Review: UNI-T UT241 Power Clamp Meter

[@mjlorton]

My pleasure...but, I have another single phase power clamp meter (does DC as well) that I think is very special...that will happen in the next week or so from the new lab.

[@Sweeris]

Can you tell me the difference between this and the UT243? I think the main difference is the usb connection.

[@qzorn4440]

now 2021... would you happen to have a review on this? PEAKMETER MS2203 3-Phase Digital Multimeter Power Factor Clamp Meter 9999 Count... 8 parameters: Voltage, Current, Active Power, Power Factor, Apparent Power, Reactive Power, Active Energy, Frequency and with comes with software and i would like to see it demoed before buying one.. thanks..:)

[@andyh8239]

Can this display wattage in both True, and VA or reactive at the same time? When logging KWh, can you select between True vs reactive etc? How long can you log for and can you export logging to pc with the UT242/3 ?

[@mjlorton]

That will be at least a couple of weeks away...I really want another good reference meter I can refer to rather than taking measurements with it and not knowing if they are any good or not.

[@stivep1]

I have refereed attention of OU community to your channel and this particular video Wesley

[@mohsin160]

Hi, Which model of Yokogawa you are referring to in this video? Regards.

[@g1fsh]

Great review Martin very comprehensive as usual I do like the way u look at things. Thanx

[@Nermash]

Hi Martin, do you have any time frame on the UT612 LCR meter review?

[@MrNightro]

I presently have the Uni-T UT243 and I am considering getting the Fluke 43B, would you say this is a worthwhile move or am I better off just sticking with the Uni-T as far as function & features are concerned? I am an electrician & I presently use the Uni-T to do 3 phase power quality studies as well as to validate single phase power meters with the Uni-T KWH feature. One thing to also consider is over the next year once I save up enough money I plan to buy a Fluke 434 II or Fluke 435 II to do long term 3 phase logging & it also carries all these same features as both the Uni-T UT243 & the Fluke 43B as well as many other features. I just want to have a single phase option for the smaller jobs where carrying around a larger option as the Fluke 434?435 isn't practical. So far the only benefit I can come up with getting the Fluke 43B is it uses the same software as the Fluke 434/435 plus them both being fluke. Honestly those to benefits are superficial to me & I am looking to find out if there is an actual substantial benefit to my switching over to a Fluke 43B.

[@MrNightro]

I ended up buying the Fluke 43B so I now own both. I would say you get what you pay for with the Fluke being the better deal over all. However, the Uni-T has a feature that the Fluke does not & it's a big feature. The Uni-T can measure KWH directly while with the Fluke you would have to do some calculations yourself & also have to use a watch to do the same feature already built into the Uni-T. The Uni-T also offers phase rotation & can read the voltage of 3 phases at the same time. For actual downloading of data for reports (which is something very important to me so I can relay the data to the clients clearly), the Fluke is far better. I only use the Uni-T for when I have to measure single phase KWH but will sell it once I save up enough for the Fluke 435 II 3 phase Power Quality Analyzer. At that point I will use the Fluke 43B for residential use & the Fluke 435 II for commercial & industrial applications.

[@MrNightro]

Yes, agreed. If you're on a budget the Uni-T is a great no frills tool & it has served me well for years but it is not without some issues. The same can also be said about the Fluke since it too has a couple issues of its' own but over all the Fluke wins between these two unless the extra features that the Uni-T offer are that important to you or your budget only allows for the Uni-T. To make the comparison more simple, I could work with either & wouldn't mind either but if I have to do reports or data logging than the Fluke would be my choice. If I have to do any of the features exclusive to the Uni-T than the Uni-T would be my go to meter (Fluke offers some features not found on the Uni-T as well such as temperature reading & logging, transients. swells, dips, better Harmonics readings, graphical readings, etc.). I own a number of other Uni-T meters & I would say their higher end meters are good. I also really like my Uni-T 181 meter as a go to meter.

[@niceguy60]

MrNightro How much you pay for your 43b.

[@MrNightro]

I paid $600 first cost (found a Fluke refurb that had just been serviced & calibrated) but then bought all of the available options for the 43B (flex CT, temp probe, Fluke MP1, Fluke C345 case, etc.), so I would say I am well over $1,000 invested so far. This is still a great deal considering the price of Fluke 43b new.

[@niceguy60]

MrNightro Lucky you, the sellers on ebay I can't trust. Don't want a meter with a flanky screen. Do you have a AC/DC clamp or just AC.

[@tdeath101]

Can this measure DC current too? I have a device that pulls 500A on 48V and need something to measure it with :)

[@niceguy60]

No this is AC only. What you need is the fluke 43b with a DC clamp.

[@imtotob]

Thanks for the review

[@DanFrederiksen]

I also have a silly clampmeter but if you think about it, why is the clamp that huge?? when has anyone ever measured a cable that thick? I'm into DIY electric car where sometimes people deal in 2000A currents but the wildest cables that are used are 4/0 which is only 12mm wide. This is yet another case of headlessness in the meter industry. It should just be a small clamp probe that your general purpose multimeter can use.

[@JacquesMarais]

Thanx, been waiting for this review.

[@AftabKhan-kq9gr]

Sir Available in Pakistan and kw appsion

[@bkupiec]

I guess Martin didn't like the United States after all, seems like he's back in Capetown. ;)

[@PuchMaxi]

Yes they do: At checkout use the discount/promotion code "mjlorton" for 5% off.

[@AftabKhan-kq9gr]

Nise sir

[@cayojarojas]

Que macana que no está en español 😞😞😞😞😞