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Nov 4th, 2020 8:00 pm

MasterMK [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2009; 1790 posts; 563 upvotes

Nov 4th, 2020 8:00 pm

[Princess Auto] Digital Multimeter Tester $9.99 50% off

Deal Link:: https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ ... -p8964447e
Price:: $9.99
Expiry:: November 22, 2020
Retailer:: Princess Auto

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Remember Sale starts November 10, 2020 to November 22, 2020, not at the current moment. Just got flyer today.

Digital Multimeter Tester
Store code number 8964447
Reg $19.99 Sale $9.99
50%

package size 7.6x5.6x1.2 inches Size looks big but it could also be package size
weight 0.4 lbs

Similar one at Amazon.ca cost about $28.97, not sure if it the exact model number

https://www.amazon.ca/Performance-Tool- ... B000N34604
This one is pocket size multimeter, so I doubt it's big.

I don't know the quality or accuracy of this product

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Nov 4th, 2020 8:54 pm

qwerty17327: Member; Sep 20, 2011; 306 posts; 1491 upvotes; Centre of the Univer…

Nov 4th, 2020 8:54 pm

I ordered a similar-looking one for ~$4 from AliExpress which might come next year, and I regret the purchase already.

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Nov 4th, 2020 8:58 pm

recordman: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2005; 4756 posts; 1864 upvotes; Vancity

Nov 4th, 2020 8:58 pm

qwerty17327 wrote: ↑ I ordered a similar-looking one for ~$4 from AliExpress which might come next year, and I regret the purchase already.

Other than an order that took 3 months to arrive earlier in the year, all my recent (10+) orders came between 2 weeks and 2 months (knock on wood). Canada Post hate me less now.

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Nov 4th, 2020 9:21 pm

qwerty17327: Member; Sep 20, 2011; 306 posts; 1491 upvotes; Centre of the Univer…

Nov 4th, 2020 9:21 pm

recordman wrote: ↑ Other than an order that took 3 months to arrive earlier in the year, all my recent (10+) orders came between 2 weeks and 2 months (knock on wood). Canada Post hate me less now.

Is it really Canada Post the bottleneck for parcels coming from China? Just trying to understand.

Nov 4th, 2020 9:26 pm

frugal69: Penalty Box; Dec 2, 2004; 1409 posts; 1558 upvotes

Nov 4th, 2020 9:26 pm

qwerty17327 wrote: ↑ Is it really Canada Post the bottleneck for parcels coming from China? Just trying to understand.

I recently placed an order and chose shipping via ChinaPost (paid a small amount more than the regular shipping method offered by seller) - and I received it within 1-1/2 weeks. I don't order much, but I think choosing Ali shipping or ChinaPost would be more reliable than the sellers option (usually questionable shippers). YMMV.

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Nov 4th, 2020 9:30 pm

recordman: Deal Addict; Jan 19, 2005; 4756 posts; 1864 upvotes; Vancity

Nov 4th, 2020 9:30 pm

qwerty17327 wrote: ↑ Is it really Canada Post the bottleneck for parcels coming from China? Just trying to understand.

Actually, I got it wrong. It's not CP that's the issue, it's Canada Customs. If you order from a reputable seller, if it arrives late, it's most likely held at Canada Customs. Many people tracked their packages and sometimes they get stuck at Customs for months.

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Nov 4th, 2020 11:22 pm

flightdeck: Member; Mar 10, 2011; 485 posts; 407 upvotes; Niagara

Nov 4th, 2020 11:22 pm

Price in title please. Thanks

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Nov 4th, 2020 11:44 pm

DaveD28194: Jr. Member; Dec 28, 2018; 184 posts; 165 upvotes; l4c2k1

Nov 4th, 2020 11:44 pm

qwerty17327 wrote: ↑ Is it really Canada Post the bottleneck for parcels coming from China? Just trying to understand.

Yup lots of my packages have cleared customs and showed up with Canada Post and still take up to a month to ship from Vancouver to Toronto. Even my last shipment that came from China went from China to Singapore to Toronto in 2 weeks then took another two weeks from Mississauga to Richmond Hill lol.

Nov 5th, 2020 12:06 am

AncasterRFD: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2012; 15350 posts; 9911 upvotes; Southern Ontario

Nov 5th, 2020 12:06 am

I had one of those and prefer this one, I like seeing the analog needle and it stores easy. Recently diagnosed my dryer issue as it wasn’t the heating element.
https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/ ... -p8344681e

Nov 5th, 2020 12:08 am

craftsman: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 19775 posts; 12884 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Nov 5th, 2020 12:08 am

frugal69 wrote: ↑ I recently placed an order and chose shipping via ChinaPost (paid a small amount more than the regular shipping method offered by seller) - and I received it within 1-1/2 weeks. I don't order much, but I think choosing Ali shipping or ChinaPost would be more reliable than the sellers option (usually questionable shippers). YMMV.

I've had similar experiences when the vendor actually does what they say. However, I've had vendors that state they are shipping with Ali shipping or even ePacket and then they don't and provide some tracking number that doesn't even go in the system and place an expected delivery date 100+ days out with shipping happening in another 30 days out. And of course, the package never arrives.... heck, I don't even know if it shipped as the tracking number may not even work.

