Baintech amp volt meter
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 21:12
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Shaun G
Howdy All,
just wondering if anyone has come across the Baintech amp / volt meter? any suggestions or otherwise would be graetly appreciated.
Baintech meter web page
Thanks in advance.
Shaun
Reply By: paulnsw - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 04:57
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 04:57
The amp meter drifts all over the place and does not hold a steady accurate reading. They use a Hall Effect sensor with poorly designed electronics.
The volt meter is inaccurate and cannot be adjusted. The units fail. Had multiple experiences with them and would definitely not recommend.
http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page201.htmlhttp://www.sidewinder.com.au/page200.html
These are the best option I have come across locally.
If you don't mind cutting rectangular holes these are good and
well priced.
http://www.sureelectronics.net/goods.php?id=988http://www.sureelectronics.net/goods.php?id=909
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Follow Up By: Wok - Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:24
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:24
I have two of the Voltmeters from Sureelectronics , could you please suggest a way to stabilise the units as they appear to drift with temperature :( c.f Fluke
I have tried insulating the case to no avail. Sureelectronics couldn't help.
TIA....eng hoe
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Follow Up By: paulnsw - Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 at 19:37
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 at 19:37
Never had any issues like that. Have close to 20 installed on monitoring equipment and never had any issues. I am quite surprised if there would be anything in them that could cause temperature fluctuation. Are they permanently connected to the supply or do you push a button to read them? I am wondering if leaving them permanently connected a component is heating up that is causing the drift. The meters we have are permanently connected, but I have come across other measuring equipment that causes drift issues left permanently connected.
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Follow Up By: Wok - Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:45
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 11:45
It was permanently connected...freeze spray didn't reveal anything dramatic.I will try putting a switch in line [never thought of that :(] and retest it [just have to find it as I put it away]
Thanks for your suggestions
eng hoe
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Reply By: Member - Boobook - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 07:00
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 07:00
I looked into a battery monitor for a long time. I eventually got a power meter from Mandrake (
power meter)
It shows Power, AH, amps, volts etc etc at the same time. All for $35.
It beats anything else for value and functionality hands down and is accurate.
I also recently had an issue with a product from Steve and was amaized with his response to fix it quickly. Briliant service.
Usual disclaimers etc.
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Reply By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 11:57
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 11:57
Shaun
i just fitted one of these from Nasa Marine....bought it off Ebay for around $ 160 with freight from Britain. it seems to be doing its job quite nicely.
anyway, its another brand & option for you to look at,cheers.
Nasa Marine Products
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not affiliated with the company....just happy with product & service :-)
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