Pro'sKit MT-2017N CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!

[@KeepOnTesting]

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[@opposites-369]

Need link SDAR UX-75TR, test Pro'sKit MT-2019 with double PCB

[@ericchang7706]

$30 gold-plated test leads with a free analog meter! Seriously, that is probably the best continuity tester I've seen you review. Lightening fast.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Never looked at it in that perspective....absolutely blazing continuity.. once it was working..! 👍

[@gbedford]

Maybe not completely feeling it, but certainly inspired me to dig my old analog MM out and play with it. If I recall, I blew the fuse once and wrapped it in tin foil. ah, memories of keeping things running......

[@KeepOnTesting]

Glad it inspired you. Always nice to fire up those Analog meters from yesteryear...memories indeed!👍

[@user__67513]

thanks for your detailed reviews, they helped me a lot when choosing a multimeter. If possible, pay more attention to the resolution of the multimeter when measuring small mv values.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Agreed...thx for the feedback 👍

[@nguyenhoangquan3863]

Can you review Kyoritsu 1109s. Thanks

[@3rdpig]

Just what I was looking for, a multimeter that has to have the board cleaned and the pots trimmed before it can be used!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Ain't it crazy Chuck...I'm really not sure what Pro'sKit was doing 🤔

[@petroniopalmeira7855]

Prezado Darren, você vai fazer os testes com as caneta multímetro ANENG? gostaria de saber sua opinião,no mais tudo de bom

[@KeepOnTesting]

Sim, meu amigo ... Aneng Pen Meter review em breve!

[@janjanboquia6738]

Whats the decibels used for.?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Basiclly it is a ratio, which means that what you measure is being compared to another value. DB's are useful for making comparisons, example frequency response, distortion and noise levels, gains and losses, as opposed to making an absolute measurement of the voltage or power.

[@derektodd4126]

Has got me thinking about a analogue meter but. Remember them big black avo meters from school/College

[@KeepOnTesting]

Ahhh the memories...

[@sam-mr9nz]

I've same proskit MT-2017N but it damage, R19 and R20 blow up, can you tell me amount of R19 and R20 ?

[@Aleksandr.Bartov]

What can you say about NJTY T88C?

[@KeepOnTesting]

I've just placed an order on AliExpress for the T88C, stay tubed! 👍

[@Aleksandr.Bartov]

@@KeepOnTesting Thank you, I'm waiting. Do analog multimeters have a future or will they be completely replaced by digital ones?

[@KeepOnTesting]

​@@Aleksandr.BartovAnalog meters are still great test instruments. Every test bench should have one. Nothing like looking at a barely detected current/voltage but the needle never lies 😊

[@muhamadfadilmuzakkiaimar5606]

dude, review sanwa AP-33 analog multimeters very slim & conpact size please

[@charlesuri2830]

I use to check capacitors leaks and that very helpful.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great tool for capacitance as you say👍

[@ramonjrballesteros1523]

The build quality of the meter was not so good, there serms to be cold solders on the board that may have caused its poor performance. Thanks for the comprehensive review.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Indeed, lots of bad soldering joints on this Pro'sKit. Thx for watching 👀👍

[@GEORGE-jf2vz]

Gotta admit, when I saw it I really wanted to like it. Analog meters definitely still have a place on the bench.

[@KeepOnTesting]

It's a shame really.. I felt the same way..You need 1 analog meter on that bench.. unfortunately the ProsKit shouldn't be it 😕

[@ndodd6280]

Great review again Darren. Seems to have lots of dodgy looking solder joints, some of them look completely dry, hopefully there's solder on the other side of the board but still a bit dodgy!

[@KeepOnTesting]

DodgeyKit was probably a better title for this review 😉 Yes, lots of cold solder joints on this one..definitely not one of their shining moments.

[@petroniopalmeira7855]

Prezado Darren, acabei de comprar um e não tem três dias e aconteceu a mesma coisa,o que você fez para resolver o problema? Fez nova solda no piezo?

[@petroniopalmeira7855]

Gostaria de saber o que você fez para voltar o som do Buzzer

[@christosmakariou4574]

What is the dialectric do? What is the brand name and partnumber and where to buy it from?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Dielectric improves contact and creates a better connection.I use Pernatex #81150 Dielectric Grease

[@mrpetit2]

Is it possible that accuracy improves when the meter is more upright? With a more upright position the zero adjust must be set in a dfifferent position (gravity)

[@KeepOnTesting]

With an Analog meter its actually preferable to be lying flat, tilt stand is only a convenience but in reality accuracy is usually better when the meter is lying completely flat...great question though!