Nov 5th, 2020 5:23 pm

the2ndme: Banned; Oct 10, 2020; 1037 posts; 617 upvotes

Nov 5th, 2020 5:23 pm

frugal69 wrote: ↑ I recently placed an order and chose shipping via ChinaPost (paid a small amount more than the regular shipping method offered by seller) - and I received it within 1-1/2 weeks. I don't order much, but I think choosing Ali shipping or ChinaPost would be more reliable than the sellers option (usually questionable shippers). YMMV.

I ordered multiple items from a seller a few days ago and got a surprise upgrade to "ePacket" ( the tracking # is in Canada Post's system ). The total order was under $20.

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Nov 5th, 2020 5:32 pm

the2ndme: Banned; Oct 10, 2020; 1037 posts; 617 upvotes

Nov 5th, 2020 5:32 pm

recordman wrote: ↑ Other than an order that took 3 months to arrive earlier in the year, all my recent (10+) orders came between 2 weeks and 2 months (knock on wood). Canada Post hate me less now.

Canada Post is processing AliExpress local returns ( "Free Return") . They are making some money there.

Nov 5th, 2020 8:23 pm

Drasco: Member; Mar 4, 2006; 497 posts; 160 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 5th, 2020 8:23 pm

I don't have any idea about multimeters. There seems to be quite a few that has popped up in RFD last few days. Just looking for something to check home electronics and small circuitry and knick knacks.

Thoughts on this princess auto multimeter vs Canadian Tire. Appreciate your opinions

Nov 5th, 2020 9:03 pm

MasterMK [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2009; 1790 posts; 563 upvotes

Nov 5th, 2020 9:03 pm

To my knowledge, the Canadian tire one doesn't read amperage (current) plus the probe lead could be different so it would be harder to get it into electric outlet. It take LR44 battery (might be difficult to find). The price for this kind of smart meter is $30 at Sayal so $70 regular price is exaggerated. It can read voltage and resistance without changing a knob dial.

Princess Auto one can read amperage (current) and probably has 9 volt battery (readily available in store). Lead metal might be well exposed and can be changed for different if need be. Canadian tire one, you won't be able to do this because it soldered in. The question is accuracy of reading of this multimeter. It can also read voltage, resistance and few other things. It has knob dial to set to proper reading, you won't have to change decimal places in your head like Canadian Tire one, provided you set it correctly. It has on-off switch whereas Canadian tire has push button type (prone to breaking maybe).

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Nov 6th, 2020 9:53 am

Drasco: Member; Mar 4, 2006; 497 posts; 160 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 6th, 2020 9:53 am

MasterMK wrote: ↑ To my knowledge, the Canadian tire one doesn't read amperage (current) plus the probe lead could be different so it would be harder to get it into electric outlet. It take LR44 battery (might be difficult to find). The price for this kind of smart meter is $30 at Sayal so $70 regular price is exaggerated. It can read voltage and resistance without changing a knob dial.

Princess Auto one can read amperage (current) and probably has 9 volt battery (readily available in store). Lead metal might be well exposed and can be changed for different if need be. Canadian tire one, you won't be able to do this because it soldered in. The question is accuracy of reading of this multimeter. It can also read voltage, resistance and few other things. It has knob dial to set to proper reading, you won't have to change decimal places in your head like Canadian Tire one, provided you set it correctly. It has on-off switch whereas Canadian tire has push button type (prone to breaking maybe).

This is great! Thank you

Nov 6th, 2020 12:24 pm

darcyh: Member; Oct 14, 2007; 492 posts; 761 upvotes; Thedford

Nov 6th, 2020 12:24 pm

This meter looks similar to the ones you could get for free with a coupon at Harbor Freight Tools when we used to be allowed to go to the USA.

Be careful! When using this meter be absolutely sure you have the selector dial set to the correct property you wish to measure as well as the test leads in the correct ports. These low cost meters lack safeguards to prevent damage (to you or the meter) if you mistakenly attempt to measure with the meter set to the wrong function. For example measuring voltage when it is ohms mode. You could let the smoke out or worse.

I have found them to be reasonably accurate measuring DC volts and low current amperage. I would not use it in high voltage applications.

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Nov 6th, 2020 12:39 pm

wardaddy: Jr. Member; Jul 5, 2017; 147 posts; 162 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2020 12:39 pm

This is the exact same meter they sell for 3$ in India. I used to need one every 2 months as they blow out pretty quick if used in the wrong setting. One blew out because I connected it to a tiny toy motor and spun the shaft using fingers and the back emf destroyed it immediately lmao

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Nov 6th, 2020 1:14 pm

AncasterRFD: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2012; 15350 posts; 9911 upvotes; Southern Ontario

Nov 6th, 2020 1:14 pm

Lol pretty sure I fried this one on the wrong dial a few years ago too

Nov 6th, 2020 1:33 pm

RAINMAN0: Deal Addict; Oct 2, 2005; 1909 posts; 1024 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2020 1:33 pm

Last year I bought this one for 20$: https://www.banggood.com/ANENG-AN8008-T ... rehouse=CN

Really good meter, for 20$ (including shipping) couldnt be happier. Much better then the one that looked similar to that princess auto one I had previously.

Nov 6th, 2020 1:44 pm

CFRTim: Deal Fanatic; Dec 1, 2004; 9570 posts; 3125 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2020 1:44 pm

nvm

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