That's an awesome price - I just saw the exact same meter for $32 at my local Sears.
Thanks for the tip ! I will pick one or two of these up as spares.
welcome.
I grabbed one so I can leave my other meter set to measure current (and stop moving the probe back and forth every 2 minutes).
It looks like the Extech MN36, which wouldn't be that far, since Extech heavily rebrands Chinese products. You can look at CEM Instruments and see how many of EXtech products are produced by them. They also re-brand form others like Bryman. Crafstman multimeters look like many of the Extech anyway.
huh, that is a good price then. especially since Sears is only 2miles from my house if I have an issue w/ this one...
Thx a lot for the heads up!! I had some SWYR points so used that and picked up 2 for gifts.
Grabbed one thanks:)
btt, deal still on
I have the Extech MN36 and that is exactly what this is. I think I paid $35 for mine at Fry's. I used to make fun of it but it has been a knock-out DMM. Erik will send me a light, saying what it pulled (on his Fluke) after he's done; my Extech will measure exactly the same every time.
It's been great for measuring exterior temperatures too. $13.59 is unbelievable.
Foy
Nice, I got mine today for $12.xx. So far, everything seems to be working and relatively accurate. The diode tester won't light up any LEDs I have. Also, the continuity feature really sucks. It works half-assed and makes a scratchy sound that corresponds with probe contact. Any else have that problem? Foy?
Besides that, it seems like a steal.
Damn, I could have bought one of these instead of the fluke 289 last week. Could have saved $607
Yes, but I imagine you are using this meter professionally or perhaps you are a hardcore hobbyist. Or maybe you just have too much money.
These cheap meters have their place. The last DMM I bought is the Fluke 789 processmeter. That thing is really nice, but it's only used in the workplace.
I've never tested a diode with it.
Is there even a diode in my life? Oh, wait . . . doesn't the alternator in my car have diodes? At least they used to.
generatorgenerationFoy
Foy, are there not diodes in your life that are light-emitting? 
And yes, I believe today's alternators have six diodes for rectification.
Also, I noticed that the continuity feature works much better with my fluke leads. So at least it's mostly the leads and not the circuitry.
How much of a difference can the leads make? Is bigger better? Does length matter?
Foy
just got about 20 meters of silicone wire from hobby king. I already made 14 gauge leads w/ clips. I guess I'll rewire those as soon as I get it. The stuff is awesome - its like cooked spaghetti (ok, well the 20 gauge is)!
A. A lot .
B. Yes
C. Yes
So, does longer mean a lower reading? Does a heavier gauge lead require more juice?
Sorry if these are stupid . . . .
Foy
A heavier gauge will enable better current readings due to the lower resistance. There will be less voltage drop across the leads and less power dissipated within the leads. Ideal leads would have a resistance that approaches zero.
The craftsman meter actually has 18 gauge leads which are fine. The plating on the probes seems to be the problem I had with the continuity tester. Anyway, it's not that big of a deal.
Finally picked it up yesterday and upon removing the back cover to install the batteries, noticed there is heatshrink over the holder... (why?) -_-
There are also 6 trim pots but none are identified (I have not removed the board to check the other side yet). Anybody know which one controls the Voltage? Mine wasn't too accurate and off by .03v
