UNI-T UT33D+ Pocket Multimeter Review I was tired of fumbling with a bulky multimeter just to check if a wall outlet was live or test a battery. That’s why I grabbed the UNI-T UT33D+ Palm Size LCD Pocket Digital Tester Meter Multimeter — it’s small enough to fit in my shirt pocket and handles up … Read more
UNI-T UT217B Clamp Meter Review I was troubleshooting a motor controller and needed to see both current draw and waveform shape without hauling a benchtop scope to the job site. That’s exactly why I picked up the UNI-T Digital Clamp Meter Multimeter with Oscilloscope — a 20,000-count true RMS meter with a built-in oscilloscope that … Read more
UNI-T UT191T Industrial Multimeter Review I’ve dropped more multimeters than I care to admit, usually at the worst possible moment on a job site. That’s why I was eager to test the UNI-T Industrial Digital Multimeter UT191T, which is built to survive a 2-meter fall and shrug off dust and water jets thanks to its … Read more
Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter Review I was troubleshooting a noisy furnace and needed a reliable meter that could handle both voltage and temperature checks. That’s when I grabbed the Fluke 17B+ Digital Multimeter — it measures AC/DC voltage up to 1000V and current to 10A, plus it includes a thermocouple for temperature readings up to … Read more
Fluke T6-1000 PRO vs T6-600 vs T5-1000: Best Electrical Tester for Commercial Work? If you’re a commercial electrician trying to pick between the Fluke T6-1000 PRO, the T6-600, and the T5-1000, you know the decision comes down to voltage range and features. The T6-1000 PRO handles up to 1000 volts with Visual Continuity, while the … Read more
Fluke 902 FC vs Fluke 325 vs Fluke 323: Best HVAC Clamp Meter for You? If you’re an HVAC tech trying to pick between the Fluke 902 FC, Fluke 325, and Fluke 323, you’re staring at three very different tools. The 902 FC is built specifically for HVAC with a 200 microamp DC range for … Read more
Fluke 376FC vs Fluke 381 vs Fluke 393 FC: Best Clamp Meter for High Current? If you’re hunting for a high-current clamp meter, the Fluke 376FC, Fluke 381, and Fluke 393 FC are three heavy hitters that all do the job differently. The 376FC handles up to 1000A AC/DC and connects to your phone, while … Read more
Fluke 365 vs Fluke 381: Best Clamp Meter for Tight Spaces Trying to measure current in a cramped electrical panel is a pain, and these two Fluke meters take different approaches to solving that problem. The Fluke 365 has a detachable jaw that lets you clamp a wire and then pull the meter body away … Read more
KAIWEETS HT118E vs HT118A Digital Multimeter: Best for Precision Work If you’re trying to choose between the KAIWEETS HT118E and the KAIWEETS HT118A, you’re looking at two very capable multimeters that share a lot of DNA. The big difference comes down to resolution — the HT118E boasts a 20,000-count display while the HT118A offers a … Read more
Many people ask me why the screen on their FNIRSI multimeter feels tiny and tough to read. This matters because a hard-to-read display can lead to mistakes when you are testing circuits or batteries. The smaller screen is often a trade-off for packing more features into a compact, portable tool. In my experience, the bright … Read more