[@mrpetit2]

@@KeepOnTesting I understand that that's normally the case, but the question is if it's the case with this model specifically. Have you tested it, and if so, what were the numbers in that setup? It would make an interesting video. There have been quite a few high quality analog multimeters in the past that could only be used in upright position, like models from for example the brand Heathkik.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@mrpetit2 Honestly I have not. If I can find some Xtra time next week I'll try and post an update on the website.👍

[@bengkelfpv]

I also use this multimeter. Not bad. Only the needles are not as accurate as sanwa.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Definitely lacking in the accuracy department..👍

[@IndianRailwaysin4K]

At 17:26, what's the use of that VR1 trim pot

[@KeepOnTesting]

Not sure, I'll need to look at it again. 🤔

[@lucasrocha4329]

Which one is better, m7-2017, mt-2018 or mt-2019 ?

[@emfloyd473]

Not good when you have to work on a brand new meter before you can use it. Thanks for the interesting review.

[@KeepOnTesting]

That's for sure.. not very impressive to say the least.

[@hameedullah6633]

Hello. Which one is the best brand and multimeter for everything. (Home, professional, electrical and electrician user)

[@KeepOnTesting]

UNI-T UT191T is definitely a contender!

[@MrRadiorobot]

Pros kit... Perhaps the clue is in the 'kit' part..you have to take it apart, sort out its problems and then put it back together again! .. Hell, why not have missing components that you have to identify and replace!, come on prokits, if you are going to challenge us testing dudes do it properly!! I do like an analogue meter though, I like to make my hair look wild and unkempt, wear my glasses on the end of my nose, put on a lab coat, walk about the house waving said meter around while ranting in a broken German accent...'analogue' does brings out the mad scientist in me..❤️ 😜

[@KeepOnTesting]

Ya ya ..Das is my feelings too! Unfortunately, I'd rather run around with a HABOTEST that has no batteries than this forsaken analog monster...😝👍

[@AndriiEngineerUA76]

Is it normal to have dual power? Never seen before

[@KeepOnTesting]

Depends.. no battery required for voltage only resistance. Perhaps the second supply powers the led tester.. 🤔 I'll need to dig further..

[@yambo59]

Again this one looked so promising, and I wanted to like it as it was of a good size and had really nice leads - but when it comes to meters accuracy is first on the list of your expectations so yet another meter that coulda been shoulda been but in the end just wasn, a real disappointment for $40. Ive got a Proskit digital and its pretty much the same, feels well made and has good features but for some reason no backlight, accuracy is only so so and other nagging issues. Proskit comes so close in some meters but not close enough. I think you have one that you reviewed awhile back that was actually pretty good as I recall.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Proskit is definitely a good manufacturer, normally their QA us much better...to bad this is a lame duck 🤪

[@nickking8317]

I want of these. Any good for a beginner to learn rf calibration and other things?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Sure thing..definitely a beginner could learn alot about a meter by using this PROS Kit.

[@nickking8317]

@@KeepOnTesting would their tools along with the gun go well with this?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yes they have decent build quality for the most part. Which soldering gun were you considering?

[@nickking8317]

@@KeepOnTesting proskit desoldering gun

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@nickking8317 That's a good piece of kit! I'll be reviewing it in December, highly recommended 👌 👍

[@zim2493]

one of cheaper sanwa YX361TR alternative here in philippines.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Probably a much better alternative! 😌👍

[@zim2493]

@@KeepOnTesting agree.

[@bhushan9066]

Everything in today's world is "Easy Access" .... I like it 😉.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Easy breezy multimeter

[@user-tj8yb6cz6c]

You are back with a Cheapo meter

[@KeepOnTesting]

👍

[@TheRadiogeek]

I don’t usually like analog multimeters but this one is interesting. It’s too bad you had to take it apart to clean all the flux off to get the continuity to work. Btw what video editor do you use? I really like your intros lately. 👏🏻👍

[@KeepOnTesting]

Thx RG...It's definitely a looker but really painful in its current incarnation. I'm using Adobe Premire Pro CC with a host of 3rd party extensions..sometimes I still use FINAL Cut Pro...old habits die hard.. hehe 👍

[@rinqucosta2422]

Every day should be mother day... ❤️🙏

[@KeepOnTesting]

Agreed..❤

[@Phin94]

Hi sir. Ive been planning on getting an analog meter to add on my arsenal, i saw your brother multimeter and its available here in the philippines, theres another model that really looks like the proskit on the outsite but a bit different on the inside, any way can you recomend the brother analog multimeter? I wish to have a sanwa bt its a bit pricy and i have my uni t ut60s as my main meter and an aneng an101 so i just want a cheap but decent analog. Thanks🥰

[@KeepOnTesting]

Hello friend, the Brother is actually quite a decent multimeter. 👌 If you could grab it in the Philippines, I would highly recommend getting one. Let me know how you like it.

[@Phin94]

@@KeepOnTesting will do sir. Thanks

[@Phin94]

@@KeepOnTesting my brother multimeter just arrived. Its good. Pointer is smooth, way better than other meter on its price. But i have seen teardown videos of this model and it has a PTC mine doesnt have it🥺 but still works great will use it to test transistors

[@KeepOnTesting]

Interesting..I'll have to do a teardown on mine and report back.

