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Brand	Mastech
Power Source	Ac/Dc
Style	Digital
Color	MS8229
Item Weight	14.11 ounces

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Dmm + Lux meter + humidity meter + sound level meter + thermometer
20%-95% RH 40-100 dB 40000 Lux -4-1832f 0-200 kHz 0-100 UF
LED/sound warning shows you where to plug the test leads
Built-in temperature & humidity sensors show you the environmental temperature and humidity
Blue LED back-lit LCD display

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Customers appreciate the value for money, build quality, and accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's sturdy, well-constructed, and measures perfectly. Some also say it has a large number of measurement options, is versatile, and a great addition to any technician's or engineer's tools. However, some customers dislike the autoscaling and display functionality. Opinions are mixed on the ease of use.

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56 customers mention "Functionality"50 positive6 negative

Customers like the functionality of the electric circuit testing device. They say it's an excellent device, useful, and a great addition to any technicians or engineers tools. Customers also mention it comes with everything needed to troubleshoot just about any piece of electronics.

"...used this meter in electronical and electrical proyects, it worked amazingly well in both scenarios...." Read more

"...Anyway, it does seem to be consistent and the results seem to be in the ballpark...." Read more

"...This is a useful instrument for the construction electrician." Read more

"...Sometimes it works perfectly and properly presents the appropriate voltage, other times it just starts counting up or down, still other times it..." Read more

43 customers mention "Value for money"39 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it works well, comes with a carrying case, and the manual.

"...In summary it worth every dollar." Read more

"...This unit is well thought out well laid out and inexpensive to boot. I called my son told him he can keep my Fluke...." Read more

"Great instrument for the price. I use the temperature and humidity for recording conditions doing insulation tests on wiring...." Read more

"So there are plenty of reviews already. It's a good multimeter for the money but let's not pretend it's a professional tool by any means...." Read more

29 customers mention "Build quality"24 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's well-constructed, feels sturdy in the hand, and lives up to their expectations.

"...3 rated (electrical security parameter), backlight in the screen, quality probes,in general it feels high quality . In summary it worth every dollar." Read more

"...I also like the ruggedized kickstand and backlight.I have a scope... but I usually reach for my multimeter first." Read more

"...At least the display is easy to read. It seems pretty durable, but not as durable as it looks in pictures - the padding is not particularly soft,..." Read more

"...The build quality exceeded my expectations. The backlight is bright and the display is large and clear. There is no bar graph...." Read more

19 customers mention "Ease of use"14 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the electric circuit testing device. Some mention it's very easy to use, while others say the instruction manual is not good and the operating manual is in Chinese.

"...With auto-ranging and lighted lead inserts, it's a snap to use and tell you if you connected the leads wrong...." Read more

"...The product is easy to use, the display is clear, and there is a neat feature where LED lights illuminate the exact holes you need to plug the leads..." Read more

"...I love this tester. The auto-ranging is so easy to use. The instructions are complete and cover a wide feature set. Lots of extras and quality leads...." Read more

"my favorite multimeter. Backlight is very sexy, very beginner friendly, the only thing I can't measure between this and my cell phone is radiation..." Read more

18 customers mention "Features"18 positive0 negative

"...This meter has a lot of functions, my favorite ones are frequency (you can measure %PWM and hz), temperature..." Read more

"...It has lots of features, but it started acting erratic after four years of ownership. Reads 47V coming out of the 110V wall outlet...." Read more

"This is a very versatile tool with allot of functions for the money...." Read more

"I purchased this meter because it includes a lux function. Everything seems to work as described...." Read more

14 customers mention "Brightness"14 positive0 negative

"...temperature (of the ambient and the probes, separately), the ports light up indicating the proper way to conect the probes depending on the..." Read more

"...a place for the probes on the back, and I also like the way it lights up the jacks depending on the function so you know that you have..." Read more

"...The light level function comes in handy for monitoring temp lighting on construction sites...." Read more

"...The build quality exceeded my expectations. The backlight is bright and the display is large and clear. There is no bar graph...." Read more

23 customers mention "Quality"15 positive8 negative

"...CAT 3 rated (electrical security parameter), backlight in the screen, quality..." Read more

"...The layout is a bit complicated and not very well thought out. All buttons are the same size...." Read more

"...Good product, but not very good value." Read more

"Excellent product. I was worried about the cost to quality ratio - not anymore. This item was well reviewed and truly stands up to that review...." Read more

16 customers mention "Accuracy"11 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it measures perfectly, has good repeatability, and offset. They also appreciate the sturdiness, well-made construction, and huge amount of measurement options. The center dial selects what to measure, and it can auto-sense the appropriate range. Overall, customers are happy with the product's accuracy and say it'll please both home owners and those who need a multimeter.

