SANWA CD800F Multimeter Review & Teardown!

[@nor4277]

This would be the perfect meter to work on vintage radios , I am disabled vet who like to work on old radios , but good meters are a must if you can afford them .Thanks for a chance to enter your contest.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Hi Ron...Welcome Aboard...you deserve the best 👌 Valor and victory go hand in hand. No one who serves should do without. Keep On Testing my friend. Good luck in the SANWA contest.😀👍

[@falkenvir]

I love your enthusiasm man.... also loving that Sanwa

[@KeepOnTesting]

Thx Falken..I love multimeters and Sanwa is definitely one of the best ! 😀👍

[@falkenvir]

@@KeepOnTesting Hi do you think it's a proper CAT IV 1000V multimeter after looking at the teardown? i'm an idiot with electronics so i can't tell too much.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@falkenvir Yes! Sanwa never states a CAT rating unless certified and tested so it's definitely CAT IV 1K.

[@falkenvir]

@@KeepOnTesting Thank you, too bad now its in the discontinued category.

[@michaelbarkov8286]

Beautiful multimeter. You've really opened my eyes to SANWA brand..Thankyou!

[@probang2866]

In my opinion: Very nice DMM for automotive use. Nothing to worry about, if it´s tossed in a toolbox. It´s well protected and the probe wires are nowhere dangling around. Measurement of capacitance is anyways not a needed task in cars. In case of an emergency even the current can be calculated by (measured) resistance and voltage drop. But even this detailed review today left some questions over: 1. How long stays the BL on? 2. Frequency (upper) range? 2a. Works the freqency measurement only with a signal that crosses the zero Volt line (could be important for PWM signals)? 3. Up to which frequency is the True-RMS AC measurement accurate?

[@KeepOnTesting]

BL stays on for approx 30 seconds 100kHz (Frequency) Accuracy assured frequencies of the ACV are 45HZ to 500HZ (True RMS)

[@probang2866]

@@KeepOnTesting Thank You for your effort. Sad, that it has a "standard backlight". IMO: A BL that´s always on if activated (e.g. like the RuoShui 202 CHEAP-O DMM handles it) would be much more useful, especially for automotive purposes.

[@ciprioltean360]

hello Darren, what happened to SANWA? I see that they discontinued this multimeter and the CD800b mm… i can barely find them anywhere to buy:(. did they discontinue these because they were bad or safety issues? anything you know about?

[@KeepOnTesting]

These were discontinued due to marketing factors/sales. I think they were great multimeters too. 👍 Super safe and tough as nails.

[@yusdiy]

Sanwa got the backlight right with this CD800F. I hope they come out with a revamped CD770/771/772 mark 2 with this better backlight. Back to the CD800F, it uses AAA which is not my kind of power pack. That size should able to accommodate the cheaper and efficient AA. No fuses but I hope someone could mod one on that empty spot. Two stars to Sanwa I am afraid. Thank you for another good DMM review Darren!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Cheers and good points! I think the CD800F backlight is one of the best in the business too!

[@just_arandom_guy8209]

I love those pocket multimeters! Japanese quality rocks!!💪

[@t.rwolfen2502]

Great multimeter. Very fancy display. Thank you for the video.

[@ELECTROGYAN]

Hey I needed one my multimeter was damaged please help 💯% honest review

[@Brian-uq6jm]

Thanks for the review!

[@stephenshop4946]

I like sanwa, maybe they would consider the flat back design in the future for steady position, and a foldable stand.

[@yambo59]

Another good review. This unit really has a quality look to its build, that is one THICK PCB-! Continuity is one of the best ive ever seen, display is crisp and clean. Only negatives would be as you said the curiously low cap range depending on your purpose for the meter, a so-so ncv, and for some the non-detachable but very high quality leads along with one of the highest quality case moldings ive seen. But as you said to be fair this is a niche sort of dedicated purpose meter meant to be (almost) a pocket portable imo. Nice input protection and I like that they use a gas discharge tube, many makes wont use them as I understand they are a bit pricey(?) - But even in this small niche meter theres no denying the obvious Sanwa quality throughout.