[@KeepOnTesting]

​@@Phin94Can you send me a pic of the PCB, [e-mail]

[@dusanstevanovic9125]

This multimeter in Serbia is not cheap-o, many stores sell them for 70-90€

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yikes...that's just wayyyy overpriced...⛔

[@dusanstevanovic9125]

​@@KeepOnTesting Yes, but if something sells too much, they always rise the price to earn more money. Too greedy people

[@nikk18adsl]

@@dusanstevanovic9125 Imas u ProElectronic-u MT-2018 model za 4490 dinara, ako ti nesto znaci... P.S A isto kod njih imas i ovaj MT-2017 za 3590 din.

[@MANINDERSINGH-bw4ms]

Firstly big thanks of u and ur detailed vivid videos.plz make on video on affordable price multimeter that should be most durable rough tough(actually cat 2 standards) .wrong range especially on continuty if we give by mistake 330 v dc by main fillter capacitor (anneg 8008 model mention 500 volts protection in continuity range perhaps it may not true) meter that not damaged.i myself use micronta dual rotors,craftsman simple black body without capacitance range.mastech has some protections but rotor is not longlasting.as good multimeters..compare anneg 8008 vs mustool 108 by video.both seems good low budget meter but i could not decide which one is better. Again thanks

[@MANINDERSINGH-bw4ms]

Analogue r good to study drive voltage.high frequency ac voltages .these r repairable on damaged by high voltages but never easily repairable by physical damaged it leads to damaged spiral spring of pointer.

[@baz-jc4qt]

Nice vid, keep em coming

[@KeepOnTesting]

👍

[@janebezerra6399]

Muito bom este multímetro tenho um desta marca bem parecido com este a única deferência e a escala de pipi que não tem mais e muito bom

[@KeepOnTesting]

Desafortunadamente, mi muestra fue terrible en casi todos los sentidos. lento, inexacto y de mala calidad ..

[@fredflintstone1]

HA HA nice review I think I would tend to stick with my Micronta FET analog meter from Radio Shack, I mean if you go analog go old School :-)

[@KeepOnTesting]

Those vintage Micronta's are still something..! Awesome analog multimeter!👍

[@numerical_error]

To me analog multimeters look so retro nowadays. I’ve never in my life had or use one of them. Sure, they can show changing values much better than digital meters. But you can get a dmm with a bar graph, that should do the same thing. Or am I wrong? I’m really interested how often are they being used these days.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Still popular...perhaps not as much on this side of the pond but I don't think they'll ever go out of fashion..Conversely, the moving needle of an analog meter provides a more complete picture of the current and its fluctuations so it is easier to get a picture in real time.

[@numerical_error]

@@KeepOnTesting That makes sense. But wouldn’t a bar graph on a dmm be enough?

[@numerical_error]

@Hoy Sum I got you. 👍

[@rinqucosta2422]

What is the meaning of your thumbnail pic? Did that mean that pro'sKit MT-2017N is eye attractive but not that much better?

[@KeepOnTesting]

I like your thinking...I was just trying to convey that it's full of gremlins..and utterly painful to use.. 🙄

[@rinqucosta2422]

Yes.. Rather than KTI7030 or KT7005 is much cheaper but much much better than Pro'sKit mt-2017n

[@shaunmorrissey7313]

Now, who doesn't like a nice analogue meter? I do but not this one I'm afraid 👍

[@KeepOnTesting]

Be very afraid...absolutely painful...More nagging issues since the review..definitely not a good choice.😬

[@danishdart]

I'd rather get a box full of spiders for my birthday than an analog meter and this one, even more so.

[@joelsolmerano5069]

not a good meter but awesome you fix it

[@Spocklw]

Amateur'sKit probably doesn't sound that well.

[@KeepOnTesting]

I think you're right...absolutely!

[@alssilva8496]

Bom multímetro tenho um igual

[@kufarite]

Спасибо, помогло очень! 🖐

[@KeepOnTesting]

Превосходно! 😀👍

[@bat21]

Thanks

[@KeepOnTesting]

👍

[@Rudro2024]

But kti 7030 is boss

[@bhushan9066]

Nice Cake 🍰.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yummy

[@Tonmoy0138]

I think previous version mt-2017 is much better

[@KeepOnTesting]

👍

[@alimoradi2323]

Just smile

[@circuitblog01]

Alot of smd i hate smd in analog

[@thunderkunt5416]

Hryvnia ? What sort of a currency is that ? 😝😝

[@KeepOnTesting]

🇺🇦 Ukrainian

[@numerical_error]

I also noticed it costs 53,480 Rubles. Is that in Russian Rubles? Because 53,480 Russian Rubles is around 735 US dollars. That would be one expensive analog meter. 🙂

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@numerical_error I made a boo-boo, definitely costs less than that! 👍

[@numerical_error]

@@KeepOnTesting Who knows, who knows. In 2013 one US dollar was equal to 30 Rubles. After that it started to debase and now it’s 70+ Rubles for a US dollar. So maybe we just need to wait a little for this meter to cost 53,000 Rubles. 🙂