[CC] Ideal Industries 61-347 True RMS Digital Multimeter Pros and Cons

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Hi guys! In this video I reviewed my new, 2022 Ideal Industries 61-347 true RMS digital multimeter. I got this from amazon for U$58. It's been known to sell at U$40 on eBay. This is much less than other American brand digital multimeters. Even the smaller Fluke 107 cost nearly twice as much. UL listed (Underwriters Laboratories) & other safety standards, I think it's a great value from a name brand test equipment. The back test lead was initially too tight but I was able to find a solution here in a Short I made:
• Solution to tight test...
Thank you for watching! Stay safe.
chapters:
00:03 UL Certified affordable multimeter
00:56 purpose of video
01:12 contents of retail packaging
02:12 black test lead too tight can't use
03:00 parts description
03:53 visual and audible warning feature
05:19 5-minutes backlight with own button
05:34 safety & information LED indicator
06:15 LCD readability
06:42 drop proof rating rubber cladding
07:00 organizers at back
07:10 magnetic hanging strap
07:50 opening back cover
08:18 fuse & battery compartment
09:20 functional test AC voltage
10:11 DC voltage
10:31 capacitor test
10:51 temperature test boiling water
11:04 continuity & resistor test
11:55 diode (LED) test
12:29 NCV test
12:42 current measurement skipped reason
13:30 likes (pros, advantages)
15:17 dislikes (cons, disadvantages)
17:39 closing thoughts
Disclaimer: This video is for your information purpose only. My views do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or organization. I recommend that all electrical works be performed by licensed electrical practitioners who know the risks of their trade and are able to work safely.

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10 янв 2024

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@ramschannelreviews 6 месяцев назад

The back test lead was initially too tight but I was able to find a solution here in a Short I made: ru-vid.comfzgnHYJOipA?feature=share

@mauricepetit9986 6 месяцев назад

Very good video!!!!! I bought the same one last year and I really like it a lot!!!! It's very robust and safe to use.

@ramschannelreviews 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your support! It is a good multimeter, and I like that it's UL listed, too.

@oliverlison 6 месяцев назад

Ram, great video again. I have some thoughts about this. Please let me share those with you: I once forgot my multimeter at home and had to buy a 'cheap' on the way to my customer. It was also rated CAT III 600V AC but I was afraid using it. It did not feel safe at all working with this multimeter. In fact, I find it very dangerous to suggest a cheap multimeter from a brand that is unknown to everyone. Saftey is paramount. I would rather go for the cheapest quality brand such as the Hioki DT4254 or Kyoritsu KEW 1009 or KEW1021R. A lot of smaller companies just put something on the shell/exterior without knowing what it is. There needs to be a compromise somewhere. I have to say that the battery compartment looks decently protected since it has deep grooves. However, how is the interior designed? Is there also some sort of protection? When looking at it from an insurance point of view, prefer buying from a company that is local or have an office within the country. They need to match local rules and regulations. What do you think?

@Dog-whisperer7494 6 месяцев назад

Complete rubbish. What are you talking about. All the big brand multimeters are made in the same factory in china. I have been using a cheap multimeter for thirty years and I have never had any problems with it and it cost £5.00 . They all meet the international standard for safety compliance. And would not be sold on the open market if they didn’t.

@ramschannelreviews 6 месяцев назад

@oliverlison Thank you for your thoughts. After reading them, I had to check whether I did a review of a multimeter that I myself will not use, LOL! I'd add to the testers you mentioned, KEW2127R, Fluke 323/324, KEW203, Hioki CM3289 as some of the affordable test equipment with legit certifications. As far as I know independent organizations like UL, CSA, or IEC set the standards but they have no power to check for compliance unless contracted by the manufacturer, isn't it? Your concern was valid but unfortunately, I wasn't able to do a tear down. I'm not very knowledgeable on the innards of a DMM, but I understand that's very useful for many users. Still, I give the Ideal 61-347 the benefit of the doubt as it's not likely this company will make a false claim on their safety certifications. If someone else will do I tear down I'd be happy to give them a thumbs up! Investing in a good quality test equipment can be tricky for an individual user who hunts for a good deal and sometimes one gets it abroad (amazon has been a good source). I agree. If you can get it locally at a close enough price, all the better for insurance and warranty purpose. There's a good reason why companies and contractors tend to stick to the expensive brands they already know.

@ramschannelreviews 6 месяцев назад

@@Dog-whisperer7494 Thanks for your comments!

@oliverlison 6 месяцев назад

@@Dog-whisperer7494 @Dog-whisperer7494 Don't come across like that. You are the one who is talking rubbish. I have also made my own experiences between very cheap vs more expensive multimeters. Maybe you have never used more expensive multimeters. Or maybe you have never used multimeters on a prefessional level. Then you would know what differences I am talking about. Yes, international standards for safety compliance are met? I don't think so. If you can cut costs, cost will be cut. Have look at your phone charger and ask yourself how many have set a house on fire? Did they have all the needed certificates? Yes, they had. So have multimeters. There are multimeters that just meet the standard. There are other multimeters that are built to go beyond the required standard to offer more protection to the user. Also, not all big brand multimeters are made in the same factory in China. Maybe you should visit EEV Blogs Channel who is explaining good and bad multimeters. Or even better google: EEV Blog Multimeters that do not appear to meet their safety specs. So stfu!!

@oliverlison 6 месяцев назад

@@ramschannelreviews Thank for writing back so quickly. During my recent hunt for a new multimeter, I did a lot of research. I also asked you a few questions about your Hioki dt4261. Which helped me to make decision. I am very happy with the Hioki. I could not have made a better choice. During my research I also came across mulitmeter that were not suitable for any use. Please google 'EEV Blog Multimeters that do not appear to meet their safety specs' I cannot put links here.