ALLOSUN Pocket Size Digital Multimeter Auto Range Multi Tester (EM3082 (Auto Range))

This is part of my work toolkit since it takes very little space. Smallest most compact multimeter I've ever used. Love it.

The first thing you need to do when you receive this multimeter is remove the plastic keeping the batteries from making contact. It is best to open the case as if you are going to use it, then remove the two #1 Phillips screws. Remove the plastic tab and put the back back on.The meter itself is stable (I've seen some reviews that say otherwise), it matches readings from one of my Flukes, and it seems to work great. I haven't tried every setting, but it worked well for everything I need it to do. I didn't buy it for any serious work, but rather a meter that is easy to keep in a travel bag or glove box.In terms of ease of use, if you know how to use a multimeter, there is no reason to look at the instructions that came with it.There are three things that I think could be better: first, I added a little silver Sharpie to the little arrow on the mode selector to make it easier to read. Second, I am a little concerned about how the hinges for the top cover work. I feel like they may be the weak link in the system and may break. Time will tell. The final thing is that there is a little clip for the test leads. It too feels a little cheaply made. However, this isn't going to be my every-day meter, so it should all be fine.Oh, yeah... how do you beat that price!?

Good value! Easy to use! I would recommend for low voltage electrical work.

Good and compact product worth full for money

First up, the claim in the product description that this is the size of a business card is exaggerated. All-Sun should drop that claim, it's doing them no favors.However, that said, this digital multimeter *is* tiny. It's most likely smaller than your phone — but if so, it's probably thicker too, so that balances out. The important thing is, it's small enough, and *rugged* enough, and *inexpensive* enough, that you can buy one for every vehicle you own, and just tuck it in the glove box (or, on your motorcycle, in the tank bag or under the seat) and forget about it until you need it, and the day you need it, it'll be there. Test leads are tucked away inside the clamshell case, which also serves as a stand.The EM3081 has ACV, DCV, current and resistance modes, plus a diode continuity test mode, and ranges up to 600V AC/DC and 2 megaohms. Current measuring mode is fused at 200mA. The rotary mode switch is easy to use (make sure you remember to turn it off after use so you don't drain the two silver-oxide cells it runs on), and the LCD display is large, sharp and easy to read. (It's not backlit, though. If you're troubleshooting at the side of the road at night, you'll need a flashlight. But then, you won't be doing much troubleshooting at night without a good flashlight anyway.)Long and short: If you know what to do with a digital multimeter, you could do a lot worse than just keep one of these in every vehicle you own. Sixteen bucks could save you from being stranded or having to call for a tow.Two Technical Thug thumbs up for the EM3081. It's no Fluke, but it's all the multimeter you need for roadside troubleshooting.