Anyone have experience of Iso-Tech multimeters? - Page 1
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author: seb1982
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 02:51:46 am
content: Hi!I'm on the lookout for a mid-range DMM, preferably a fair bit under £100 UK (approx $150 US). It will mainly be used for 3.3v to 9v hobby electronics, with very occasional outings as a tool in household appliance repair at mains voltages (with ambulance on standby).I came across the Iso-Tech IDM 72 on the RS website for £80 (approx $120US), but for the life of me I can't seem to find out much about them.Data sheet .pdf:http://docs-europe.electrocomponents.com/webdocs/0fbf/0900766b80fbf588.pdfRS Website page:http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/6974042/I was wondering if anyone had any experience of them, or knows if they're something else re-badged, or anything really!Also, do shout out if you think it's a poor choice. It seems to have decent features (although that's often a giveaway of a dodgy meter in itself!) and acceptable claimed accuracy, although the 1.5 readings/second is on the annoyingly slow side.I've watched too many videos of Dave finding dodgy workmanship on the teardowns, and I've become very wary of spending any money on kit!*Edited for the kind of typo that makes your butthole wince

author: ddavidebor
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 03:43:39 am
content: In my school there are about 100 isotech multimeter.Basic model...2000count...But we're so happy with isotech that yesterday the school has bought another 25 dmm.The external quality is good, but i don't know internal quality.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 06:17:36 am
content: IsoTech is a rebrand reseller as far as I know. mjlorton has a review of an IsoTech bench meterBut it is a rebadge/rebrand. I do not have any experience with any IsoTech product. why take a chance when you can get a proven product:http://www.tme.eu/en/details/bm257/portable-digital-multimeters/brymen/#or from iloveelectronics here on the forum for $135 shipped, maybe less if you contact him here.orhttp://www.tme.eu/en/details/bm815a/portable-digital-multimeters/brymen/#good specs an build tooThe Brymens are of proven build quality and the same price as the IsoTech more or less but with better specs.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 06:58:18 am
content: Quote from: seb1982 on March 20, 2013, 02:51:46 amThey are likely made by Appa Tech.http://www.appatech.com/appa_product_home.php?pdid=20051221034325120265&&kindid=2005081003113623241You may also recognize the Appa Tech (shape, style) in different coloring with different specifications.http://www.amprobe.com/amprobe/usen/Multimeters/General-Purpose/AM-60.htm?PID=73127http://www.megger.com/uk/products/ProductDetails.php?ID=1475For $120 USD, I think you can do better.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 07:01:49 am
content: At 104 pounds, you might consider the Agilent U1232A.http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/7403529/Martin has just done part 1 and 2 video review.http://mjlorton.com/forum/index.php?topic=246.0Note I have no hands on experience with any Agilent so I can't speak firsthand about it.For USA based members, $150 USD can easily buy you a number of used Flukes (even the 87V with some patience).

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 20, 2013, 07:07:58 am
content: I forgot mention that I had an Amprobe AM60. It was okay, nice and compact, with good build quality and I got it for about $20 USD (new in box off ebay).I eventually sold it because I got an used Fluke 12 and decided to keep the Fluke instead of the Amprobe. I liked the display font of the Fluke 12 versus the Amprobe AM-60 (not quite seven segment).

author: seb1982
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 22, 2013, 10:36:56 pm
content: Thanks ever so much, guys!I hadn't seen the Agilent - I must have glanced at it and thought it was the one from the same range that doesn't have a large current capability.Now ordered, and awaiting delivery ... *squee*!Thanks again.