Check out KeepOnTesting's inhouse blogger Paul Taylor's further dive into the WINAPEX 268B on our website! www.keepontesting.com/post/winapex-268b-digital-clamp-multimeter-bonus-material
If 🎶anybody🎶 wants to see a particular test that I didn't already perform, please let me know and I will try to add it. 🦀 I try to cover the basic functions!
Just discovered the beep can be quieted by holding down the NCV/LIVE button for several seconds. Still works normal for alerts but doesn’t beep on button presses. Beep comes back if you repeat the process or cycle the power.
I was attempting to activate beeping on diode test. Instead, the unit went silent. At first I thought I froze the device! Then I played around a bit more and things made sense. This is not in the manual. 😊
Yay! DC amps! Woohoo! I wish you would have checked how fast it can read current, a fellow got a Uni-T clamp that struggles to read peak currents even with the peak mode on, because it has an abysmal refresh rate! Nice screen, but how long would it last on a charge since the backlight has to stay on...atleast it is rechargeable, and can probably take a larger battery!
Great question...battery life really depends on the user..a pro would probably have to recharge a couple times a week, avg user maybe once a month or longer. 👍
Big jaw, big screen and slim shape - just how I like it. Another feature that I personally find quite useful is the screen rotation. Saves you the trouble interpreting your readings upside-down. All in all, a solid meter with a cool design. Love the review. ❤
🎶Everybody!!!🎶 That's a really nice cheap-o, a few little quirks but nice big bright display and jaw capacity. I'm another Uni-T 210E owner otherwise I'd definitely consider it! Love those EBTN displays, recently got a 'ZL12B' pen multi-meter from AliExpress with one, not the best but a forgiveably good el-cheapo 😸
@@KeepOnTesting I like the name crabby claw! 🦀 For a while I couldn't put my finger on what was so special about the shape. The claw's appearance and operation is exactly like a crab's pincers!🦀 I figure this geared double-action claw is going to be adopted more widely, since it is easier to actuate, opens wider, and is mechanically balanced. I also too noticed the buzzer proximity issue. They must have had a few heated meetings between the PCB designer and the case designer, ending with "we'll just cut a slot in the wall. Their compromise is a bit "how ya doin'" as Davy would say.
@@KeepOnTesting nice to know that internal battery is easily available and replaced. I hate disposable gadgets ie device s with internal lithium batteries that are not meant to be disposable after 4 years
⚠Careful, adjusters on clamp meters can be for factory setting of the DC current offset and require a complex procedure to set properly. TheHWcave covered this procedure for the UT210E, made my head spin. 😵💫
Check out KeepOnTesting's inhouse blogger Paul Taylor's further dive into the WINAPEX 268B on our website!
www.keepontesting.com/post/winapex-268b-digital-clamp-multimeter-bonus-material
If 🎶anybody🎶 wants to see a particular test that I didn't already perform, please let me know and I will try to add it. 🦀 I try to cover the basic functions!
Thanks!! I bought it, I like so much.
Definitely a capable clamp!
Nice review. Thanks again
Cheers! 👍
Pretty good clampmeter. I do like the jaw capacity on it and the display. Thanks for the review.
Great jaws on this tiny clamp! Thx for watching my friend 👍
Good review, sir. Is this good for outdoor work?
I would say no as the outside display is subject to lots of glare..
Just discovered the beep can be quieted by holding down the NCV/LIVE button for several seconds. Still works normal for alerts but doesn’t beep on button presses. Beep comes back if you repeat the process or cycle the power.
@@pault6533 How did you find it out, from the manual or is it a universal setting?
I was attempting to activate beeping on diode test. Instead, the unit went silent. At first I thought I froze the device! Then I played around a bit more and things made sense. This is not in the manual. 😊
Yay! DC amps! Woohoo! I wish you would have checked how fast it can read current, a fellow got a Uni-T clamp that struggles to read peak currents even with the peak mode on, because it has an abysmal refresh rate! Nice screen, but how long would it last on a charge since the backlight has to stay on...atleast it is rechargeable, and can probably take a larger battery!
Great question...battery life really depends on the user..a pro would probably have to recharge a couple times a week, avg user maybe once a month or longer. 👍
Big jaw, big screen and slim shape - just how I like it. Another feature that I personally find quite useful is the screen rotation. Saves you the trouble interpreting your readings upside-down. All in all, a solid meter with a cool design. Love the review. ❤
Great 👍 points..that X-tra large jaw is definitely a game changer!
Interesting video of the Apex.
Some advertising for the 268B says it can measure leakage current.
Did you get to test that feature?
I didn't perform any leakage test but being a WinApex, it should perform satisfactory.
Can you do a leakage current test of about 5 or 10 mA?
That would help me decide on the purchase.
I need a clamp meter that can measure low current.
Sure thing. 😊
🎶Everybody!!!🎶 That's a really nice cheap-o, a few little quirks but nice big bright display and jaw capacity. I'm another Uni-T 210E owner otherwise I'd definitely consider it!
Love those EBTN displays, recently got a 'ZL12B' pen multi-meter from AliExpress with one, not the best but a forgiveably good el-cheapo 😸
The 210E is hard to beat! Oh yea, those EBTN displays always make you smile!
With all the crabby claw shenanigans you were doing with it banged the piezo good! 😂
I was in a crabby mood 😅
@@KeepOnTesting I like the name crabby claw! 🦀 For a while I couldn't put my finger on what was so special about the shape. The claw's appearance and operation is exactly like a crab's pincers!🦀 I figure this geared double-action claw is going to be adopted more widely, since it is easier to actuate, opens wider, and is mechanically balanced. I also too noticed the buzzer proximity issue. They must have had a few heated meetings between the PCB designer and the case designer, ending with "we'll just cut a slot in the wall. Their compromise is a bit "how ya doin'" as Davy would say.
@@KeepOnTesting Why do you need an air purifier in Canada? I've heard there isn't even dust settling on cars, due to snow covering everything?
@bhushan9066 well these igloos don't have much in the way of air flow, if ya know what I mean 😉 😜
I was just looking at this meter.
Yes, the battery is easily replaced, 3.7v 750mah ..you can get it here: amzn.to/3DkrJbb
@@KeepOnTesting nice to know that internal battery is easily available and replaced. I hate disposable gadgets ie device s with internal lithium batteries that are not meant to be disposable after 4 years
Best display; but, that “Left hand” display annoyed me. I hope they tighten up the measuring calibration. I hope they update this model
I'm pretty sure this clamp will get an update sooner than later. 👍
Don't use a motorized fan as a load, it produces a significant AC component.
True RMS meters should be able to get a hold of that part no problem...after all that is why true RMS is usually desirable.
Yes indeed. The 268b is probably sensitive enough to measure it in AC mode.
Trms ?
No TRMS. 😢
Trim pottentiometer inside.
@@Domnu. yes indeed...it was nice to see that trimpot!
⚠Careful, adjusters on clamp meters can be for factory setting of the DC current offset and require a complex procedure to set properly. TheHWcave covered this procedure for the UT210E, made my head spin. 😵💫
Great point 👉 Paul!
Nice review, like usual. But I see really no point, to replace my ancient trustworthy Uni-T UT-210C. Slava Ukraini!
Absolutely no need to replace that 210C! It's still a great clamp and has better accuracy too! Heroiam slava!