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Extech EX330 12-Function Mini Multi-Meter Plus Non-Contact Voltage Detector,Green/Orange
| Brand | Extech |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Style | Basic,Protective |
| Colour | Green/Orange |
| Item weight | 0.28 Kilograms |
About this item
- Autoranging DMM with 12 functions and 0.5% basic accuracy
- AC/DC Voltage & Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Temperature, Duty Cycle, Diode/Continuity
- Built-in non-contact AC voltage detector (NCV) with red LED indicator and audible beeper
- Large-digit 4,000 count LCD display
- 10A max Current
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Warning:Not suitable for children under 14 years. For use under adult supervision
Product information
| Item Dimensions | 14.5 x 4.1 x 7.4 centimetres |
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| Item Weight | 0.28 Kilograms |
| Colour | Green/Orange |
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| Style Name | Basic,Protective |
| Measurement Type | Multimeter |
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| Power source | Battery Powered |
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| Specification Met | UL |
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| Global Trade Identification Number | 04016138378641, 00793950393307 |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| ASIN | B000EX0AE4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 188,617 in DIY & Tools (See Top 100 in DIY & Tools) 325 in Voltage Testers |
| UPC | 793950393307 735090401474 |
| Manufacturer | Extech |
| Brand Name | Extech |
| Model Number | EX330 |
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Customers like the functionality, value for money, and display quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it suits their needs very well, is solid, and reliable. Some are satisfied with its ease of use, slickness, and voltage detection. However, some customers disagree on its accuracy.
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Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it's useful, suits their needs very well, and feels sturdy.
"...5. Relatively accurate . All around very nice DMM with good functionality from respectable brand ." Read more
"...Fast autoranging. I rarely use manual mode. No useless additional modes. Cons: No backlight makes it's use a bit limited." Read more
"...For the price, Just a bit over £40 I can safely say that this is a decent meter; but just think weather you really want an autorange this slow, I..." Read more
"...through the current function but it handled it well and still works just fine...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's accurate and a good choice.
"...This device is worth every penny. Pros: Very good build quality. Compact size (compared to similar devices)...." Read more
"+Inexpensive. +NCV detector a bonus. +Good overall feature set...." Read more
"Great little meter for the money. Accidentally shorted out mains through the current function but it handled it well and still works just fine...." Read more
"...Otherwise a very good value choice" Read more
Customers like the build quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's solid, reliable, and trustworthy. Some also say it's a good product from a respected brand.
"...On positive side . 1.It feel well built, solid. 2.Has nice display. 3.Has compact size 4.Fells good in the hands 5...." Read more
"...This device is worth every penny. Pros: Very good build quality. Compact size (compared to similar devices)...." Read more
"...It may not be faultless; but it is safe, reliable and trustworthy. What else would you look for in a basic multimeter?" Read more
"...Accidentally shorted out mains through the current function but it handled it well and still works just fine...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the display quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it has a nice display, is compact, and feels good in their hands. Customers also appreciate the high contrast and good viewing angle.
"...On positive side . 1.It feel well built, solid. 2.Has nice display. 3.Has compact size 4.Fells good in the hands 5...." Read more
"...Compact size (compared to similar devices). Good display readability. Fast autoranging. I rarely use manual mode...." Read more
"...+High contrast display and good viewing angle. +Manual Range button...." Read more
"...good, in that it is robust, easy to use one-handed and has a quick clear display...." Read more
Customers find the electric circuit testing device easy to use. They mention the instructions are clear and informative.
"...a bit over complex for the DIYer and this one was probably the easiest one to read and not quite such a 'Sledge hammer to crack a nut' scenario" Read more
"Easy to use and convenient to store" Read more
"...It also has many more features. The instruction manual is clear and informative. My only comment is the leads / probes...." Read more
"Early days, but seem well made and easy to use." Read more
Customers appreciate the slickness of the product. They mention it's a nice DMM with good functionality from a respectable brand.
"...5. Relatively accurate . All around very nice DMM with good functionality from respectable brand ." Read more
"...Supplied probes are nice and sharp and work OK." Read more
"Very Slick..." Read more
"It's a nice DMM...." Read more
Customers like the voltage detection of the electric circuit testing device. They say it's perfect for checking for hidden voltages on a boiler casing. The sensitivity makes it useful for checking for live cables in walls.
"...has "just right" sensitivity to make it useful for checking for live cables in walls and just before opening the cover!..." Read more
"been a heating engineer, the NCV facility is perfect to check for hidden voltages on a boiler casing before i start work on it...." Read more
"As i expected, good device. Nice the Voltage detector, very usefull!" Read more
"Basic, reliable multimeter, NCV detection a big bonus...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. Some mention it's relatively accurate, while others say it gives bad readings and initially overshoots when taking measurements.
