Extech MN26T Autoranging Multimeter with Capacitance, Frequency, and also Temperature Function including a Separate Temperature Probe

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The MN26T is an autoranging compact multimeter that is ideal for the tool box or workbench. Rugged design is fuse and overload protected. Measures AC and DC voltage to 600V, AC and DC current to 10A and resistance to 40M. Also measures temperature from 0 to 1400F (0 to 760?C) and comes with Type K temperature probe ($13 value). Additional functions include Capacitance, Frequency, Duty Cycle, Continuity and Diode Test. Includes test leads, protective holster with stand, two AA batteries and temperature probe, Cat II 600V, CE and UL listed.

Product Description

Relative zero, Data Hold and Range Hold --- 10A fuse protection --- Overload protection and indication --- Auto power off saves battery life

Product Details

Product Manual [158kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.4 x 1.6 inches ; 9.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0000WU1AM
• Item model number: MN26T
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,112 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Amazing meter for the price! (Wish it would work to spec.), August 11, 2008

By	Evgeny Berzon "Jake" (Bennett, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This multimeter looks and feels very robust. It is very convenient and does most everything you would ever need.

The two problems that made it unusable for me are:
1. Despite being specified for measuring capacitance up to 200 uF, this meter was unable to measure a 100 uF capacitor. It worked fine with a 20uF capacitor.

2. Temperature measurements at room temperature w/ the included thermocouple were about 6 degrees high not +/-3% as specified online. To be fair, the specifications included with the meter say that the temperature spec is for the meter itself, without including the effects of the included thermocouple. (Perhaps, Amazon should mention that.)

The included thermocouple accuracy is not itself specified. BTW, this thermocouple has a lower measuring temperature range than the meter. (Amazon, should probably mention this as well. Although this did not bother me, as I do not anticipate a need, nor do I have a desire to measure anything that is over 400 degrees Fahrenheit.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Thermometer not accurate, January 22, 2008

By	T. Day - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a nice little multimeter, so long as you don't expect the thermometer function to be very accurate. I checked it against two
other thermometers that I trust, and it read 9 degrees low at 130 degrees F. The thermometer function was one of the main reasons that I chose this unit...so back to Amazon it goes.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product for the money, February 8, 2009

By	T. Hutchison "HVAC Tech" (Ludington MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a HVAC tech and I use the meter several times a day for trouble shooting electronics. The big selling point for me was the included k-type thermocouple. The meter has performed well for the month I've been using it. I have had not trouble with it, even though I've used it in temps ranging from 4 degrees to 70 degrees. My only complaint is it is slow to react in the resistance mode.
I would recommend this for anyone who could use an inexpensive, easy to use meter