Milwaukee multimeter... - Page 1
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author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 02:14:05 pm
content: Hello to all,long time lurker, first time poster!I am just curious who manufactures the Milwaukee meters, perhaps you guys know.Here is a picture of mine opened up...

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 02:50:13 pm
content: Difficult to say. My guess would be some company in Taiwan. The ADC is made by Fortune in Taiwan.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 03:08:20 pm
content: unless it's a known brand they just have their labels put on anything from anywhere that has just enough quality to satisfy and cheap enough to make money. CE markings can be considered to bear no guarantees.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 05:17:58 pm
content: Very expensive meter for below average performance and features, but the 5-year warranty makes up for it, I suppose.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 05:56:07 pm
content: Quote from: P90 on September 02, 2014, 02:14:05 pmThanks for sharing. I always wondered what the insides looked like in these Milwaukee branded meters.

author: mcinque
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 06:24:14 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on September 02, 2014, 05:56:07 pmthe same for me!

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 11:17:11 pm
content: Thanks very much guys.The overall feel of this meter seems OK, but I'm stunned at the lack of a diode test function, I know it's an "electricians" meter, but come on...And the resistance function autoranging is slow.

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 11:21:56 pm
content: I thought you might be interested in seeing the inside of my Craftsman 800A AC clamp meter. From what I've gathered it's a re-badged Extech.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 05:24:10 am
content: Quote from: P90 on September 02, 2014, 11:21:56 pmExtech rarely makes any of their own equipment. The majority of there stuff is rebranded CEM Instruments. Some variation of thishttp://www.cem-instruments.com/en/pro/pro-511.html

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 05:29:07 am
content: Quote from: P90 on September 02, 2014, 11:17:11 pmThe Fluke 114 also lacks a diode test function.http://en-us.fluke.com/products/digital-multimeters/fluke-114-digital-multimeter.htmlOn the upside for the Milwaukee, there is a service manual with procedures for calibration and Milwaukee. In addition to the 5 year warranty, they sell/carry parts for the meter.I have been trying to get one of these in the $15 or less range (requires patience).

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 05:45:59 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on September 03, 2014, 05:29:07 amthanks for the info.I do realize they are more of electrician multimeters, but even so, one might need to test a rectifier in a simple power supply, or lead acid battery charger, or even a simple display panel LED... even a $3 meter has a diode test... LOL

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 06:38:56 am
content: Quote from: P90 on September 03, 2014, 05:45:59 amI started learning electronics by fixing lcd monitors. In helping others, I find that a bridge rectifier usually fails shorted so a simple resistance measurement is sufficient. Most failed diodes are also shorted so resistance test is sufficient.You can try to light a LED by putting your Milwaukee in the lowest ohms range (manual mode). Some meters in this range can output > 3V (Fluke 87V is < 7.9VDC for open circuit test voltage). According to the service manual, the 2216-20 open circuit voltage is 0.6VDC.http://www.manualslib.com/manual/516950/Milwaukee-2216-20.html?page=7#manualQuoteThis is why you need multiple meters (as I keep telling myself).PS. I looked at pictures everywhere on the Internet and I can't find a "Made in" designation anywhere for this meter?

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 07:17:55 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on September 03, 2014, 06:38:56 amI have multiple meters, who doesn't?BTW, I got nothing on the low OHMS and a 1.6V red LED.It doesn't indicate country of origin anywhere on the Milwaukee, and I don't have the packaging. I can't recall if it was Taiwan or China.I recently sold my Fluke 88 kit, since it was an automotive specific meter that I really didn't use, not True RMS, and quite pricy.But I'm always looking to buy a new meter...

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 06:53:00 am
content: *****Looked at homedepot today, the Milwaukee multimeter is made in Taiwan.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 03:35:55 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on September 03, 2014, 05:24:10 amA lot of craftsman stuff was made by Metex. There was a period of time where craftsman and radioshack (micronta/tandy) meters were nearly identical.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2016, 09:41:00 pm
content: There is another version of this DMM. I do not like that it measures only 600V.

author: P90
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2016, 10:26:44 am
content: It's primarily aimed at residential electricians.