LFS: Where to buy Brymen 867s /869s with Shipping to USA - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: abefroman
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 21, 2020, 05:16:43 pm
content: I'm looking to get either a Brymen 867s or 869s. Ive come across 2 sites, TME and welectron that both seem to ship to the US. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best place to buy. Also, are there any import duties associated with multimeters? Thanks

author: MikeLud
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2020, 09:12:44 pm
content: I bought a 869s from TME about 6 months ago and all when well quick shipping to NY

author: Gregg
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2020, 12:17:26 am
content: About 4 months ago I bought a 869s from Welectron. It took them about a week to ship it, but it came quickly via DHL. No import duties were required, I don't know why. Welectron was the best price from a reputable source after considering shipping. I would buy from them again.

author: kawal
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2020, 01:51:49 pm
content: TME is a great company bought from them before. Price cannot be beat206USD at TME for 869s is a steal . The meter is good. Lookout for Greenlee meters in the USA they are Brymen in custom color.

author: crispus
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2020, 02:50:18 pm
content: I ordered many times from TME. Never had an issue.(Disclaimer: it is in the neighbor country)

author: stafil
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2020, 05:24:41 pm
content: I ordered mine from TME last Friday. It arrived today. No import duties or any other charges.

author: Venturi962
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2020, 06:44:14 pm
content: Can recommend Welectron, shipped fast via DHL and can get 5% off with Marco Reps promo code: 'marcoreps5'

author: Ordinaryman1971
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2020, 07:22:33 pm
content: Buy Greenlee... Brymen with the green booth.

author: hrbngr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 12:59:36 am
content: OrdinaryM,can you clarify which Greenlee model is equivalent to the 869? Some google searches were not revealing on this.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 02:05:43 am
content: Quote from: hrbngr on April 25, 2020, 12:59:36 amI think the closest thing they have, which is to say not really the same beast, is the DM-830A. Looks like a BM829s. And it's only about $20 more than a BM869s - and that's including the 19% VAT you don't have to pay..Don't buy Greenlee.

author: hrbngr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 02:19:35 am
content: Monkeh,thanks.so go with something like this?https://www.welectron.com/Brymen-BM869s-Multimeter-Edition-_1

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 06:53:50 am
content: What does the LFS in the title mean?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 01:11:18 pm
content: Quote from: hrbngr on April 25, 2020, 02:19:35 amWelectron have treated me well so far. Check with them, you should be able to get it without VAT.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 01:22:09 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on April 25, 2020, 02:05:43 amThe Greenlee DM860A is the Brymen BM869.https://www.greenlee.com/us/en/dmm-500k-counts-dm-860a-dm-860aOnly buy Greenlee if you have a specific legal or commercial requirement (IIRC they sell versions with NIST traceability). Hobbyists can easily get by with internet purchasing.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2020, 01:25:39 pm
content: Quote from: rsjsouza on April 25, 2020, 01:22:09 pmAh, defeated by crappy stock photos.. So, that's only a 50% markup for a green boot. Seems perfectly reasonable..

author: hrbngr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2020, 06:39:18 pm
content: Ordered a BM869s from Welectron. It was on backorder so it will be a few weeks before it ships.In the meantime, does anyone have a good source for some replacement fuses?Here is what that Welectron site lists for spare fuses:Cooper-Bussmann 0,44A/1000V HRC FuseCooper-Bussmann 11A/1000V HRC FuseI found a combo set on amazon that mentions Fluke and Brymen for $12.99:https://www.amazon.com/Combo-pack-DMM-11A-multimeter-replacement/dp/B00MZZF2D8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Cooper-Bussmann+11A%2F1000V&qid=1588271782&sr=8-3would these do the trick?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2020, 06:52:24 pm
content: Quote from: hrbngr on April 30, 2020, 06:39:18 pm.. Welectron do offer them with the meter. I wouldn't buy from random Amazon sellers.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2020, 06:58:05 pm
content: I agree with Monkeh. The combo looks a bit too cheap for the regular street price for these fuses.If anything, get from an Amazon Prime reseller - there is a chance they would be more scared to sell fake stuff.

author: hrbngr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2020, 09:05:04 pm
content: Understood, so the parts are correct, but maybe sketchy?After some further searches on amazon then google, i'm having a hard time finding "original" fuses for Fluke/Brymen meters. I'm not even exactly sure how to tell what an original Bussman fuse would look like, though it appears that Eaton now owns the brandname.What are the reputable shops here on eevblog for well made leads/fuses for the various meters recommended here?

author: Mp3
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 30, 2020, 09:54:16 pm
content: Quote from: hrbngr on April 30, 2020, 09:05:04 pmAs far as leads/fuses, I think you are either gonna pay top dollar for what they're worth at Mouser/Digikey/etc or go on ebay and buy from the few sellers that put "authentic" in the title, because ebay takes those claimsextremelyseriously and you can bet they've had the seller provide proof their goods are authentic.On topic: We in the USA don't get import tax charged for anything under several thousand $ so why not just order from the most reputable EU store if that's really the only way?

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2020, 03:19:26 pm
content: From authorized resellers, these are the ones that I found with prices that are more or less reasonable. Digikey/Mouser prices are insane ($38 apiece!)https://www.grainger.com/product/FLUKE-Multimeter-Fuse-3LW11https://www.myflukestore.com/online/fluke-instruments-replacement-fuseshttps://www.newark.com/c/circuit-protection/fuses-fuse-accessories/fuses?brand=fluke