#036 Kaiweets HT118A Digital Multimeter Review Get your HT118 here: kaiweets.com/products/kaiweet... Use coupon code LE10 and help support the channel!
I bought one from Amazon and really liked it and watching EEV Blog, Dave Jones mentioned to buy two DMMs so you can monitor voltage and current at the same time or two values at the same time so I ordered another one of the same meter from Amazon. This is my personal choice but I also bought a good analog multimeter as well with a transistor dock. I'm building my Electronics Laboratory Bench. I haven't practiced electronics in over 20 years. I'm getting back into it. It's about having fun not making money 😊
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I purchased one on the strength of this video and I'm absolutely delighted with it. One thing you never mentioned is that it switches its self off after 15 mins of inactivity which for me is fantastic. No more dead batteries because I forgot to switch it off. Also it takes 2 AA's which is great, my old one needed a 9volt PP3. Thanks again for all the videos. Very interesting.
Great work. I have been looking at this model multimeter for a bit. Id never herd of kaiweets so was unsure. I'll will be adding this to my toolbox. Thanks
Great video again Bill. I have to admit, Darren Walker tested the Habotest version of this on his channel and I've been tempted. 30 quid for a dual display meter is brilliant value. Keep us posted with how you get on with over time
Thank you for the review. You are the only person I have found that shows how this meter has a single beep on diode mode. I've been looking for an inexpensive meter that does this. They seem to have taken this feature away on the HT118E model. Thank you.
I have some nice old Fluke meters. I purchased this one as a new "modern" meter. Within ten minutes I knew this was my new favorite meter. I love all the features. I even purchased two, one for electronics and the other to bounce about in my auto repair toolbox. Nice video.
@@samygold100 Yes, still use them both all the time. They have never let me down. Even some of the features I thought I would never use like the built-in flash light I have used several times. Still very happy with the meter. I have compared voltage, current, and resistance with more expensive meters and it has always been spot on.
I was looking for comments on the display itself. Kaiweets notes that is has a wide viewing angle with no ghosting. That certainly was NOT the case with their pocket meter. I returned it, because of that. Otherwise it was a nice meter.
Great backup meter for me. When I have jobs in less than optimal conditions, high risk of theft or damage, an excellent inexpensive device. My Testo will remain my primary.
I am surprised for such an advanced meter, it's just 3 volt DC powered by mere two AA Batteries...BUT, my issue with this model is that capacitance, atimes,is quite off the tolerance level which is some worry when troubleshooting high-end electronic device PCBs
If you are into robotics or R/C vehicles knowing the duty cycle of your PWM controller might come in handy when fault finding if you don't have an oscilloscope to view what's going on in the circuit.
Beep sound volume checked using my mobile phone's sound measuring app I get the following:- UNI-T UT70A - 65dB Fluke 23 II - 61dB Kaiweets HT11A - 69dB So that makes the Kaiweets the loudest of the three tested. It also has a LED indication of continuity.
I have the Mastech ms8268.It's attractive, looks very solid , the accuracy is good but the capacitor measure range is poor. I prefer this Kaiweets because it has broader ranges.
I bought one from Amazon and really liked it and watching EEV Blog, Dave Jones mentioned to buy two DMMs so you can monitor voltage and current at the same time or two values at the same time so I ordered another one of the same meter from Amazon. This is my personal choice but I also bought a good analog multimeter as well with a transistor dock. I'm building my Electronics Laboratory Bench. I haven't practiced electronics in over 20 years. I'm getting back into it. It's about having fun not making money 😊
Did the same, and had 2 other ddm to measure many points simultaneously
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I purchased one on the strength of this video and I'm absolutely delighted with it. One thing you never mentioned is that it switches its self off after 15 mins of inactivity which for me is fantastic. No more dead batteries because I forgot to switch it off. Also it takes 2 AA's which is great, my old one needed a 9volt PP3. Thanks again for all the videos. Very interesting.
Enjoy the meter!
How is it so far with you? Still working good?
@@samygold100 yes I am very pleased with it
Great work. I have been looking at this model multimeter for a bit. Id never herd of kaiweets so was unsure. I'll will be adding this to my toolbox. Thanks
Great video again Bill. I have to admit, Darren Walker tested the Habotest version of this on his channel and I've been tempted. 30 quid for a dual display meter is brilliant value. Keep us posted with how you get on with over time
Thank you for the review.
You are the only person I have found that shows how this meter has a single beep on diode mode.
I've been looking for an inexpensive meter that does this.
They seem to have taken this feature away on the HT118E model.
Thank you.
I have some nice old Fluke meters. I purchased this one as a new "modern" meter. Within ten minutes I knew this was my new favorite meter. I love all the features. I even purchased two, one for electronics and the other to bounce about in my auto repair toolbox. Nice video.
How is it so far? Still working good?
@@samygold100 Yes, still use them both all the time. They have never let me down. Even some of the features I thought I would never use like the built-in flash light I have used several times. Still very happy with the meter. I have compared voltage, current, and resistance with more expensive meters and it has always been spot on.
Hello how do i use it to test battery/Alternator in my car.
Thank you sir. This is a good review.
Gutes Video. Multimeter nach deinem Video ,bei Amazon gekauft 😊 danke
I was looking for comments on the display itself. Kaiweets notes that is has a wide viewing angle with no ghosting. That certainly was NOT the case with their pocket meter. I returned it, because of that. Otherwise it was a nice meter.
i just review the same meter. this meter is good very rugged. nice nice
Great backup meter for me. When I have jobs in less than optimal conditions, high risk of theft or damage, an excellent inexpensive device. My Testo will remain my primary.
I am surprised for such an advanced meter, it's just 3 volt DC powered by mere two AA Batteries...BUT, my issue with this model is that capacitance, atimes,is quite off the tolerance level which is some worry when troubleshooting high-end electronic device PCBs
Question ...how is measuring the Duty cycle important?
If you are into robotics or R/C vehicles knowing the duty cycle of your PWM controller might come in handy when fault finding if you don't have an oscilloscope to view what's going on in the circuit.
What about shorted diode test in diode mode give long buzzer Or short buzzer
Yep, short beep. Excellent meter.
Hi, will this test AA, AAA and watch batteries? Thanks
No, you'll needs a top of the line meter for that.
What is the difference between this and the HT118E?
Hello! Did you happen to find out? I’d like to know also, thank you!
Love the British accent kind calm and civilized.
Just subscribed to your channel.planning to buy one.how loud is the buzzer.very important when working at noisy environment.
I'll see if I can measure the volume.
Beep sound volume checked using my mobile phone's sound measuring app I get the following:-
UNI-T UT70A - 65dB
Fluke 23 II - 61dB
Kaiweets HT11A - 69dB
So that makes the Kaiweets the loudest of the three tested. It also has a LED indication of continuity.
@@LockdownElectronics Thanks for the quick reply.keep it up sir.
I have the Total rebrand of this. cant believe the price for features just nothing like it
Hello sir! Thank you! This or MASTECH MS8268 for same $?
I have the Mastech ms8268.It's attractive, looks very solid , the accuracy is good but the capacitor measure range is poor. I prefer this Kaiweets because it has broader ranges.
The rubber boot on these is a b**ch to remove and put back on. But I guess if you are careful/mindful you won't have to do it often.
fuses are not replaceable.
Nice video. Not a good idea to show your home address mind you.