I have this multimeter since 2017 and just used it a single day back in 2017 and then left it in the garage. In 1/01/2023, took it out and the Duracell battery is still good but some digits won't display completely on the LCD screen. The problem is that the screen connectors gets loose the more you rotate that screen. I removed the back to fix the screen and did a big mess on where each part goes. 1st advice on fixing this multimeter screen is: beware of 2 hidden screws, one longer screw under the speaker and another one under two green resistors. don't remove the 2nd longer screws near the one under speaker(between the ON and HOLD buttons) because if you do, you'll struggle to put it back and currently no video shows how to do it. 2ndly, take pictures of the wiring before removing the internal screws. Finally, if you messed up(without breaking anything) before reading this, you can still fix it by playing with the screen plastic film connector on both sides while testing the screen with battery plugged until you see digits on the screen. Then you know that you found the correct assembly positions. The tighter the screen film is, the clearer the digits will appear(but their position should be correct before tightening and stop when all digits are visible). It took me a whole day to solve it, so I hope to help someone else.

I've had this meter for a couple of years now.👍👍 No complaints about it thus far, and like you, I just use it for basic automotive and household purposes. Thanks for the overview, I never did do one.

@TheHandsOnChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for watching/commenting.

I n3d to find a a parasitic draw in my truck I had just bought this meter what do I put it on to check the short

One of the best things about this meter is it actually has an on/off switch, that is separate from the rotary-switch...........this saves a LOT of wear and tear on the meter.

@TheHandsOnChannel

5 жыл бұрын

I agree and mine is still going strong. Thanks for commenting.

@peacefrog0521

Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I found out by accident that the LCD screen flips up 😅

@tickyul

Жыл бұрын

@@peacefrog0521 It does, WTF!?!?!?!?!!!?!?!??!??!?!?!?

@crabapple6775

Жыл бұрын

are you saying that it will not turn off automatically after a while of non use ? I can't imagine that you think that it a good thing.

@tickyul

Жыл бұрын

@@crabapple6775 It does have auto-shutdown. What it also has is a push-button switch to manually shut it on/off....as opposed to turning it off with the rotary-switch, which would cause wear and tear on the rotary-switch just to turn your meter on/off.

I just glued a prop-up stand and hanging-hook on my protective-case......now my Centech-meter is better and more functional than a Fluke or Snapon!!!! ☺

@TheHandsOnChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for sharing.

What do you put it on to Check n o two sensor wires

I’ve had this meter for about 20 years. Still works like new. Full disclosure, I only use it a few times a year. But the fact that it’s just thrown into a miscellaneous tool bag speaks volumes for this guy. However, I’m also willing to bet that one purchased today, wouldn’t handle the abuse this one’s been through. 🤷🏼‍♂️

i have 1 as well. been happy with it.

I just got the 61593 and it looks identical to the one in this video. I never paid attention to the #s it shows at startup, but after you showing it, I checked mine and it shows 16.66. Means nothing to me, I'm not a religious person. The PNP/NPN refers to types of transistors and the Cx is where you check capacitors. So far I like my new meter.

Think the hFE npn / pnp is for testing certain transistors. The Cx I believe is for testing certain capacitors. Found the same multimeter (tossed out!) in an E-waste dumpster to-day! Haven't tested it yet!

Hi The Hands On Channel. The Cx-Port is for testing capacitors. The connector marked with "EBC...." is for transistors. Nice video dude.

@TheHandsOnChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, I didn't know what those were for.

@E-hab

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'm new to electronics, and I wanted to get something to test capacitors. Unfortunately, the upper range is wildly inadequate. I wish I had known that. The continuity buzzer is intermitent. But the freq counter words fine, and the basic functions are fine. There was an autoranging Centech at harbor freight for another $20. I really wish I had gone with that instead.

@israelalcantar8765

2 жыл бұрын

So are you saying can use for capacitors?

@robertzabinski6083

7 ай бұрын

@@israelalcantar8765 It only ranges up to very small values. It cannot measure in the range of your typical motor starter caps as used on your fridge, freezer, gar door opener, ac compressor, etc.

I've planning to buy this model and thanks to your explanation I will get it

@TheHandsOnChannel

6 жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks for watching.

Had this meter for 8 years now. She's finally toast after it got left outside overnight. The display won't read correctly. Tempted to buy a better meter with the same functions, plus tach, but it's almost $300. Think I might just go get another one of these and call it a day.

@_MOORE_1986

3 жыл бұрын

I know Harbor Freight carries one that reads RPM Tach and it was $40 or $50 if I remember correctly.

Does the display light up on this meter?

I've had two of the meters. One ate batteries with very infrequent use. It later would intermittently start with the on/off switch. It was too frustrating to continue using it so I junked it. The quality is often off with HF stuff but sometimes on so I bought a second one. It also developed on/off problems after out of warrentee with very infrequent use so also trashed.

@44warden

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got a lemon I've had mine for 2 years now with absolutely zero problems

@yambo59

Жыл бұрын

I had two and both were junk, inaccurate, wonky readings and problems with on off button and tilt display -- HF replaced the first one and I pitched the second when it started flaking after about six months.

Can this tool check hertz?