"...Anyway, it does seem to be consistent and the results seem to be in the ballpark...." Read more

"...First, the good news. As a luxmeter it seems accurate and very repeatable. I didn't have a high quality luxmeter to test it against, however...." Read more

"...Used the Extech leads and got false readings.. fingered out the problem...." Read more

"Pretty good meter so far. Accuracy is good (for the price). The only bad point I've found is the lux meter portion, which I don't trust at all...." Read more

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federico s.

Great multimeter

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

It's a excellent product. If you want all the tecnical data just go to the Mastech page and search the model, if you want more, there is a tear down of this multimeter in youtube it really helped me to decide buying this multimeter. I have used this meter in electronical and electrical proyects, it worked amazingly well in both scenarios. This meter has a lot of functions, my favorite ones are frequency (you can measure %PWM and hz), temperature (of the ambient and the probes, separately), the ports light up indicating the proper way to conect the probes depending on the selected type of measurement (if they are connected wrong it sounds the alarm, great for safety), CAT 3 rated (electrical security parameter), backlight in the screen, quality probes,in general it feels high quality . In summary it worth every dollar.

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Dave

Super satisfied

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2012

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

Frankly, I'm not familiar with "Sinometer". I considered going with a name I already knew, like Fluke.

It turns out I had nothing to worry about.

This is one of those pieces of equipment that you forget you have but because it never gives you a problem. While I mostly use mine for electronics, I have also used it for other Amazon reviews, like this one (http://www.amazon.com/review/R313GN9MC1W7Z9) where I used it to measure the air temperature and humidity coming out of a dehumidifier unit, and also to settle an argument on just how loud or quiet it is.

The function selector doesn't float between setting (a pet peeve). When you switch functions, the appropriate sockets light up to show you where to plug in the the probes. The light goes off when the probe is correctly seated. If you have a probe plugged into a wrong socket, an alarm goes off. How much money (and/or fuses) is that going to save you? I also like the ruggedized kickstand and backlight.

I have a scope... but I usually reach for my multimeter first.

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Marty d'Fried

A decent meter for the price, but could use simple improvements

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2015

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

This meter seems to be pretty good. I don't know how accurate it is, but I don't really require great accuracy these days, mainly consistency and ease of use. I used to be an electronics repair tech long ago, where accuracy was important, but no more. Anyway, it does seem to be consistent and the results seem to be in the ballpark. I probably should have gotten something cheaper, but the specs for this sounded good.

However, I think it's a little too big, although that's just personal preference. At least the display is easy to read. It seems pretty durable, but not as durable as it looks in pictures - the padding is not particularly soft, and doesn't provide as much protection as it might seem by looking at it.

It's nice that it has a place for the probes on the back, and I also like the way it lights up the jacks depending on the function so you know that you have (or don't have) the correct ones connected. Just be sure to press in the plugs firmly, as once I realized that one was not all the way in, and the readings were weird.

The layout is a bit complicated and not very well thought out. All buttons are the same size. It seems to me that some less-used buttons should be set aside or smaller. I never switch the degrees C/F (in fact, I haven't even used that function) and rarely need the Relative button, so it would be nice if the Range and Select buttons were bigger, and separated.

I also think that the Volts and Ohms would be better placed on either side of the Off position, since they are the ones used the most, but maybe others would use other functions more, so that's a tossup.

The flip-out stand is a bit flimsy and not very stable. The battery compartment requires removing screws.

