WINAPEX 268B ACDC CHEAP-O CLAMP Review & Teardown!

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Check out KeepOnTesting's inhouse blogger Paul Taylor's further dive into the WINAPEX 268B on our website! www.keepontesting.com/post/winapex-268b-digital-clamp-multimeter-bonus-material

[@pault6533]

If 🎶anybody🎶 wants to see a particular test that I didn't already perform, please let me know and I will try to add it. 🦀 I try to cover the basic functions!

[@Felix944]

Thanks!! I bought it, I like so much.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Definitely a capable clamp!

[@three-phase562]

Pretty good clampmeter. I do like the jaw capacity on it and the display. Thanks for the review.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great jaws on this tiny clamp! Thx for watching my friend 👍

[@ruikazane5123]

Yay! DC amps! Woohoo! I wish you would have checked how fast it can read current, a fellow got a Uni-T clamp that struggles to read peak currents even with the peak mode on, because it has an abysmal refresh rate! Nice screen, but how long would it last on a charge since the backlight has to stay on...atleast it is rechargeable, and can probably take a larger battery!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great question...battery life really depends on the user..a pro would probably have to recharge a couple times a week, avg user maybe once a month or longer. 👍

[@numerical_error]

Big jaw, big screen and slim shape - just how I like it. Another feature that I personally find quite useful is the screen rotation. Saves you the trouble interpreting your readings upside-down. All in all, a solid meter with a cool design. Love the review. ❤

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great 👍 points..that X-tra large jaw is definitely a game changer!

[@krasimirmitev2573]

Nice review. Thanks again

[@KeepOnTesting]

Cheers! 👍

[@PeteC-u4p]

🎶Everybody!!!🎶 That's a really nice cheap-o, a few little quirks but nice big bright display and jaw capacity. I'm another Uni-T 210E owner otherwise I'd definitely consider it! Love those EBTN displays, recently got a 'ZL12B' pen multi-meter from AliExpress with one, not the best but a forgiveably good el-cheapo 😸

[@KeepOnTesting]

The 210E is hard to beat! Oh yea, those EBTN displays always make you smile!

[@bhushan9066]

With all the crabby claw shenanigans you were doing with it banged the piezo good! 😂

[@KeepOnTesting]

I was in a crabby mood 😅

[@pault6533]

@@KeepOnTesting I like the name crabby claw! 🦀 For a while I couldn't put my finger on what was so special about the shape. The claw's appearance and operation is exactly like a crab's pincers!🦀 I figure this geared double-action claw is going to be adopted more widely, since it is easier to actuate, opens wider, and is mechanically balanced. I also too noticed the buzzer proximity issue. They must have had a few heated meetings between the PCB designer and the case designer, ending with "we'll just cut a slot in the wall. Their compromise is a bit "how ya doin'" as Davy would say.

[@bhushan9066]

@@KeepOnTesting Why do you need an air purifier in Canada? I've heard there isn't even dust settling on cars, due to snow covering everything?

[@KeepOnTesting]

@bhushan9066 well these igloos don't have much in the way of air flow, if ya know what I mean 😉 😜

[@pault6533]

Just discovered the beep can be quieted by holding down the NCV/LIVE button for several seconds. Still works normal for alerts but doesn’t beep on button presses. Beep comes back if you repeat the process or cycle the power.

[@bhushan9066]

@@pault6533 How did you find it out, from the manual or is it a universal setting?

[@pault6533]

I was attempting to activate beeping on diode test. Instead, the unit went silent. At first I thought I froze the device! Then I played around a bit more and things made sense. This is not in the manual. 😊

[@jonathanrenomeron7732]

Good review, sir. Is this good for outdoor work?

[@KeepOnTesting]

I would say no as the outside display is subject to lots of glare..

[@techgoperu928]

Interesting video of the Apex. Some advertising for the 268B says it can measure leakage current. Did you get to test that feature?

[@KeepOnTesting]

I didn't perform any leakage test but being a WinApex, it should perform satisfactory.

[@techgoperu928]

Can you do a leakage current test of about 5 or 10 mA? That would help me decide on the purchase. I need a clamp meter that can measure low current.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Sure thing. 😊

[@peterxyz3541]

Best display; but, that “Left hand” display annoyed me. I hope they tighten up the measuring calibration. I hope they update this model

[@KeepOnTesting]

I'm pretty sure this clamp will get an update sooner than later. 👍

[@watchmakerful]

Don't use a motorized fan as a load, it produces a significant AC component.

[@ruikazane5123]

True RMS meters should be able to get a hold of that part no problem...after all that is why true RMS is usually desirable.

[@pault6533]

Yes indeed. The 268b is probably sensitive enough to measure it in AC mode.

[@probang2866]

Nice review, like usual. But I see really no point, to replace my ancient trustworthy Uni-T UT-210C. Slava Ukraini!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Absolutely no need to replace that 210C! It's still a great clamp and has better accuracy too! Heroiam slava!

[@Domnu.]

Trim pottentiometer inside.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@Domnu. yes indeed...it was nice to see that trimpot!

[@pault6533]

⚠Careful, adjusters on clamp meters can be for factory setting of the DC current offset and require a complex procedure to set properly. TheHWcave covered this procedure for the UT210E, made my head spin. 😵‍💫

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great point 👉 Paul!