Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter Reviews

• Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multi Meter

  
  By A3LXDZDOJDJKP0 on 2007-06-26
  Excellent unit, better than any prosumer meter available at Radio Shack. The built-in stand is great. Display size great. Meter leads with included protective removable tip covers great. Battery condition indicator LED great. Do not pass on this unit!
  
  

• Good meter but...

  
  By A1G9Y1PP25WYHK on 2008-01-25
  This is a meter of above average quality for the price. A great meter to have for the do it your-selfer for around the house, car or boat. However, one function that is lacking is high range AC current (amps) the description says it measures AC current but doesn't say that the max AC amps it can test is 200mA or .2 amps, not really practical for ANY AC current measurments. You can measure the current of say a 20 watt AC light bulb with this meter. The PC you are using to read this draws about 3.5-4 AMPS or about 3500-4000 milli amps, this meter maxes out at 200 ma.
  
  I bought it for AC amps but can't use it for that. I'll keep it as a back up meter but I have to buy a better meter for AC amps. I guess that's what I get for being a cheap skate... time to buy a Fluke!
  
  

• Good Meter

  
  By A309YNTX2NNRD2 on 2007-11-16
  This is a good little meter.
  
  Thumb uppers: Small overall size, large LCD display, auto-ranging, uses 2 AA batteries, uses standard sized banana plugs so is compatible with several 3rd party or customized probes/connectors.
  
  Thumb downers: probe clips are such weak, soft rubber that they don't grip the probes securely. And it would be nice for a little more $$ to include a case. So instead buy a $3 camera case to solve both deficiencies. Too bad the over-sized instruction booklet isn't the same size as the meter so it can be stored in the same case.
  
  

• Equus 3320 Multimeter review

  
  By A15SM3HBLJ5K0Y on 2007-09-06
  I received the Equus multimeter about a month ago. I've used it very frequently at home checking batteries, home appliances etc.. My conclusion is that the Equus Multimeter is worth every penny I paid for it. It is shock resistant, (I dropped it from a 4' stand and nothing happened to it). Is accurate, the auto power off feature is very useful. You don't need any more for home use.
  
  

• Love it!!

  
  By A38OLB4GSC2WIA on 2007-01-27
  This is a very nice multi-meter. Not just for auto but also home. The large lcd screen is easy to see, and the auto range is great. It makes it simple to use. Also there is a strap on the back to go around your wrist, or you can take it off and and use the fold-out stand. However the probes do not stay in the holders.
  
  
• Excellent multimeter
  By A3DH99GAP9D401 on 2008-04-26
  I have purchased this item to check the voltage of my car battery. It works well indicating a right voltage value. It seems, however, first a little bit complicate for me to use; I need to know where I put two pins' outlets among three holes and which dial position is relevant to my case. I just followed the manual attached, which describes how the multimeter can be used in case of checking a car battery. So I did not have any problem.
  
  Just to remind you, one important thing for using the multimeter is that you should always connect a red point first to the equipment to check, then black. When you detach, disconnect black first, then the red point. This will give the multimemter a longer life.
  
  Thank you for the business,
  
  
• Nice, big numbers
  By ATOKT8QYK967L on 2008-02-27
  As others have said, the lead holders are useless and the leads are cheap, but leads can be replaced. The meter is easy to use, relatively fast and the numbers are easy to read for my 54 year old eyes, even without my reading glasses. The 10-amp port makes it usable on my motorcycle and cars (not for starter or charging circuits). Definitely worth the money.
  
  
• Great Multimeter
  By A86V4HAIUQEUP on 2008-02-10
  This is a great multimeter, it has all the options I need to handle my discrete components except capacitors. I like the auto adjust which adjusts to specifically the resistance your measuring, etc. It also has continuity check which is very useful after soldering. Overall I'm very satisfied with this item and you can't beat the price for what you get.
  
  
• Better in many ways.
  By AZOBQK8MQDBZN on 2008-06-03
  Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter I own several other digital meters. This one is best, just ordered 2 more. Auto off and AA batteries! Leaving a normal DVM on will kill the costly 9V battery! Its own novel battery testing is fast and easy with LEDs. AC 200mA range used with a shunt(say 1 or 0.1 Ohm precision) can give you higher AC current range! No AC current at all on others. Even has a wriststrap on the back. Much larger digits and autoranging works super. Readings are not ambiguous. My Velleman only reads to 2 MegOhms - Equus 20M. Equus has four ACV ranges vice two for others. Lacks a backlight, hold and transistor gain (hFE) - features I seldom use, anyway. Buy one!
  
  
• A Handy Number
  By A3JQW6RO6UJNW0 on 2008-03-21
  I keep this in my toolbox for automotive electrical repairs. This is a great meter for the price. I had others but cheaper meters in the past and in the trash, By far this is the best meter I ever owned for the price and features. The display is big enough to read clearly, The auto ranging takes the guess work out of it and speeds up things on the job site it also has a stand and wrist strap. The package and owners manual says this is ASE certified, that help me choose this one. I bought a case to put the meter in and I couldn't be more happy.
  
