A Meter with an Ideal Price

[@kenlequack3202]

I've had this meter for over a year and a half. You can't beat it. It's accurate, reliable, and extremely durable.

[@Mike-wh9dq]

Ten thumbs up !! Finally, someone showed us a real comparison to Fluke and allows us to see in real time that it is as accurate and fast as a Fluke (instead of just telling us that it is). Note the upgraded model of the 61-747 shown here is the 61-757 (Lowes) and comes with a Certificate of Conformance (calibrated) by S/N and two year warranty. I know because I own the new upgraded 61-757 and love it.

[@tcphvacr9950]

Glad the video helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@georgedavall9449]

I’m so happy for You Mike, I could pass gas and then take a dump! Really! Good comment!

[@marksantos4467]

I have this meter as an HVAC Tech. Love it! Affordable and pretty darn accurate. It has all bells and whistles for being very affordable. I mean you can get a fluke but it would do the same thing for half the price. Totally recommend.

[@georgedavall9449]

DC Current??

[@kennethbobu3989]

I have both the Fluke 325 and the new Ideal clamp meter. The most persuasive selling point to me was being able to see the readout from way outside the hot panel without having to either climb a ladder, or clamp, get a reading, hold the reading then bring the meter back out to see what it reads. At 5'10" with a large residential panel starting at 4', the incoming main power is high enough to where without a ladder I can't see what the readout is unless I twist the wires, which I definitely do not like to do. The Ideal meter lets me comfortably get a reading and remain in a safe position and without having contort myself or the wiring.

[@sknight0391]

Great minds think alike. I've had that meter for about a month now. That's a tough meter to beat for the price, especially for a new guy starting out. As far as the min/max not working on voltage. You just need to set the meter to manual range and move the decimal over to the right. Then it would have captured the 120 volt reading. Do the same thing if you're going to use the max feature to capture a high amp draw, like on a compressor starting, and that way it won't show OL. Ideal is going to offer one more meter that's a step above that one 757, and it will offer a "Peak" function and "LoZ" (ghost voltage). It will probably be out sometime in late spring. Not sure how much it will add on to the price. Probably another 20 to $30. 😎👍

[@markchidester6239]

I got the 757 for $130

[@pipi7731]

Thanks. I was just looking at buying that meter. I heard it is a little bit heavy. I am not sure whether I buy this or a klein. I heard that Klein is now made in China and I prefer to buy in the US. I support workers here. A big thumbs up and I subscribed. I think everybody should.

[@tcphvacr9950]

Weight doesn’t seem to be bad, but it is bulky on the clamp end, but if you’re not getting into tight spaces, that won’t be an issue. They also make a magnet strap for the Ideal meters, which is nice if you want to hang it on the side of equipment. Thanks for subscribing, and the compliment!

[@jjbgmb719]

I had a Klein meter thing was garbage and got chucked - literally

[@stevetipton971]

I've always loved the ideal meters

[@lisaa.powell3634]

Just bought one. My other meters did not have frequency. Great demo Thank You

[@tcphvacr9950]

You’re welcome!

[@Randylazz]

Pretty cool demo thanks for sharing 😎✌️

[@brians1159]

Thanks for the video It made buying it an easy choice. I picked it up at Lowes for $44.

[@georgedavall9449]

I don't believe You Skippo!?

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

90$ great deal.

[@OcRefrig]

Good vid ! Under $100.00 Hell of a deal ! Cool upside down viewer. ✅

[@lightshine6044]

Regarding Ideal 61-747, when you are in diode mode, and there is a short, does it make a beep noise like Fluke 87V? I am talking about when it is in diode mode. NOT in Continuity Mode with noise. Thanks.

[@georgedavall9449]

Really good video!

[@45asunder1]

Looks like I'm getting a new clamp meter.👍

[@paulwong7870]

Do you know where these new ideal clamp meters are made? I have the previous gen tight sight meters and they’re made in Taiwan.

[@tcphvacr9950]

Manual says made in China.

[@hullinstruments]

Probably the same place in China as fluke. There are only a few good meter manufacturers who’s supply all of the brands. It all comes down to branding, labeling, and to the extent of which Quality Control/actual load real world testing is utilized in the finished product.

[@vannoy1073]

Hey I just picked up this meter and have been using it is there any wya you can turn down the beeping noise? Gets annoying after every reading?

[@tcphvacr9950]

No, that’s a safety feature to let you know there’s more than 30 volts present on a line.

[@markchidester6239]

What is that clamp adapter called? The thing you plug something into allowing you to get the clamp around one conductor of a cord.

[@tcphvacr9950]

It's a line splitter. Here's the one I bought off of Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GRQRPGW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@terrytugwood7848]

I tried that number 61-747 and the meter that comes up is different on the Lowes online store 😩😩

[@tcphvacr9950]

www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-ID-400-Amp-Tight-Sight-Clamp-Meter/1003236460

[@Mike-wh9dq]

@@tcphvacr9950 Just bought one at Lowe's online in January 2023.

[@georgedavall9449]

You have these kind of challenges often?

[@joshuamontero9307]

Sir make q review also on southwire 21550t thank you.

[@ben4061]

Can you measure inrush ?

[@tcphvacr9950]

No.

[@bj231bj]

yes you can, Any Clamp meter that have a MAX/MIN Fuction. Whatch that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d56kl5h3o9mZgKc

[@MrRubenrivera9649]

What is the model number of the meter

[@tcphvacr9950]

Ideal 61-747

[@georgedavall9449]

Watch the Video skippy doogle, sheesh

[@milanlipovic7349]

Your last video would not play it says video is private and I would like to watch it

[@luisalvarez8266]

Will it do in-rush?

[@tcphvacr9950]

No.

[@georgedavall9449]

Only outrush 🤣

[@Oldtech51]

Sure would be nice if you could measure 10amps or less with the test leads.

[@georgedavall9449]

Sure would be nice if you weren’t so demanding. 🙄😆

[@VeryPersian]

Millivolts and micro amps?

[@tcphvacr9950]

No, and if that’s important to you, that would be a deal breaker for sure.

[@sknight0391]

Millivolts yes. Microamps no. 👌

[@dfigueroa903]

@@tcphvacr9950 you could get a microamp adapter ... It is a attachment ( small) , you can buy it on tequipment.com for $17.00 dollars... It works great...

[@ocg7147]

Haz anybody used the navac multímeter? Im between this ideal or the navac

[@tcphvacr9950]

Haven’t seen or used that one, but download their respective user manuals and compare specs. They’re evenly matched as far as price point, the display on the bottom of the Ideal gives it a slight edge for me.

[@ocg7147]

@@tcphvacr9950 still not sure, my between this Ideal 61-757,Navac NMC1, Klein tools CL-445, and Fieldpiece SC260, which one would you recomend?

[@floyddavis263]

Hey been watching your videos, pretty good videos. I'm a stlouis native as well. Are you self employed?

[@tcphvacr9950]

I am not. I work for Daikin-TMI, a manufacturer rep, since July of 2018.

[@milanlipovic7349]

Last video said it was private I’d like to watch it

[@tcphvacr9950]

It’s the same video, I had an audio issue I had to fix and uploaded it again.

[@esaugalvez]

Does anyone know what is the lowest dc current this meter can measure ? Will appreciate if someone can share this information.

[@tcphvacr9950]

It has a 40 amp and 400 amp range, with a resolution of .01 at the 40 amp setting, but I’ve not proven how low it can pick up.