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  • MiG
    Member
    • Jan 2009
    • 28

    #1

    SANWA multimeters?!

    Did anyone have some contact or opinion on this general DMM instrument (e.g. RD700)? Is it of good quality and made of branded components? Are Sanwa equipement long lasting and precise? Thanks!

    http://www.sanwa-meter.co.jp/overseas/index-e.html
  • willawake
    Super Modulator
    • Nov 2003
    • 8457
    • Greece

    #2
    Re: SANWA multimeters?!

    did anyone make a double post
    capacitor lab yachtmati techmati

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    • Krankshaft
      Badcaps Legend
      • Jan 2007
      • 2328
      • USA

      #3
      Re: SANWA multimeters?!

      Just can all of these knockoff brands and save up for a Fluke.

      You can get decent older models under $100 bucks new on e-bay.

      Even in the used market a Fluke is still better than a majority of these other brands new.
      Last edited by Krankshaft; 07-29-2009, 01:16 PM.
      Elements of the past and the future combining to make something not quite as good as either.

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      • Brian C
        Senior Member
        • Dec 2006
        • 156

        #4
        Re: SANWA multimeters?!

        FLUKE is better ...

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        • Huckfinn
          Member
          • Jan 2009
          • 43

          #5
          Re: SANWA multimeters?!

          MIG:

          I agree with Krankshaft and Brian C that Fluke makes some excellent stuff, however, I have found that Sanwa of Japan also makes some excellent test gear. As your web link points out once one goes to the genuine Sanwa site, there are knockoffs [ counterfits ] to watch out for. The real Sanwa units are excellent for the money.

          Huck

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          • ratdude747
            Black Sheep
            • Nov 2008
            • 17136
            • USA

            #6
            Re: SANWA multimeters?!

            FLUKE is outta my budget. my old, gb one will do for now. as barebones as they come.
            sigpic

            (Insert witty quote here)

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            • MiG
              Member
              • Jan 2009
              • 28

              #7
              Re: SANWA multimeters?!

              American Fuke?I Do you know anything else to say??? Fluke is OK but I asked for Sanwa info not on Fluke. Equaly good or even better multimeters makes Extech (Craftsman) and are better than both Fluke and Extech are Kyoritsu multimeters (one of the best in class), KEW is Kyoritsu patented tech in compressors equipement.

              http://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/en/products...1061_1062.html

              Sanwa is an old Japan company and I need some user opinion on SANWA, if he/she used it. Not for other brands that I know on my own. E.g. you think that Carrier makes best professional/industrial ariconditioning systems (it's the largest company incorporating Toshiba and Tadiran) and they are very good but in compare to much older Japan copany DAIKIN they are nothing but simple toys. Popular brand is not enough.

              Thanks
              Last edited by MiG; 07-30-2009, 05:34 AM.

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              • Bob Parker
                Technician
                • Feb 2007
                • 182
                • Australia

                #8
                Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                Originally posted by Huckfinn
                MIG:
                I agree with Krankshaft and Brian C that Fluke makes some excellent stuff, however, I have found that Sanwa of Japan also makes some excellent test gear. As your web link points out once one goes to the genuine Sanwa site, there are knockoffs [ counterfits ] to watch out for. The real Sanwa units are excellent for the money.
                Huck
                Sanwa has been around for many decades and has a reputation for high quality. I'd certainly be happy to own a Sanwa meter (after my Fluke 8020B got stolen out of my car).
                It is a good shrubbery. I like the laurels particularly...

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                • ant3202
                  Badcaps Veteran
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 275
                  • Singapore

                  #9
                  Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                  next to fluke, I love Sanwa analogue multimeter, during my college times

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                  • ratdude747
                    Black Sheep
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 17136
                    • USA

                    #10
                    Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                    Originally posted by Bob Parker
                    Sanwa has been around for many decades and has a reputation for high quality. I'd certainly be happy to own a Sanwa meter (after my Fluke 8020B got stolen out of my car).
                    that sucks
                    sigpic

                    (Insert witty quote here)

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                    • Bob Parker
                      Technician
                      • Feb 2007
                      • 182
                      • Australia

                      #11
                      Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                      Originally posted by ratdude747
                      that sucks
                      Thanks! Even worse, they also got a digital camera and a GPS receiver because the car alarm's door switch was faulty and I didn't know until I checked to find out why the alarm didn't trigger.

                      Moral: Never leave anything valuable in a car even if it's right next to your house on your property and even if it's got an expensive alarm.
                      It is a good shrubbery. I like the laurels particularly...

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                      • tronxkid
                        Member
                        • Jun 2011
                        • 20

                        #12
                        Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                        We all know FLUKE is a very popular brand and yet Sanwa is unknown for most of US tech people.

                        I have been working using sanwa for about 10 years (now I'm 25) and fluke for about 4 years.

                        I like to say that the quality of sanwa is as good as fluke. and Feel like fluke is bit overpriced.

                        SO I RECOMMEND SANWA.

                        << I KNOW THIS IS AN OLD THREAD. BUT STILL IT APPEARS TO BE USEFUL >>

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                        • yz7myg
                          YU2MYG
                          • Feb 2007
                          • 18

                          #13
                          Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                          Has a Sanwa RD 701 home but would be happy instead it contained the Fluke which I have at work.

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                          • ukvince
                            Learning
                            • Jun 2011
                            • 31

                            #14
                            Re: SANWA multimeters?!

                            I have a Sanwa analogue meter ..... it's the same one that Justine Yong uses in some of his vids and if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

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