  ** I use this for automotive use only **
  
  
  
  
  
• Amazing Value and Function
  By A1VWR2YTV5VLCX on 2008-06-06
  I use expensive fluke DMMs all of the time at work and was going to buy one for home use when my Sears DMM (that was pretty much a piece of junk, couldn't auto range, and eventually wouldn't shutoff) started annoying me. So, I chose a $129 Fluke meter then happened upon this meter. I figured what the heck for $25 and decided to order it. If you need a home meter that AUTORANGES (this is a big deal) and works, you really can't go wrong with this product. The autoranging is great, VDC, VAC, & continuity have tested fine thus far and I think the leads are like any other DMM I have used. This is a killer deal for $25.00.
  
  
• Multi Meter
  By A2OAZBL6INHQ19 on 2007-11-17
  Nice Meter for the money and as always with Amazon.com Fast shipping.This is a good(great) meter for the price, it does all the stuff as an exspensive one. I would recommend this meter. And with Amozon "If it ain't workin, they'll replace it".
  
  
• Works great!
  By A2YUUY3P2UF6PQ on 2008-03-08
  The multimeter works great as advertised. Display size is good and auto ranging feature is very useful.
  
  
• a little big, but fully functional
  By A1IJ418HCB2XAM on 2008-03-18
  nice, big numbers. it has elastic bands to strap on to the wrist. good test leads, i guess - removable and replacable
  
  
• best bang 4 your buck
  By A1KV8QX0BFD72 on 2008-04-14
  this is way better than what I expected. On par with units costing more than twice the amount.
  
  
• If you need a meter.
  By AU4KNDY858HRD on 2008-04-28
  I have several meters but this one has it all.Since I retired this is used
  mostly for battery checks.Easy to read and the leads are a nice length.
  The speaker and the stand with the wrist band makes it easy to use.
  
  
• Very cool!
  By ADCLKG10VPQKO on 2008-05-07
  It's a great product for your money. I use it in my car and the chores around the house. You have to have one of these units if you are planning to do any electrical work.
  
  
• A great digital multimeter
  By A2NCO79BXDXVCQ on 2008-05-18
  I have owned a few multimeters, and even built one when I took an electronics course many years ago. This is the best one I have owned. This beauty has great features, large readout, and has a protective case to help avoid damage should it be dropped. One can even strap the meter to your arm during use to have it handy. The instruction manual is clear and concise and the price is right.
  
  
• handy multimeter
  By ALNDPKWBR1S95 on 2008-01-25
  This is a great low cost meter to have around the house..check your batteries, your ac voltage outlets & christmas tree lights.
  
  
• Love it
  By AQGQQTRD6I7M7 on 2008-06-02
  Works great, love the auto scaling, it was the first one I've owned with that feature. Upgraded to strong buy!
  
  
• Meter
  By A2SXY02AJGAVHO on 2008-10-13
  Very good value for the $$$. It would have been nice to also have a case option.
  
  
• Affordable
  By A3ST3YUZ4NJSRV on 2008-11-20
  For the price, it does everything you need it to do. It's simple to operate and is accurate. I'd recommend this product to the average do-it-yourselfer. You never know when you'll need a multimeter, but when you do - you won't need anything more than what this unit has to offer.
  
  
• AWESOME
  By AZ7RW8H42DYF4 on 2007-05-19
  I got this multi tester for 22 bucks , it got a lot of function,automotive and household, i like the auto shut off when you idle for 15 min. i had a clamp tester before, and always forget to turn it off, and the rubber protector around pretty cool. Then my freind knew about it , he was amaze with the features too, then we order the next one..................QUALITY PRODUCTS AT VERY REASONABLE PRICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  
• nice meter
  By AIQLEMBZQ4WQQ on 2007-07-31
  got it for the battery checker. definitely better than the cheapie i was using.
  
  
• Great little multimeter
  By A7Y2R2TCAHJOM on 2007-08-05
  I needed a multimeter for home use and decided on this one. With the features of this meter, I'd expect it to be double what I paid for it. It works as well as the expensive meters I own or have used in the past.
  One thing though, I would have paid a little more if it came with a case.
  
  
• Great Value
  By A14BLNECPJ3U2C on 2008-04-18
  Well made unit covering a wide range of reads. This was worth the $19.99 by far. Would certainly buy again if the need arises.
  
  
• Skeptic is surprised
  By A35OBT6KF0ZW6J on 2008-08-31
  I figured this would be just another cheapo meter in a long string of them. The main selling point for me was the autoranging. I'm happy to find it is more precise than my cheap Sperry meter and the large LCD characters are very sharp and easy to read. The best thing about this meter is the dial. The spring contacts seem to be very robust. This is a weak point for most cheap multimeters. The dial on this is easy to turn, yet it has positive and precise stop points and it feels as if it will stand up to frequent use. It also boots up quite quickly.
  
  
• Excellent Multimeter and not overly Expensive
  By A3F4LYXUSPGNWH on 2008-09-14
  This is an excellent and useful product. I would recommend it to all those who want to verify all those batteries that end up in home or any other electrical circuit.
  
  
• Can't beat it for the price
  By A3QU2YIAQFK2N0 on 2008-09-16
  This is a great multimeter for the price...so far it has done everything i have asked of it very well.
  
  
• LOW PRICE GREAT PRODUCT
  By A2WN8T3BJ869F on 2008-10-12
  This was a really great product for the price. Well worth it. I have used it numerous times and it has worked great every time.
  
  

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