New multimeter, maybe Victor 70c or EEVblog BM235? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: TheBekker
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 01:22:34 pm
content: HiSo i've had an old shitty cheapo multimeter (one of the good old yellow, none autoranging etc) for some years now.Now i wanna go for something just a bit higher quality.Now with the current sale on Dave's shop i can get the BM235 with shipping to Denmark for about 160 aud. (+ i might get hit with a small tax/vat here i DK).But i can also get a Victor 70C that also looks reasonable? (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12967) from a local sparkfun retailer for about what would be 125 in aud.Do you think the BM235 worth the jump in price? Or maybe a whole other multimeter?

author: vaser888
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 02:43:10 pm
content: Between the two multimeters I would recommend the BM235 over the Victor70C.Just have a look at and compare the two user manuals, it's night and day.Here are some things that I noted between the two meters:-The BM235 is UL tested and CAT IV Vs. the Victor70C is CAT II, I believe (can't see it too well in the picture and is not mentioned in the manual) and I don't believe it's UL tested but I'm not sure.-The BM235 is more accurate than the Victor70C.-The BM235 lists its fuses in the manual. I have no idea what fuses are in the Victor70C (not in the manual)I don't know if it's about location but on the website the Victor70C is only listed for $59.95 USD for me which is ~$84.78 AUD if I convert it. If you are seeing it for $125 AUD at the local store then it's way over price for it's quality. On Victor's website the price for a single Victor70C is $140 but if you order (in bulk) 100 of them it's 30$ per meter...If you want a quality meter than the BM235 is the meter for you.If you want a good but cheep multimeter I'd recommend looking at the Aneng an8008. You can even have a look at Daves review if you would like.Hope this helps you

author: TheBekker
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 02:45:46 pm
content: This helps a lot!I think the Victor is out of the picture then!

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 03:47:41 pm
content: Quote from: TheBekker on March 13, 2019, 01:22:34 pmIf you live in Europe then it's much better to buy direct from Brymen:https://brymen.eu/product-category/multimetry/?orderby=menu_order(unless you particularly want a blue one with EEVBLOG logo)eg. The BM235 is 85 Euros there.If you don't work on mains AC and want a decent all-round Chinese meter I'd recommendthisover the AN8008. It doesn't have any missing ranges and is a lot more solid/usable (eg. can stow the probes).(orthisif you want to go upmarket).

author: Lassivv
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 04:26:58 pm
content: Sorry to use this topic, but thinking to not do other multimeter topic next to thisJust searching some good multimeter.. to be my "top one" multimeter.Allready have:Fluke 79 III -http://www.davis.com/Product/Fluke_79_III_True_rms_Multimeter/DO-26079-00Gossen Metrahit Pro -https://www.gossenmetrawatt.com/english/produkte/metrahitpro.htmBoth i founded used markets. One on homeland (Fluke) about 80€ years back. And Gossen little over 110€ on German ebay.Now think do you have any recommendations some good multimeter. Price range is about 100-200€ an i think need to find some used model again, because that price i think not get any new good multimeter? Or maybe get new good multimeter, but maybe not better than my old ones?Every hints and tips are welcome. And of course easier if that find Europe.

author: Cnoob
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 04:54:20 pm
content: QuoteThe Bryman BM867s is under 200 euros and the Bryman BM869s is just over 200 euros Both are good meters

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 05:13:33 pm
content: Quote from: Cnoob on March 13, 2019, 04:54:20 pmThe BM869s is one of the best meters on the market.No love for the BM857s? I know it isn't as curvy but it's a pretty damn good meter for 149 Euros.

author: Lassivv
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 06:06:46 pm
content: Thanks for fast reply.Brymen looks quite nice, find test 867s and 869s and they look quite impressive compare to Industrial Fluke's.Of course think to find some used model, but i think that two models are that new they not find used. And i hear Brymen is selled very many different brands differend places on world. And that why quite hard to find any test and previews.Anyone have own user experiences that two models are they both same line to speed read values and bar graph. BM857s is ok too my eye, but is that older models than this ones. Thats is same price like BM869s. Is that any better specs compare to newer BM869s?Is @Dave do any test this 857s, 867s or 869s models. Not find anything with youtube search, but maybe that are some different name on that test video?

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 09:58:47 pm
content: Quote from: Lassivv on March 13, 2019, 06:06:46 pmYes, but watch out! It was a long time ago and the meters have been updated since then (especially the BM857s backlight...)All three of those meters are about the same bang/buck ratio. You just neeed to compare features and decide how much you want to spend)

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 11:14:09 pm
content: Quote from: TheBekker on March 13, 2019, 01:22:34 pmYou can get Daves BM235 from our moderator Simon's shop in the UK.https://simonselectronics.co.uk/product-category/eevblog/

author: 2N3055
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2019, 11:26:19 pm
content: 86x series are dual display. Really, download datasheets and compare.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 14, 2019, 05:22:31 am
content: Quote from: Fungus on March 13, 2019, 09:58:47 pmFound it:(OK, it's not hard to find on google)a) This was before Dave decided to adopt/brand the BM235.b) The BM857 shown there is the old 'a' version, it's now been modernized into an 's' version with proper backlight.