INFURIDER YF-36K CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!

[@Pyridox]

Wow, unbelievable for an El-Cheapo multimeter. It's currently going for $14.99 US with a coupon. Awesome set of probes that come with it, and a case. At that price it's a nice little meter, and if you accidentally drop it or blow it up it's not a big deal. :-) Love the reviews!

[@KeepOnTesting]

So true Pete..at that price even if you're left with just the test leads you're still ahead of the game 😃👍Cheers my friend!

[@jonfreeman9682]

I tried to buy it from the affiliate link and they're out. Guess when it's a good deal it sells out fast. But you can't beat the price. What's so amazing is it has so many functions but there's practically nothing inside. You look at the tear downs for Flukes and Brymen you see so many components bulging everywhere and the Brymen even have double sided components on both sides of the PCB. The PBC on this is bare bones so is small and lightweight and ultimate in portability.

[@benefitthirteen]

Stopped by the channel a while back looking for info on a multimeter, been having a fun time watching since.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great to have you 👍

[@bhushan9066]

Very impressive and a must have cheap-o multimeter for the price of 20 USD. Gold plated, sharp and pointy, lengthy and thick pair of test leads are bonus in the package - every cheap meter should be bundled with those. Mr. Meister looks familiar .....

[@KeepOnTesting]

Love those test leads.. impressive as you say ! Mr Meister ...yea there's a resemblance 😃👍

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

This shows a good distinction between low priced and cheap. This is a really nice meter for the money. This is excellent for an entry level meter. I still consider the HT118A the king but this isn't too far behind.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Cheers Tron..you nailed it..it's inexpensive but it ain't "cheap"..good attention to detail with great performance! 👍

[@georgesilverhawkstrailcame2297]

Thank you for bringing us all these fabulous cheapo multimeters. I know I've told you before, but I'll say it again... I'm really enjoying using the Astro AI M4KOR. Its actually seeing a lot more usage thing my more expensive meters. All my best...

[@KeepOnTesting]

Thx George 👍 Glad to hear that M4KOR is performing well ! Like you, I reach for the CHEAP-O Multimeters most of the time..their quality and performance just can't be beat!

[@jonfreeman9682]

An astro meter works fine for home use. I've got it cheapest one and works great.

[@three-phase562]

Great review yet again! I purchased an Infurider clamp meter to see what it was like. Leads were complete opposite to your here, I got standard cheapo test leads, but a proper temperature probe. Seems like the YK-36K is reasonable implementation, super clean inside, you could replace that glass fuse with an HRC type for improvement.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great point 👉 add a ceramic fuse and you've got a great multimeter that does just about everything for the price of a couple big macs. 👍 Even the case is a bonus at this price.

[@toddzino58]

I want this for reading HFE. Nice little Meter.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Definitely a solid multimeter 👍

[@OKBAOK]

4.5 Stars barabung barabing! :) got to get me one:) thanks for the review:)

[@KeepOnTesting]

Barabung barabing 😃👍 Great CHEAP-O!

[@jonfreeman9682]

Great review. This proves you don't need a Fluke to get the job done. For most home repairs and hobbyist an el cheapo meter is enough.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Well said Jon..! Those CHEAP-O Multimeters can definitely get the job done 😉👍

[@pault6533]

Nice device. Many meters at this price don’t use a real shunt and a proper receptacle for the transistor. The leads are an upgrade for sure. Weird name, are these still around? Looks like the blue DM6013L you reviewed more recently. Thanks for the enthusiasm!

[@KeepOnTesting]

amzn.to/41GyhZK Still around but not easy to find! The name is horrible but otherwise a solid little dmm! 😅 Thx for the Kudos Paul !

[@codybivens3076]

Just picked one up today for $10. Definately am impressed with the quality for the money

[@alanlopez4677]

If you don’t mind me asking where from? Can’t find it on the Amazon link in the description

[@codybivens3076]

@@alanlopez4677 Actually found it out of luck. Ran upon it unopened in a thriftshop.

[@alanlopez4677]

@@codybivens3076 that’s sick. Cool find, man!

[@krzysztofg2025]

Impressive, small but crazy 😁

[@radius.indrawan]

when i start watching, my first impression was like : meh.. it's gonna get 3 stars.. but then.. woowww.. what a performance! great job Infurider. btw, the brand reminds me of a Japan superhero... Kamen Rider. 😄

[@KeepOnTesting]

The CHEAP-O "Super Hero" for sure..Power "autoRanger" clone ...get it.... 🙂👍

[@radius.indrawan]

@@KeepOnTesting 🤣🤣🤣

[@yeti-ri5kn]

Hello Sir, which of the cheap-o multimeters under 30$-35$ you have tested would be the one(s) that you think have the most powerful (and useful) NCV function? Could it be used to locate electrical wiring behind house walls? What do you think about Uni-t models, in particular UT123, UT33D or UT136D (a bit old but still interesting I think) in this regard? Ah, I'm impressed by your reviews. Thank you very much!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Aneng AN998 had one of the best NCV showings I've seen in a while kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLGg6qZqtuXZsU From your list I would go with the UNI-T 123 Many Thanks 😊👍

[@SA-vg5ke]

Came for the Winamp reference, stayed for the multimeter review.

