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Pros & Cons

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Pros

It's a must to have for what i do. Of all my metering equipment with capacitance settings, etc.

The zero adjustment is perfect for me if i happen to use different leads. It takes the guesswork out of determining if a capacitor is good or bad. The user guide also mentions that the leads should not be closed (shorted together) and i believe that h...  Read More

The a8013l works as described per the accuracy data shown in manual/instruction sheet. The readings seem accurate when i compare it to my fluke meter. This meter is inexpensive & accurate.



Cons

Got * on this one by the shipper. Don't buy it. This is a big scam. Bought another tester from a reputable brand.

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Highlights

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Quality


Product works as advertised and is a great value


For the price and accuracy it doesnt get any better


They said if it was the capacitor it would be another 60 for the part


However since this meter tested at the rated capacitance i was happy with the outcome based on the price

Price


Delivery was fast it works and the price was right


Probably equivalent to fluke at 6 times the price


I thought i had a problem with the start or run capacitors on my air compressor so i purchased this meter to test since the pr...  Read More

Packaging/appearance


Some people will buy this meter and use it right out of the box without reading the one page manual that comes with it

Overview

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  • Previous analysis of this listing was an C grade.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there may be deception involved.
  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is low.
  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 74.1% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 1,056 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 10 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    When i unboxed the meter and tried it on some capacitors nothing happened


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I decided to check the continuity of the test leads and found the negative lead open


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Examination of the alligator clip found the wire loose so i crimped it and the positive lead as well


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its as easy to use as a basic voltmeter or resistance meter


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I read the manual checked the start capacitor in my neighbors pool heater electric heat pump and then checked the new one that i got here on amazon


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I would go so far as to say it would be good for a tradesman


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The neighbor had gotten an estimate of 120 just to check out the unit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    They said if it was the capacitor it would be another 60 for the part

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