any experience with Amprobe 37XR DMM? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: gardner
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 12:53:50 am
content: I have an Amprobe 34XR that is a decent basic meter. It lacks a couple of features that I want:it's only 4,000 countit doesn't do relative measurementsthe capacitance range only goes down to 4 uFI'm thinking of buying an 37XR which is 10,000 count and has a bunch more features. They seem to go for around $150 online.Anyone have any experience with this meter? Anything to look out for?Thanks

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 01:35:44 am
content: If you can put up with a limited true RMS bandwidth, below average voltage resolution, no mF range, no temperature measurement and no PC connection, it's not a bad meter, if a little expensive.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 05:57:03 am
content: Quote from: gardner on April 25, 2014, 12:53:50 amSince I also live in Canada, I understand thegougingpricing challenges we have.I managed to get two brand new Meterman 37XRs for about $30 USD each. I don't have them anymore, but they were fine meters for $30. At $150, you have more choices.For $150, I suggest you check your local kijiji for a Fluke 87V. Don't be shy in making offers on them despite the asking price. The 87V is 20,000 count in high resolution mode, supports relative and measures up to 10,000uF. Getting a 87V for $150 will require patience though.PS. Dave did a video review of the 37XR way back in episode #6 (right around the time I discovered the channel).

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 06:05:16 am
content: If you happen to live in Mississauga, this is a good alternative to Fluke 87V for $150.http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tool-other/mississauga-peel-region/extech-570a-true-rms-1000vac-meter/585871181?enableSearchNavigationFlag=trueThe Extech 570A is a rebranded Brymen meter. It is 500,000 count and there is a lot of information on it on eevblog including reviews, teardowns and videos (including one from Dave below).http://www.eevblog.com/2013/02/28/eevblog-432-brymen-multimeters/

author: alexwhittemore
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 07:18:43 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on April 25, 2014, 05:57:03 amFWIW, I just got an 87-V yesterday locally on craigslist for 150 on the nose, 170 asking price. The market's pretty saturated, you can get brand new in packaging 87Vs on ebay for under $200, and lightly used no packaging they go for anywhere between $120 on the best of days to that $200 mark. If you keep a lookout, you can definitely do it.Edit: But holy crap, for $150 go buy that Extech on kijiji NOW! 5.5 digit handheld?! That's just great!

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 03:49:28 pm
content: Yes, get that Extech MM570A before it is gone.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 08:03:15 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on April 25, 2014, 03:49:28 pm+1

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 08:28:09 pm
content: Here is the best deal on the internet! Hurry up, operators are standing by to take you! Last one! Take advantage before it is too late!http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluke-87-True-RMS-Multimeter-with-Leads-Test-Equipment-/301163696298?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461ec150aa

author: liquibyte
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2014, 08:33:50 pm
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on April 25, 2014, 08:28:09 pmWE ONLY SHIP INTERNATIONAL THREW EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM

author: gardner
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2014, 02:03:43 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on April 25, 2014, 06:05:16 amThanks for the lead. I emailed him and this is a definite possibility. I would have to have it mailed, but that's not too bad.I did see Dave's original (episode 6) review of the 37XR. He seemed to like it well enough, except for the slow continuity response.I'm curious if there's a reason the Amprobe 37XR and 38XR aren't on the super-duper DMM matrix. It seems like they would be likely candidates based on the criteria.Thanks all.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 26, 2014, 02:12:26 am
content: Quote from: liquibyte on April 25, 2014, 08:33:50 pm30 day return warranty but 60 day ship time!!

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2014, 06:24:40 am
content: Quote from: gardner on April 26, 2014, 02:03:43 amIf you don't mind disclosing your city, I can look through the kijiji listings and make other suggestions?

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 26, 2014, 09:26:37 am
content: Quote from: gardner on April 26, 2014, 02:03:43 amNo reason really, they just escaped my initial scan of the Amprobe meters. Will be added shortly.Here:

author: gardner
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 28, 2014, 02:40:15 am
content: Cool. Thank you. It really is useful to see all the direct comparisons in one place.