 |
This is a nice little meter with a unique hexagonal shape, big enough to read the display easily but small enough to carry around, albeit likely not in a shirt pocket. The only real drawback to the device is it uses test leads with the smaller pin tips on both ends instead of the more common banana tips so replacements are harder to come by. While the 22-202a receives some criticism for inaccuracy, it was designed mostly for home and hobbyist use, rather than industrial applications. Still, it's more than adequate for most common applications--testing for continuity, detecting live circuits, and checking batteries. Still, this meter was produced in the 1970s and early '80s, so the newest examples are around 40-50 years old. Battery leakage is a common problem with older multimeters because they tend to sit for extended periods. Residue is easily cleaned with cotton swabs and white vinegar. Just be careful removing the old batteries. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Only one complaint: The description implies that it tests transistors. But the manual states it requires an optional adapter for that function. On the plus side, is the low price, and also, though this is not mentioned anywhere, is that, due to the way the meter needle behaves, it's evident that it has a taut-band movement. This is a big advantage in an analog meter.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My school recommended these for their course in Electronics. They are pretty accurate and if treated right, will last you a long time. The great thing about them is that if you break it just get another one. I blew a bunch of fuses on these(my mistake) but the fuses are easy to get and once replaced the meter is back to normal.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
For the price, this is an unbeatable value. R x 1K scale is very accurate and the R x 10K scale is plenty accurate for general use. You'll never have trouble finding THIS meter in your shop because it is UG-LEE! The yellow/orange theme really jumps out at you like a grade school crossing guard, impossible to miss. My meter DID include the batteries as opposed to the listing, and the packaging was designed to accommodate them. The test leads are short and junky but get the job done just fine. The ohms zeroing isn't very consistent across both resistance ranges, but guess what - that's why analog meters have a zeroing control. No, it's not a meter you'll find in a high-end laboratory or on an engineer's bench, and anyone expecting lab performance from a $15 meter - including shipping, batteries and test leads at that - does not have a firm grasp of today's reality. This meter works just fine for most electronic and electrical work. If you're LOOKING for signs of cheapness, you will surely find them. But be fair - and recognize that the first sign of cheapness is the price you paid.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
It's okay for some ballpark readings of voltages and ohms but if you want absolute accuracy this is not the way to go. Also, could not adjust the pointer to zero with the adjustment screw. Pried off the meter cover and adjusted it that way. Unless you worked with this kind of stuff before I would not recommend anybody doing this because the meter movement can be very easily damaged if you are not careful. Otherwise, yeah, I would recommend.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Multimeters
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Multimeters
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
