Is the U1233A still a good buy? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: mackrc1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2015, 06:44:26 pm
content: Hi there,Been thinking of buying a decent multimeter for a while now (~£130) and have been drawn to the Agi.. I mean Keysight U1233A. I have however noticed that the multimeter is getting on a bit now and just wanted to ask about how it hold up in 2015, would I be better spending my money on something else? I am afraid (as nice DMMs they are) Brymen is pretty much out of the question as they are pretty hard to get hold of in the UKI do a variety of work, fixing mains based devices (TVs, Boilers etc) all the way down to small electronics work and the U1233A seems to fit that area pretty well. It's all mainly hobby work though hence why I'm not taking out a mortgageThanks in advance.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 02, 2015, 11:16:44 pm
content: Brymen is hard to get?www.tme.euor from Franky here, ilovelectronics.If you like the U1233A, there is no reason to not buy it from what I can see

author: Wim_L
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 02:27:38 am
content: Check the specs carefully. If current measurements are important to you, note that it has an amps and microamps range, but no milliamps. Depending on how you want to use it, this may or may not matter to you, but many people consider a milliamps range a useful thing to have for small electronics projects.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 09:03:52 am
content: Quote from: Lightages on May 02, 2015, 11:16:44 pmI can vouch for TME, next day delivery to the UK if you order before about 11am.

author: mackrc1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 10:52:10 am
content: Just did some more research and the Agilent doesn't measure between 0.6mA and 1mA!Tme.eu looks good but do their prices include VAT? Their prices are excellent!

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 11:54:45 am
content: Oh yes, there is that silly current measurement gap. The prices at TME do not include VAT AFAIK

author: Huluvu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 02:22:15 pm
content: Quote from: mackrc1 on May 03, 2015, 10:52:10 amNo rocket-science to measure mA even on an Meter without any current measurement1 ohm / 1 W Resistors with 1% is used

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 03:33:25 pm
content: If you have a multimeter, you shouldn't need to do things like that.

author: mackrc1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2015, 04:44:41 pm
content: Quote from: Huluvu on May 03, 2015, 02:22:15 pmThink I just sent you a personal message instead of a quoting you Doh! (Long Day)Anyways Its not really a problem just a bit annoying that this is needed to do such a simple task.Might just go for the UT1233A as it seems to be a pretty good all round meter. Somewhere between electrical and electronic work. I do also just like it for its ruggedness.In my search for a meter though I came across this chancer and thought I would share it WTF!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OUT-OF-STOCK-BM867s-Brymen-Professional-TRUE-RMS-CATIV-1000V-UL-Listed-BM867-/301480585343Has anyone had any experience with the U124*** series? They look quite nice but not many reviews and I cant find any teardowns.Cheers