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Velleman DVM850BL 10A 3 1/2 Dmm W/Hold Function & Backlight

3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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Brand Velleman
Power Source Battery Powered
Color Red, green, Black
Item dimensions L x W x H 2.7 x 1.2 x 5.4 inches

About this item

  • DMM with automatic polarity function and 3 ½ digit LCD display
  • measurements: DC current up to 10A AC and DC voltage up to 600V resistance up to 2Mohm
  • diode transistor and continuity test with buzzer
  • data-hold function and backlight
  • with protection holster
  • CAT. II 600V
  • Important safety information
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DMM with automatic polarity function and 3 1/2 digit LCD display Measurements: DC current up to 10A, AC and DC voltage up to 600V, resistance up to 2Meg Ω Ohm Diode, transistor and continuity test with buzzer Data-hold function and backlight CAT. II 600V With Protective Holster, Battery & Test Leads, Complete ready to go.

Customer reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1 out of 5
60 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, ease of use, performance, and accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. For example, they mention it's great for the price, works well, and has all the functionality they need from a DMM. That said, some dislike the signal and differ on quality.

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19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the electric circuit testing device. They say it's great for the price, saves them money, and is an inexpensive purchase to replace.

"...Overall this is a great meter at a bargain price. * Edit 2011-11-28: fixed incorrect wording due to autocomplete mistake...." Read more

"...Great deal, excellent quality, plug your nose for a few weeks and you'll end up with a really nice meter." Read more

"This multimeter might be fair for the price, however, in my opinion, it has a "cheap" feel to it and turned out to be defective and so was..." Read more

"Pros: Product works as advertised. Cheap, accurate, and very practical for the average user who does not need super precise readings...." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers find the electric circuit testing device easy to use. They say it's an excellent meter for beginner electronics enthusiasts, practical for the average user, and good enough for a middle school project. Customers also appreciate the built-in stand and the digital readouts are easy to read.

"...At this price point, it's a great meter for a beginner electronics enthusiast. It is non-auto ranging, which I like...." Read more

"...The little stand on the back is very handy and also good and sturdy, and doesn't slide around on your work surface...." Read more

"Pros: Product works as advertised. Cheap, accurate, and very practical for the average user who does not need super precise readings...." Read more

"...of days and have done some tests and it appears to be accurate and easy to use." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that it works well, has all the functionality they need from a DMM, and is cheap. However, some customers have reported that the backlight only lasts for 3 hours.

"I've been using this Velleman DVM850BL meter and I can say it works great...." Read more

"Pros: Product works as advertised. Cheap, accurate, and very practical for the average user who does not need super precise readings...." Read more

"...It saved us so much money. He said it works great and he was very suprised at the quality. He has used it all week and has no complaints so far!" Read more

"I agree with other reviewers, it works pretty well, its pretty cheap, but when you are checking a lot of things, its pretty frustrating to wait so..." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that it is quite accurate at temperatures from 50F to 100F.

"Pros: Product works as advertised. Cheap, accurate, and very practical for the average user who does not need super precise readings...." Read more

"...it's quite accurate at temperatures from 50F to 100F, and really very noticeable..." Read more

"...I like this multimeter. Its cheap, accurate, small enough to easily fit into a contractors pocket...." Read more

"...had it for a couple of days and have done some tests and it appears to be accurate and easy to use." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the electric circuit testing device. They say it's a great versatile machine that is as accurate as they would ever need. However, some customers report issues with the cable that comes with it.

"...This meter was the same price as the old meter and has more features and looks like and feels like a good quality meter which kind of surprised me..." Read more

"A great versatile machine that is as accurate as I would ever need. As mentioned in other reviews, the buzzer is a little low on volume...." Read more

"Multimer is good but the cable that comes with it is very poor quality. Mine red cable lost its connectivity somewhere in the plug" Read more

"Versatile Multitester!..." Read more

17 customers mention11 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the electric circuit testing device. Some mention that the construction is sturdy and well made, while others say that it's not too durable and has a cheap feel to it.

"...It is non-auto ranging, which I like. The construction is sturdy and well made...." Read more

"...It saved us so much money. He said it works great and he was very suprised at the quality. He has used it all week and has no complaints so far!" Read more

"I was tempted to give this 4 stars instead of 5 simply due to the strong VO (Volatile Organics) odor when I first opened the package,..." Read more

"...It seems well made and I'm glad I bought it, but I had to take off 1 star for the really inadequate instructions...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the signal of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that the continuity beeper cannot be heard, the sound for continuity started fading away, and the buzzer is a little low on volume.