"...3.Has compact size 4.Fells good in the hands 5. Relatively accurate ...." Read more
"...problem I've experienced so far is that a few times it has given me bad readings until I turned it off and on again." Read more
"...23, ScopeMeter 95 and an AVO and can confirm this is indeed and accurate meter. +Consistent readings on top of accuracy...." Read more
"...The accuracy was out by 0.22V. Considering I was trying to use it for battery balancing then this is a big deal. Would not recommend." Read more
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Arrived complete with dirt and dust under the LCD. ...
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1. For the price you would expect carrying case .
2. Center dial could be better .
3. Would like to see included alligator clips.
4. Stand is there but not as stable as you would want . I could not change mode without MM sliding all over the table while in stand mode. And without stand it also tends to slide all around place. Could be because stand made from plastic but rest of the holster is rubber.
I think these are minor cons considering the price .
On positive side .
1.It feel well built, solid.
2.Has nice display.
3.Has compact size
4.Fells good in the hands
5. Relatively accurate .
All around very nice DMM with good functionality from respectable brand .
Pros:
Very good build quality.
Compact size (compared to similar devices).
Good display readability.
Fast autoranging. I rarely use manual mode.
No useless additional modes.
Cons:
No backlight makes it's use a bit limited.
+NCV detector a bonus.
+Good overall feature set.
+Compared readings with a Fluke 87-5, Fluke 23, ScopeMeter 95 and an AVO and can confirm this is indeed and accurate meter.
+Consistent readings on top of accuracy.
+Solid Build Quality.
+Good Internal construction & design (Ignoring a few through-hole components).
+Included Probes are adequate enough for light use.
+Nice Thermocouple adapter is included to convert the probe sockets to a standard K-type.
+High contrast display and good viewing angle.
+Manual Range button.
-Seemed to stop beeping after being unused for a few weeks, opened it up and gave it a solder reflow and that fixed it. Shouldn't have needed to be done in the first place though.
-Fuses arn't HRC, just some cheap glass ones. (*That shatter into hundreds of shards under a 'high-energy mishap')
-Fuses difficult to replace as there is not much space to get at them (assuming you ever need to replace them)
-Stand is pretty poor (just chuck it on the bench or prop it up with something else)
-(FIXED) Occasionally crashes when measuring current, not sure if this is just my unit or is a design fault.
-Initially overshoots when taking measurements
-SLOW AUTORANGING, It really is the only thing that lets this otherwise brilliant meter down
Additional:
~Couldn't find much information regarding the Frequency measurements, but worked well enough on my signal generator and I can confirm that it will accept mains voltage without problem. I have not tested the Duty Cycle feature so cannot comment on its performance.
~Tested it with 12v on the Ohm Range, it didn't like it and displayed the low battery icon. When I reversed the polarity, it just tried to auto-range. Not the best result by far, but at least it survived the ordeal. I would be very hesitant to put any more pressure on it, so definitely get the right mode and double check before doing anything higher
For the price, Just a bit over £40 I can safely say that this is a decent meter; but just think weather you really want an autorange this slow, I mean 3~4 seconds for a quick resistance test? It's painful. I believe that there is a manual range only version for quite some money off too, and I would beg you to at least consider it before making your purchase.
**********************UPDATE 27/05/14********************************
Wow, I suppose it is easy to make mistakes...
In short, It was late and I wasn't thinking straight. I just went to check on the mains voltage as I was having problems with a linear transformer and kablooey. Mains right down the 10A current socket. To my surprise, the meter was still alive after the ordeal, and all that it needed was a quick cleanup and a new fuse! The MOV didn't explode and everything is still working in tip-top condition.
While cleaning up the meter, I thought I would take it fully apart and have a look-see if there was any damage anywhere. While in there, I cleaned the contacts on the rotary switch with some alcohol and tightened everything back up. Upon testing all the modes I found that it no longer locked up, turned off or did any other 'weird stuff' that it did before while switching through the current and resistance positions, so it must have just been a dodgy unit to start off with.
Update & conclusion:
At first I was skeptical of the long-term build quality and protection offered by this meter, but the truth is this is a top quality test instrument that you should be proud to own. It will, for as long as it lives, be my first choice- the one you grab when you need to take a quick measurement. It may not be faultless; but it is safe, reliable and trustworthy. What else would you look for in a basic multimeter?
Supplied probes are nice and sharp and work OK.
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Update after a month use:
There are two issues below and I decided to return it to buy a Fluke.
- The socket for red lead have poor connection, see the video
- The beeping continuity function works in a weird way, when it detect a closed circuit, it will beep two shorts and and then constantly beep. It always like this. I swap another set of lead in to make sure it isn't about the poor connection. I also put a fresh battery set in but it the problem persists.
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Reviewed in Italy on 27 May 2021
Also, I read a complaint somewhere about the stand being too flimsy - it's is built into the orange cover. But I think it's fine - it's a stand for the meter. It works. I mean if you were to pull on the leads while using, then yes, I suppose you could knock the meter over, but I have not had this problem. The leads seems good. I also read where getting replacement higher quality leads can be helpful. But the stock leads are great so far. Highly recommend!