[@mikrotech3103]

Very Good Multimeter 👍

[@MrRadiorobot]

Doctor meterr meister is just a bit awesome! That bobbed hair style whilst brandishing a cordless drill is a very fetching look..bring him back, I wanna see how he's dealt with his fly problem 😂

[@KeepOnTesting]

Muhahaha...absolutely! 🤩

[@bhushan9066]

You can hear that whenever he hits a fly, there's a sound of munching. I think those flies would no longer be ..... 🥴.

[@maxwellchannel2725]

Hi good day...can you make a review / teardown on triplett 1101-B multimeter...thanks GOD BLESS.

[@seangannon193]

Hi Darren can you believe I can't sell a Megger AVO835 for £100 a top quality piece of kit far to good for me to get proper use of. Maybe I'll keep it for it beauty and style

[@KeepOnTesting]

Wow that's crazy ! I sure wouldn't let it go for less..It's a beautiful multimeter!👍

[@AiOinc1]

Did the replacement meter get there safely?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Nothing yet my friend...

[@AiOinc1]

@@KeepOnTesting Ah shame, hope it's there soon

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@AiOinc1 Let me know how you like the Kaiweets!

[@AiOinc1]

@@KeepOnTesting Will do!

[@willyrivero470]

"it's not a bad thing, it's not a good thing... it's one of those things, you know" that opinion of mr Meister (Darren Walker) knock me down 😂😂.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Hehe...😅

[@bobrew461]

was hoping to see a Transister test as well. any chance?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Super Thanks= YES!

[@bobrew461]

@@KeepOnTesting I just bought the same one rebadged as a "Goyerrness" for £13 UK. Can't wait to play with it.

[@KeepOnTesting]

It's a very good multimeter for the price, enjoy !

[@akcoord9615]

like domitec smart-v multimeter i like this alot

[@KeepOnTesting]

Lots too like 👍

[@shaunmorrissey7313]

Is the guest segment going to be a regular feature😀

[@KeepOnTesting]

I sure hope so ! Lots of weird and wonderful xperts out there...😃 I just hope he gets his pesky fly issue sorted out !

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

@@KeepOnTesting I'm probably the boring minority, but don't feel you need to keep up the wackiness for me. I think you have enough good quality content you shouldn't need to clown it up. But then I'm not the one making YT videos so you should take any comment from me as just what it is. A grumpy aging man who get irritated easily. And it seems a lot of the commenters think well of your style of presentation. So keep doing your thing if it's working for you.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@blahorgaslisk7763 Ahh well, grumpy old men are still alot of fun ! Just depends on the company! I've always been the entertaining type. I'm not content just to spill content without any spice. No spice no life someone once told me. I might go overboard on occasion but that's just my style..hopefully the mix works but I can't make any promises 😀👍

[@bhushan9066]

@@KeepOnTesting I once told you .... SPICE ✨

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

@@KeepOnTesting No worries. I'll just keep muttering in my beard...

[@anotherone96]

Oh man. This is the 3rd multimeter you've made me buy lol

[@KeepOnTesting]

😆 Sorry....looks like multimeteritis might be setting in...!

[@ericchang7706]

Fun review. Definitely less of Meterr Meister and more of Mrs. Cheap-o!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Hehe 😃👍

[@yutan15silvia]

I have been using this DMM for two years. The accuracy is fine, the screen is easy to read and the price is low. I think it is a good DMM👍 However, it beeps loudly and the probe that comes with it has a sharp tip that pricks my hands. That is a drawback👎

[@KeepOnTesting]

Definitely a decent multimeter given the price point. 👌 It's also built like a tank.

[@yambo59]

A paradox, tons of basic functionality a great continuity tester and better than average accuracy for only twenty bucks, but alas absolutely zero input protection. However long as you keep that in mind you could do far worse for twenty bucks.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yessir...I won't say zero..because it does boast a 500mA fuse on the low current side and a (albeit tiny) PTC on the voltage circuit combined with a healthy sized current shunt (unfused). Still all things considered a pretty sweet deal for 20$ and one of the rare few that could basically do just about everything required for electronics / home electrical for a basement price. Plus those test leads are an incredibly sweet addition and better than many multimeters costing much more. 😀👍

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

My father would have blown that up in a minute. He never got the hang of handling a DVM and always found new and inventive ways of destroying them. I never let him use my fluke...

[@Okurkaarrgghh]

Is that your mother-in-law's wig?