"...then started having problems with readings and the sound for continuity started fading away till no more, product has been in my tool case so it..." Read more

"...Returned the first one because I could not hear the continuity signal... assumed it didn't work...." Read more

"...As mentioned in other reviews, the buzzer is a little low on volume...." Read more

"the continuity beeper can not be heard..it would rate 5 stars if that worked correctlyeverything else works good, i like the shock case" Read more

Can't Hear Continuity Signal
3 Stars
Can't Hear Continuity Signal
I owned an earlier model of this voltmeter and was very satisfied with it. Unfortunately, I accidentally damaged it beyond repair. So, I ordered what I thought was an exact replacement. Returned the first one because I could not hear the continuity signal... assumed it didn't work. Received the second one and again, could not hear the continuity signal. Turns out you have to hold the meter up to your ear so you can hear the signal. Keeping the second one only because of projects I'm working on. I will be buying a different brand soon.
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colton surveying instruments
1.0 out of 5 stars JUNK
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
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Its a piece of JUNK, maybe good for a one time use
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Null Reference
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent meter for beginner electronics enthusiast
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2011
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I've been using this Velleman DVM850BL meter and I can say it works great. For the price you get a lot of features, including bonuses like an audible continuity test, diode test, transistor test, and a replaceable internal fuse. At this price point, it's a great meter for a beginner electronics enthusiast. It is non-auto ranging, which I like. The construction is sturdy and well made. Pair this meter with an extra set of test leads such as  Banana to Minigrabber Test Lead Set  and you will have yourself a great setup for your digital multimeter needs. The only downside I've seen is the lack of an auto-off feature, but that's pretty minor. Overall this is a great meter at a bargain price. * Edit 2011-11-28: fixed incorrect wording due to autocomplete mistake. Should read "replaceable fuse".
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bright_smiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Meter, good bang for the buck!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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I was tempted to give this 4 stars instead of 5 simply due to the strong VO (Volatile Organics) odor when I first opened the package, (and for months afterwards). However, I knew this would eventually dissipate, and it has. I suspect that maybe it was the reason we got such a great little meter at such a great price! I use this meter all over, in computers and electronics, household appliances, battery testing, continuity testing (yes, it does take that annoying second, but it does work!), automotive, you name it. I have tested millivolts, milliamps, 1.5, 3, 9, 12 V, etc batteries, 110V household, even 220V on my pool pump. It's told me what I need to know every time, and it is simply indispensable around here. My old one was a piece of crap that I paid $35 for at AutoZone 10 years ago, that I was never sure I could trust, and finally chucked it and bought this little beauty. Yeah, that strong organic smell was something else to start with, but I minimized my exposure to that (and my family's) and it's died down now, and I have a really great meter that I'm very very happy with. The backlight is nice, the dial feels great and is easy to turn yet locks firmly onto it's setting, and both the meter face and the actual digital readout are all very easy to read. The little stand on the back is very handy and also good and sturdy, and doesn't slide around on your work surface. I'm very happy with this meter, and would not hesitate to buy another one, actually, it would definitely be my first choice. Great deal, excellent quality, plug your nose for a few weeks and you'll end up with a really nice meter.
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Dave
3.0 out of 5 stars Consider Spending A Bit More
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2016
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This multimeter might be fair for the price, however, in my opinion, it has a "cheap" feel to it and turned out to be defective and so was sent back. In some positions, the display did not render unless the main dial was heavily pressed down upon. The battery supplied with the unit showed dead according to my reliable Amprobe battery tester. A new battery didn't help matters.
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John Anderson
1.0 out of 5 stars Good GOD it smells horrible!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
It's fairly accurate but the continuity latching leaves something to be desired. It does its job as a really, *really* basic multimeter, but you're better off getting an Innova 3320 meter second hand or perhaps a Venlab meter. Or literally anything else for that matter.

The backlight function is, erm... not very good. It appears to run on a capacitive circuit, meaning that if you press it, a capacitor inside holds a charge and then quickly dissipates until it turns off. That also means that if you hold the light button down, it'll stay on, but only for the duration that you keep it pressed. It's not very practical if you want to at least *see* the display hands-free while your hands are busy using the probes.

Also, I don't know what sort of material the manufacturer used for the green cover but it smells like it crawled out from the depths of hell to personally torment my olfactory senses. I had banished this smelly green demon into a drawer for over a year after purchasing a less unpleasant meter and forgot about it until just recently, and the smell hit me so hard that I thought something had died in it. Nope. It was just this thing.

I'd say it's a great meter to give to someone if you hate them. Otherwise, please, for the sake of your sanity, purchase another meter.
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JJ
2.0 out of 5 stars no way
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2011
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not durable at all, used it a few times worked well at first then started having problems with readings and the sound for continuity started fading away till no more, product has been in my tool case so it gets tossed around allot but not too often and now it does not work. poor quality
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for what it is
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
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Pros: Product works as advertised. Cheap, accurate, and very practical for the average user who does not need super precise readings. Also comes with a backlight that makes the screen bright blue so you can read the black 7 segment display readout. Has all the functionality you ever need from a DMM

Cons: Backlight only lasts for ~3 seconds. After that, you need to push the BL (backlight) button again to reactiviate it. This short backlight duration can be a nuisance especially if you're using this DMM to diagnose why your house lights went out. Also, the test leads that come with this multimeter are not too durable. After a few uses, the leads have shown signs of discoloration and dis-figuration from being used on testing active/live home outlets.
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Brandi Nicole
5.0 out of 5 stars I was so happy to come across this
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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I ordered this for my husband. He is an electrician and needed a new one. These are usually very expensive, I told him I would check amazon before he went and paid an outrages price. I was so happy to come across this. It saved us so much money. He said it works great and he was very suprised at the quality. He has used it all week and has no complaints so far!
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