When you are good, you can troubleshoot down to component level with this meter. PNP = Positive, Negative, Positive of a PNP transistor NPN = Negative, Positive, Negative of a NPN transistor E = Emitter B = Base C = Collector ATG says, "A meter is only good if you know how to use it." Most DIY and mechanics are lost when it comes to electronic troubleshooting. Even dealership master mechanics are lost that they only replace circuit boards. Lucky I and my daughter were taught by ATG. And when clients see us they are surprised. We don't need Fluke but this will do most of our jobs, we just don't like to break our nails. And get our hairs dirty. My daughter is 8 and she can troubleshoot with the best. She has no problem, also, in removing those wheel lug nuts from F40 and crankshaft bolt on a Civic with a ATG Gold IR W7150 Impact Wrench. Today, people are very rude and hot tempers always saying bad thing about products made in China. But it reality many fine products are Made-In-China. I have never see anything made in Africa, Austria, Norway or Russia.

@AlejandroP1980s

4 жыл бұрын

Made in USA better why most things are made in China well greedy bastards don't want to spend money on good quality and besides if made in China is unreliable then you buy and buy and buy

@deaddiver3768

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lo, HI Lo, Hi Hi

@angelisone

2 жыл бұрын

@@deaddiver3768 Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas!

My favorite part Is his cat! Love it mine do it to me all the time

Very helpful thanks

I bought one of these today and the battery that comes with it is the exact same size as the terminals so it won't allow the battery to connect it was a dud for me unfortunately I never have had that happen to me before still haven't figured out what happendb

@TheHandsOnChannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know. I didn't have that problem with mine. I guess they've changed since I made this video.

I found my way to your video as I just happened to kill some time at a Harbor Freight and saw this exact Multimeter. This was like $20 if I used the coupon I had. I probably would have bought it if I didn't just buy a used Greenlee multimeter that is very similar...but Greenlee...and back when they made them as good as Fluke. I happen to have also the latter, which is accurate and impossible to kill. I do do circuit board level repairs such as graphics cards so I need accuracy. I was hoping to find an in-depth review so I know if I should buy one as a spare. Still not sure...

@TheHandsOnChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't do circuit board repair, I use it for home/automotive type repairs. It works great for my needs.

the cx is a Capacitance Testing Socket. to Check a Capacitor and Measure Capacitance .

I was able to buy 5 of the cheaper centech meters for 10 dollars plus tax today. I'll keep one in each vehicle, the garage and have 2 backups. My last Centech meter last 5 years before the screen got cracked.

I like my $23 Harbor Freight M/M but kept my cheap $5 Harbor Freight M/M. I tried but never went to 666 like yours did. I was surprised as I seen the same kind for $44 at other stores.

Cx is test capacitors.. pnp npn are for transistors.. more electronics repair stuff... etc

Re: 666 Dude, it's a Chinese Meter. In China, 6 is considered a lucky number. The word for "six" sounds like (liú), which means "flow". Flow is a good thing in meters. Additionally, multiples of six are even more lucky, and seen frequently. Originally, I'd bet that this was a P3 family, Model 666, Rev 2. The 666 was a no-no in western markets, so... add 111 to the 666 and you get P37772 - but you can still see the original model on power up.

@TheHandsOnChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I didn't know that.

@hortfishing2812

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong that is 666 the number of the beast (iron maiden) all the way men. Lol😈😈😈

I got this new. how can I test battery if something draining my battery

@TheHandsOnChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Disconnect the positive cable and set the meter to dc. Connect one lead to the cable and one to the battery to check for a drain.

@VenganzaCayey

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandsOnChannel Thank You, I will try it out and see, it should be on 0.00 correct

I truly hate to knock this unit but I gave it back to the store. My complaint is the continuity function. The beep can barely be heard even in a quiet setting.

Just bought one today

I got one, pretty spiffy.

I wrote below a while ago that I had a few of these meters. The last one was at a vacation home in Maine and rarely used. It gave up also. It reads random values for ohms when the leads are touching. I won't read DC voltage anymore. They are a great meter for a short time. All 3 I've had crapped out. Of the three 2 were replacements under warranty. All together I have 5 units all all crapped out within a year with either very very limited use or no use at all other than testing out of the package (2). HF has some decent stuff but these meters I'll rate as junk.

@TheHandsOnChannel

5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your input, I have the same original meter and it still works great. Luck of the draw i guess.

I love garage cat

i just got this one well similar i do not think screen moves

you should've put the 666 as the thumbnail this could've had +1m views

@TheHandsOnChannel

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, done.

I was testing a transformer and it went off. when I push the power button, it flashes the 666 and then goes dark again. Oh well, it WAS a good meter. LOL

@TheHandsOnChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Might try a new battery or return it to HF.

@tickyul

5 жыл бұрын

Mick King You poor Brony, try a new battery!

@hortfishing2812

5 жыл бұрын

666 the number of the beast(iron maiden) lol😈😈😈

that music xD xD xD lmao

Hope

I bought one of these and it was a steaming pile of sht, they replaced it and it worked about six months and went wonky after that, accuracy was crap and ended up throwing it away

Why wouldn’t you do a bit more research if your going to do a “review” video? Thank you for your time regardless

@duckhunter8387

Жыл бұрын

They are all dumb Fks

Mine died at one year old . have extended warranty . We will see how that works.

@TheHandsOnChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Mine is still working but thanks for letting us know.

Devals works shop , 😄😄😄🤣🤣😂😅😅🤣😁🙂.

Terrible video. All I hear us "I don't know". What kind of instructions is that?

@TheHandsOnChannel

2 жыл бұрын

It wasn't an instruction video. I reviewed it based on my uses. Have a nice day.

Sorry... You soent over 7 minutes to say that you do not know how to use this product.

worst review ever,

@TheHandsOnChannel

Жыл бұрын

😀 worst comment ever, so we're even.

@joebaker9861

5 ай бұрын

@@TheHandsOnChannel🤣🤣🤣