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RWB

I would buy it again, and again, and again

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

The unit arrived today and I put it to work tracing out a 60's vintage Hallicrafters. Normally I use my Fluke but I left it at my sons (1800 miles away) This unit is amazing it has 1) db sound level built-in 2) temp without and/or with a probe (supplied) 3) continuity with sound so you do not have to keep looking at the meter 4) Lux measurement 5) relative humidity all of which are accurate against my bench units and of course everything you would expect from a multimeter. The batteries are 3 AAA under the stand in the back, remove 2 screws, close the stand so the screws do not fall out, change batteries, close stand cover and raise stand and screw in primary cover. This unit is well thought out well laid out and inexpensive to boot. I called my son told him he can keep my Fluke. O' one last thing, when you turn the selector switch the surround around the probe inputs lights up to help from making a mistake, the manual is actually readable and to the point. I will update as time goes on but the Hallicrafters was working like new with the help of this meter. The designer did as good a job as I have seen of "stupid proofing" a Digital Meter.

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Derek Kent

Cheap; you get what you pay for.

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

I watched a video that promoted this multi-meter and was pleased when I first purchased and used it 2020. It has lots of features, but it started acting erratic after four years of ownership. Reads 47V coming out of the 110V wall outlet. How can I trust anything it measures? Total junk now.

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Frank

MASTECH MS8229 Meter

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

Great instrument for the price. I use the temperature and humidity for recording conditions doing insulation tests on wiring. The light level function comes in handy for monitoring temp lighting on construction sites. The sound level is useful for determining the need for hearing PPE, and perhaps for Fire Alarm NAC device coverage. This is a useful instrument for the construction electrician.

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Pablo

Todo funciona genial, excepto la función de continuidad (beep)

Reviewed in Spain on June 19, 2017

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

Primero, diseño y construcción. Los materiales son buenos, cuando lo ves, sabes que estás ante algo mínimamente decente. La calidad de construcción es muy buena, pero tiene 2 fallos: la rueda/selector, aunque funciona genial, si somos un poco tiquismiquis podemos decir que es mejorable, ya que puede quedarse a mitad de camino, la sensación de rotación no es tan, tan buena como la de otros multímetros más caros, etc... y lo que sí está mal diseñado es la goma verde de alrededor. Esta goma se puede quitar, pero el problema no está en el montaje o desmontaje. El problema está en que cuando está puesta, la lengüeta o ranura que engancha a la goma por los laterales es muy pequeña, y se puede salir de su sitio, y estéticamente queda feo. Es gracioso, porque en las fotos del producto, aquí mismo en Amazon, puedes observar en los laterales cómo la goma está salida. Es un error puramente estético, pero no debería pasar. El resto del diseño, los agujeros de las puntas, los botones... todo perfecto, muy bueno.

En cuanto a la pantalla, aunque tenga la gran característica de ser retroiluminada, los ángulos de visión son bastante deficientes. Tampoco es muy importante, puesto con la pata trasera sacada y apoyado en la mesa, desde una silla se ve perfectamente, pero en cuanto lo movemos un poco al lateral o arriba y abajo, la visibilidad de la pantalla empeora una barbaridad, los números casi desaparecen. Es una lástima, deberían poner una pantalla que tenga mejores ángulos de visión, se nota sobretodo cuando trabajamos de pie.

Respecto a funcionalidades, está muy, muy bien, tiene de todo, incluso en la pantalla puedes ver la temperatura y humedad del ambiente, es genial como referencia, además de tener un sensor para medir temperatura de forma más precisa. Los agujeros se iluminan alrededor para que sepas dónde tienes que poner las puntas, y aunque no sea del todo necesario para los expertos, le da un toque moderno, evita que te equivoques y además pita y parpadea en rojo cuando las puntas están en agujeros que no corresponden, lo cuál para medir ciertas cosas puede ser peligroso (por el fusible que te lo puedes cargar, el multímetro también, o incluso hacerte daño tú mismo). A mí personalmente me parece un detalle muy curioso y se agradece mucho.
Hay un gran fallo con una funcionalidad, que es la de encender la luz de la pantalla. Se enciende pulsando el botón de HOLD durante 3 segundos. El problema está en que cada vez que quieres encender o apagar la luz de la pantalla, la función de HOLD se activa, y tienes que pulsar el botón de HOLD una vez más para que deje de mostrarte la misma lectura congelada en la pantalla. En resumen, para encender la pantalla, mantienes presionado HOLD, esto inmediatamente te congela la lectura de la pantalla actual, y posteriormente se enciende la luz. Luego, tienes que darle otra vez al botón HOLD para descongelar la lectura.