[@KeepOnTesting]

I really enjoyed this dmm, you can tell alot of thought went into the design and build quality of this multimeter!

[@yambo59]

Yep, and if this is how they build the smaller ones I cant wait to see their upper tier offerings.

[@radius.indrawan]

that cover/shell gives a confidence in durability-wise, it will protects the meter from some knocks and bumps inside your tool bag, keep the LCD scratch-free, and front face will always in mint condition, brilliant! btw, i think it could be used as "tilt stand" also if you rest the upper back of the meter on it while in use. 😁 great review Darren. can't wait for the upcoming reviews, i'm so excited. 😍

[@KeepOnTesting]

Thx Radius...more on the way !

[@ericchang7706]

I love it for what it is...a well-built, compact volt/resistance meter, which is what I need 99.8% of the time. I dislike how most DMMs deal with sharp, snag-prone probes when storing or moving, so the enclosed case is really appealing. It's pricey for something that isn't a full dmm replacement but I still want to own it because it would go everywhere with me.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great feedback....indeed its such a "clean" looking package its impossible not to be impressed by the overall design.

[@stephenpsalm274]

I didn't understand how to remove the back cover, the strap came off and I need to remove the back cover to put it back on and I can't figure it out

[@iramorales71]

You don't have to remove the back cover or anything to install the strap. Just insert the strap directly through the line hole. Loop it in and buckle it up. You're done! 😊

[@martin-ot]

Thanks for a good review. Would love if you could also test the brother PM300!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Brother PM300, I think you mean the SANWA PM300? I'll be reviewing one in the next SANWA special 😃👍

[@martin-ot]

@@KeepOnTesting Yes, Sanwa. :) Thanks, looking forward to that!

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@martin-ot Roger that! Phew, for a minute I thought Brother 😅 came out with a new line of multimeters!

[@kundanlalahirwar3764]

Please tell us how to measure current by this multimeter

[@KeepOnTesting]

SANWA CD800F does not support current measurement. ACDC Volts only.

[@TheRadiogeek]

Nice meter. I wonder if that same PCB is used in another model that has a current mode? Sanwa makes some very nice meters! Nice review and teardown. 👍

[@KeepOnTesting]

Indeed it is..I'm still trying to verify which model. BTW, Congrats! You were one of the lucky winners 🏆 in the latest draw... Email me: [e-mail] so I can send your meter! 😀👍

[@electronone5219]

Good review. I think the spot is for a fuse on a different model of that series--one that measures current (maybe). I look forward to your next review of Sanwa. Enter me for the chance--thanks.

[@mangrasa9427]

Sir u can use the back cover as the tilting stand .

[@KeepOnTesting]

Unfortunately not. It will recess into the housing but serves no real purpose.

[@sulebule1603]

is this capable of measuring the heater voltage on a tube tv crt???

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yes, the low Voltages shouldn't be a problem 👍 even with the higher frequencies. All voltages except the filaments should be DC. You should have 6vac across the filiments (AC) because its at 15.7khz some multimeters will choke when trying to accurately measure AC at higher frequencys.

[@sulebule1603]

@@KeepOnTesting ok thanks you

[@mdzacharias]

I think you should opt out of the embedded ads. They're really annoying.

[@haelrapal733]

Which is better between Sanwa CD800F and CD800b? I'm planning to buy one. Thanks

[@KeepOnTesting]

CD800B is better suited to electronics as it has low current support (mA). 😀👍

[@haelrapal733]

@@KeepOnTesting thank you Sir. This is very helpful.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@haelrapal733 😀👍

[@sudheeshmeethal6085]

Thanks for the review

[@nemanja7289]

