only half-way in, making it feel like you’ve made a firm connection.

Once the horizontal strain relief is flush with the meter’s surface the warnings came on. Now I love this meter.

Only other minor complaint is the black rubber grip is a little loose, but that’s only cosmetic.

Overall, great value for money….more info

Good budget meter
The unit I received was actually Sinometer but I knew beforehand that ShenZhen sells Chinese made multimeters under many brands, Mastech, Sinometer, etc. This meter is very complete with capacitor and transistor tests, my unit did come with the multifunction adapter for both of those tests. The unique features of this multimeter are the light-up feature that illuminates the sockets that need to be used for a certain test and the rugged plastic surrounding it. The rubber surrounding the meter feels a bit thin on the top part but for the price that is to be expected. So far my only gripe is that when turning the knob from off to any other position the meter does not turn on, so you have to set it to off, and move the knob again….more info