Las puntas que vienen son geniales, son de calidad, las coges y no son las típicas de plástico duro barato, además de que traen protectores en las puntas para dejar sólo la puntita al aire. Otro punto fuerte es que la punta es bastante afilada, y eso se agradece porque puedes tocar cosas con más precisión.

El mayor problema que he encontrado es que en la función de continuidad, el pitido, aunque es rápido, es DEMASIADO sensible, y no uso sensible como cosa positiva, sino como negativa. Aún cuando las puntas se están tocando y hay CLARAMENTE continuidad y debería oírse un pitido constante, resulta que no, que el pitido es interrumpido bastantes veces, sobretodo al frotar una punta con la otra. Esto es un error, de gravedad media si hablamos de la función de continuidad, donde realmente buscas definición y exactitud en el pitido. La ventaja es que es bastante rápido. No obstante, multímetros de 200€ o más caros son claramente superiores en esta función. Cuando las puntas se están tocando claramente y se frotan, el pitido es constante y no se altera. Además, la respuesta es aún más rápida. Esta función en este multímetro es mejor que dicha función en multímetros de mala calidad de 8-30€, pero se queda a medio camino de ser decente, una lástima.

Viene con pilas (no siempre) y el fusible que trae he leído que es de calidad baja, pero bueno, servir sirve, y siempre se puede cambiar.

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Fabii

Mastech MS8229 Multimetro tuttofare 5 in 1

Reviewed in Italy on June 3, 2017

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

Il prodotto arrivato è il modello MS8229 e non il modello MS8229G ma questo è un bene in quanto il modello caratterizzato dalla lettera G ha caratteristiche inferiori al modello che mi è arrivato.
Ottima la funzione di illuminazione delle boccola dove inserire i puntali in funzione delle varie portate scelte con il commutatore e ancor più l'allarme sonoro in caso di inserimento errato, sembra un gadget inutile per utilizzatori esperti ma invece ho sperimentato che è utilissimo in quanto la distrazione è sempre possibile e una sicurezza in piu' non guasta, oltre al fusibile autoripristinante e il fusibile ceramico per la portata di 10A. Struttura robusta anche se un pò massiccia. Apprezzabile la funzione fonometro, luxmetro e termometro interno ed esterno e addirittura igrometro, che possono sempre essere utili anche se, chiaramente, per uso intensivo è meglio utilizzare strumenti dedicati.

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Great budget multimeter perfect for the hobbyist

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2016

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

So I was going to try and purchase a rather expensive Fluke 87V... but instead opted to save my money.

As a foundation radio ham I needed a decent multimeter to perform some basic electronic diagnostics and help with my progression to the intermediate level. This I feel was a good fit for me. Relatively cheap compared to the Fluke and in no way is it going to be an amazing count multimeter for hyper accuracy or precision but it's ideal for the hobbyist or doing some basic home electrical troubleshooting.

Auto Ranging is a feature i've not had on a multimeter before and I can safely say I love it.
The backlight and display is clear and easy to read, with multiple useful values displayed at once (e.g. duty cycle + frequency of signal)
The light up probe ports are a novelty but actually rather useful.
The inclusion of a basic thermocouple to perform basic temperature measurements has actually proven useful when monitoring some stepper motors for overheating issues.

It can measure lux from emitted sources along with relative humidity and air temperature all of which I've actually found useful since buying the device (never thought I needed it before... but seeing as I had it I used it anyway! :)).

All in all a fantastic device. The casing is good, robust and rubberised with a neat "home" for the probes, which are sharp (great for testing through insulation) and CAT IV approved. Should prove to be a useful device for a long time to come.

Mickaël C.

Travaillez en toute sécurité

Reviewed in France on October 21, 2015

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

Ce multimètre me permet de travailler en sécurité, afin de vérifier avant toute intervention si j'ai du 220V sur une prise (j'ai préalablement fait tomber le fusible, mais je vérifie toujours par sécurité).
Je l'utilise aussi pour détecter la continuité (vérifier une ampoule, si l'ampoule a grillé ou bien si le problème est ailleurs).
Enfin, je mesure des résistances pour les quelques circuits électroniques que je monte par moi-même.