Can I use this model to test battery in car and alternator?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yes! Set the multimeter to DCV (VOLTS DC), Then attach positive lead to positive battery post (red) and negative lead to negative (black) battery post. You should see around 12.6V ..now start the engine..you should see around 14.2-14.7 ⚡️ volts on the multimeter. Anything over or under means alternator isn't working efficiently. Make sure to put a load on it..turn on lights accessories etc...it should not effect the reading significantly.👍

[@nemanja7289]

@@KeepOnTesting Great. I will test my battery as soon as my multimeter arrive

[@deanagoes2791]

Where is the fuse? 😶

[@ruikazane5123]

DC accuracy? Maybe your reference is not that accurate at all and it is showing...! There is a time when I hated the idea of a fixed test lead like a YX-360TR since there were a lot of times that the meter got off the table or bench or wall or some metal plate and was catched by the leads...sometime soon we had to replace them. That is just the concern, and it gives that meter you have the high category rating since connections are all encased. Finally, something made in China that does not look, feel or (hopefully) smell like one!

[@jeypsperez499]

That's one crisp display!

[@KeepOnTesting]

It's one of the BEST I've seen...! Incredibly sharp and vibrant.

[@kroenen6661]

This one looks so good and promising,plus the back light,its superb,but no current? Its a no for me,my heart still goes to cd732,hehe,cant wait for mg1000 review,keep it up,cheers!

[@KeepOnTesting]

mA support would've been great...!

[@kroenen6661]

@@KeepOnTesting exactly

[@seangannon193]

Very nice quality meter maybe a bit niche for most but still very nice

[@MarcoFranceschini1971]

Very very cute digital multimeter...

[@grhinson]

Did we already do this meter?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Not on this channel 😃👍

[@vhonvhon6523]

nice review 👌

[@徐愷輪]

Yoooooo yessss all I need now is a Japanese meter

[@bambangbam5515]

Where to buy is it and how must shoult i pay

[@KeepOnTesting]

Price varies, approx 80-100 US, Purchase link is in the description.

[@bambangbam5515]

It's very expensive

[@jagodishpanday2592]

Sunwa is always the best

[@falkenvir]

i know its a typo, FYI there's actually a Sunwa knock off brand

[@juancarlossandoval5628]

A lot of improvement from the cd 800a

[@KeepOnTesting]

I love this multimeter !

[@bambangbam5515]

How much

[@KeepOnTesting]

75-90$ US

[@shaileshkumara.m.anandappa7641]

As usual good build qwality from Sanwa, capacitance range disappointing...no current measurement.....But it's Sanwa😀

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yes, the cap range was my biggest disappointment ...other than that..superb SANWA quality as usual.

[@Ashmeet]

Please do FLUKE 101 =)

[@salvadorchanon1728]

Hi darren, i want my sanwa prize hahaha cheers ✌️

[@samehabdelhady5446]

Nice

[@bhushan9066]

Resistance of the Test Leads, Poor in capacitance measurement, No stand at the back, oddly sized, No fuse, Single screw support for the entire body, Name sake NCV without filament, no current testing, etc. Which direction is Sanwa going to? Sanwa, are you hearing? 😐 ...

[@KeepOnTesting]

Its not the perfect multimeter but believe me its incredibly well put together and a joy to use...a tiny stand would have been a welcome addition or even a modular setup utilizing the back cover. Still, it's got alot of goodness and if I only had a few multimeters , this would be one of them.. 😄👍

[@MrRadiorobot]

I can concur, this is one solid test meter...in the domain of the affordable the CD800F is outstanding!

[@kaybhee6]

cover ,, is not stand ,,huh

[@iramorales71]

Yes, not a stand. How I wish it has that feature. I don't know why Sanwa remove that "cover stand" feature in CD800F (latest). My old CD800A has that feature.

[@akcoord9615]

second comment hope to win this million time :)

[@arturohilario8012]

My sanwa cd800a is much better than cd 800f,cd800a is made in japan, its better than cd 800f is made in china worse tester,

[@iramorales71]

No, not true. Definitely wrong. I have both model. CD800A is just basic, not "True RMS" and a lot cheaper. While CD800F has better functions and it's "True RMS".