SANWA PM33A HYBRID Multimeter Review & Teardown! 

I’m really digging Sanwa week! Good stuff! 👏🏻👍

I just bought the ap33 coming from an AW Sperry hsp10, that i had for about 10 years. The indicator keeps sticking and I don't trust the read. I wanted another pocket meter. I have a couple of bigger clamp and stick digital. But i like the analog for the pocket model. You are sooo right. You can feel the quality in this brand. I did chose it because it said Japan, not China. Not mocking Chinese electronics. Anyway this little thing looks like it's going to be around after I'm gone. Very well built and perfect size. And I love the leads reel. They're always in the way on most meters when not in use. They get lost unless you leave um plugged in. Guess the hard wired solves that huh? My first Sanwa. Guess we'll see. Thanks for the video. Really thorough. 👍👍. Take care.

Tengo el Sanwa PM33a hace 3 ó 4 años y es muy bueno lo compré en Japón como todo equipo Japones con mucha calidad,Felicidades por sus videos.

Love that meter!!!!

Great review as always! Nice to see more frequent videos from you! It's price it's a big con, but for a professional who cares about the features and the convenient size of this DMM is a must! Only one thing i didn't like is the lack of backlight...

The kewmate 2012RA from japan company Kyoritsu offers a similar Hybrid suctions with quite the same form factor. 2012RA comes with better current function (60.00A with 0.01A resolution for both ACA/DCA, with open jaw), and a weaker capacitance measurement (only up to 40uF while Sanwa PM33A can do astonishing 66mF)

what a cutie pie--must buy now...

I have been curious about the PM33A for a while now. Thank you Darren for doing this review, however I was looking forward to the current clamp test as I do not own a clamp meter any yet. Did I missed anything? Pros -Great small design, large digits -Select button colored according to mode at rotary knob . Less time reading manual and idiot proof -Feature pack and accurate -Conventional batteries and metal inserts sleeve. Con -Price -Price -Rotary knob quite tall (I dont mind that actually) -No softcase!! Four stars you say? ,I am okay with that.Hehe

Nice 👍! Happy father's day buddy.

16:00 Couldn't you change the range of the meter to mA? The display has mA and µA symbols.

Darn, if this were significantly cheaper, I would buy it it in a heartbeat! I hope to see some cheapo clones in the future

How does it measure current if the clamp can't close?

Way, WAY out of my price range! Although I don't need any more multimeters, I'm always on the lookout for another "good bang for the buck" cheapo. (call it a hobby) The SANWA PM33A isn't in the ballpark. But....darn good review, Darren.

This is the best pocket meter I've seen, I'm not sure what other mfg comes close to this one.

very convenient design

All that space savings, then they put a big thick knob on the front? Maybe one of the designers used to make detonators 😊 the wrap-around leads make a lot of sense, that’s what people do. “A boot” ? What, are you Canadian? 😊

No micro A? No fuses? You were measuring current using the leads, right? Why not test the clamp accuracy? I like it but I'd probably blow it up without fuses.

Out of my budget range,but still a good looking meter to have....no not to buy😬😬😬😬

Cute meter with good features but with a high price tag!

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How long have you had the Sanwa PM33A? By the way, eBay has it for 125.55 with free shipping for anyone who is interested (as of 6/22/20 from Tokyo, Japan--of course it might be next year before you get it). I like the creative thinking by making the "clamp" part a stand for the meter--wow. Thanks for the video, and as always looking for your next video.

What are the dimensions of the meter?

I bought this model more than 2 years ago. Wish it came with backlit lcd display but it doesn't. A little disappointed that this meter is made in China instead of Japan. I would just get the Luke meter next time

i bought one and test it... when on dc amp mode, the meter sometime depend on area and orientation in the room goes negative like -0.1 up to -0.5 and go to 0.1 up to 0.4.... does your do that?

Wow - I really hate to speak ill of this one as its a dam nice little meter--- but again wow, that price range really isnt reflected inside far as input protection etc. not much out of the ordinary in there at all component wise--on the other hand its also a clamp meter albiet of limited cable size, though it would handle most any individual wire diameter in home romex or hobby wiring. Japanese quality not withstanding id have to be open to other options in this high a price range. I have to wonder if pricing like this is why we dont see near as many Japanese meter brands on the open market. Id love to see a better selection of Japanese offerings especially if the price was just a bit lower - but not as cheap as the chinese meters, one cant expect it to be too low and still get the much desired Japanese quality. Sure is a nice looking meter that appears to perform well, but no better really than a (good) chinese meter does these days unfortunately, but one might also wonder about longevity, this little Sanwa is likely a more reliable and long lived instrument. Great review Darren, nice to see such a unique piece, definitely not a run of the mill item.

Where did you get that digital caliper?

I discover 2 hidden features!! if you press and hold for 3-5 sec RANGE button while turn it ON, you will disable APO (Auto Power Off) .... if you press and hold for 3-5 sec DATA HOLD button while turn it ON, you will see all digits on the screen to verify if everything is ok on it... to exit thoses 2 modes, just turn it OFF and its reset to normal... 🙂

Is this a TRMS multimeter?

No, it does not convince me! At that price point, cat ii 600v, no backlight, no bueno!