Le multimètre est costaud, agréable à manipuler. Le bouton se tourne très facilement.
L'affichage digital est rétroéclairé, un plus non négligeable quand on travaille dans la pénombre (habituellement, si on fait sauter les plombs, on n'a plus de lumière autour de soi ou une lampe frontale).
La fonction "HOLD" permet de retenir la valeur lue, c'est un avantage par rapport à d'autres appareils qui ne disposent pas de cette fonctionnalité.

Pour finir, les sondes sont un élément clef de ce genre d'appareils, afin de ne pas engendrer de perturbations. J'ai bougé les sondes dans tous les sens, cela n'entraîne pas de variation significatives des valeurs lues, ce sont donc des sondes de qualité. Le petit bouchon qui permet de les protéger est garant d'une bonne qualité, si vous ne les oubliez pas ou ne les perdez pas après usage...

Si vous appréciez ce commentaire et que cela vous a été utile, merci de me le faire savoir en cochant OUI ci-dessous.

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Peppone

Viel Mulitmeter für wenig Geld...

Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2015

Color: MS8229Verified Purchase

Ich möchte vorab sagen, das ich dieses Multimeter für den Heimgebrauch, also für die Hobbywerkstatt gekauft haben.
Da Qualitätsprodukte (Fluke, Gossen Metra-Watt, usw.) erst im Bereich ab 200€ gute Multimeter anbieten und ich soviel nicht für den Hausgebrauch investieren wollte, musste ein Multimeter für weniger Geld her. Das Multimeter von MASTECH ist hier eine gute Alternative.
Zum Kaufzeitpunkt hat es 55€ gekostet was es auch definitiv wert ist. Deswegen 5 Sterne.

Auch wenn das MASTECH sicherlich im Bereich der Toleranzen nicht mit Profigeräten mithalten kann, liefert es doch ordentliche Ergebnisse. Zumindest im Bereich der Elektromessungen. Ich konnte von der Arbeit zu Vergleichszwecken ein Gossen Metra Hit 15S nutzen.
Ich war erstaunt wie minimal die Unterschiede waren. (Gemessen wurden Gleich- und Wechselspannungen, Widerstände und Frequenzen)

Auch die Bedienung ist einfach und auch ohne Bedienungsanleitung möglich. Wer sich im Bereich der Elektrotechnik auskennt wird hier keine Probleme haben und schnell zurecht kommen. Wer sich doch auf die Bedienungsanleitung einlässt sollte nicht zu viel erwarten. Man findet alle wichtigen Informationen, allerdings könnte die Qualität der Anleitung schon besser sein. ;-)

Die mitgelieferten Messspitzen sind leider nicht so ganz sinnvoll. Da die Isolierung fast die kompletten Messspitzen umhüllt ist es z.B. sehr schwer eine Spannungsmessung an einer Steckdose durchzuführen. Es empfiehlt sich einen Satz Krokodilklemmen zu kaufen. Je nach Einsatzgebiet kann das sehr hilfreich sein. Gerade bei der Spannungsmessung in Gebäuden.

Das Gehäuse an sich ist recht robust und sollte auch einen Sturz ohne Probleme verkraften.
Man sollte allerdings von Made in China auch keine Wunder erwarten. ;-)

Die Zusatzfunktionen wie Dezibel-Messung & Lichtstärken-Messung sind zwar nette Gimmicks, allerdings bezweifle ich die Genauigkeit dieser Werte. Wer speziell hierfür ein Messgerät braucht, sollte dieses hier nicht in Betracht ziehen. Da ich die Funktionen nicht benötige kein Grund für einen Abzug. Die Temperaturmessung ist recht gut und genau. Kein Unterscheid zum Raumtemperaturfühler.

Ich bin sehr zufrieden und kann das Multimeter empfehlen.

HINWEIS:
Das Multimeter von MASTECH MS8229 gibt es in 3 verschiedenen Varianten.
MS8229, MS8229N & MS8229G. Obwohl hier in der Artikelüberschrift das Gerät MS8229 angezeigt wird, wurde bei mir das MS8229G geliefert.
Leider ist bei meiner Version keine Beleuchtung der Buchsen vorhanden.

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