What is a good cheap LCR Meter?  - Page 1
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author: wblackledg
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 07:02:00 pm
content: Perhaps its an oxy-moron, but is there such a thing as a good cheap (below $100 USD) LCR meter?I've seen VICHY brand or something. (name reminds me of the puppet government during WWII)Anyway, don't know if anybody has had any luck with a cheap LCR meter brand or not.Would love to have Dave do an LCR meter shoot out like his multimeter shootout.thanks.

author: dfmischler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 07:41:42 pm
content: DER EE DE-5000Not my ebay listing. They are occasionally seen for less than $100 with accessories (you need those) and free shipping.

author: Richard Crowley
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 07:50:08 pm
content: Dave's "teardown" of the DE-5000:http://youtu.be/ji-UT7HJm0Q

author: wblackledg
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 08:28:57 pm
content: Quote from: Richard Crowley on February 09, 2015, 07:50:08 pmcool. thanks!

author: wblackledg
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 08:29:54 pm
content: Quote from: dfmischler on February 09, 2015, 07:41:42 pmok, thanks. I'll check it out!

author: toli
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 08:32:56 pm
content: I've ordered the DER DE-5000 with TL22 and TL21 for <100$ on eBay last week. However, generally the price appears to be ~105$ for this combo shipped nowadays.Anyway, I thought its worth the 100$ to have one at home and not have to use the 1733C at the office.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 08:53:10 pm
content: I have bought this one a while ago. It has 4 wire measurements which is useful for low value parts (it does milli-ohms for example).http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-LCR-Digital-Electric-Bridge-Resistance-Capacitance-Inductance-ESR-Meter-/111359555489The link above is the first I found. There are more sellers. I did had to replace the mains transformer though.

author: wblackledg
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2015, 09:05:17 pm
content: Quote from: nctnico on February 09, 2015, 08:53:10 pmvery cool. thanks for posting. looks like someone has a review of it here. I haven't read the review yet, but will.Update : Oh, its you who posed the review.thanks!https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/xjw01-auto-lcr-meter-review-($120-bench-top-lcr-meter)/

author: SoundTech-LG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2015, 04:46:18 pm
content: What about these GenRad meters?http://www.ebay.com/itm/GenRad-1658-9700-RLC-Digibridge-Digital-Impedance-Meter-Limit-Comparator-LCR-CRL-/151582011657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234afdf109#ht_4197wt_830Seem a bit pricey though.

author: Jidis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2015, 05:02:19 pm
content: Quote from: wblackledg on February 09, 2015, 07:02:00 pmWell, to play devil's advocate, that's done pretty well here (it's a DM4070). I can't speak for its accuracy vs. a hundred dollar LCR meter, but aside from an electrolytic cap in the power circuitry, it has held up. I actually have two now as I had already ordered a second one before I figured out the cap was the only problem on the first. I think they were a little over $30 each.Take Care

author: wblackledg
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2015, 07:17:13 pm
content: Quote from: Jidis on February 10, 2015, 05:02:19 pmthanks.

author: McBryce
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 09, 2015, 07:27:46 pm
content: I have a Peaktech LCR meter which I bought a long time ago and I'm still pretty happy with it. The particular model isn't available any more, but they have a whole range of LCR meters that start well below €100.McBryce.