Daniel Patrick
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 24 de marzo de 2025
It's not every day we reach for a Gauss meter, but when certification time rolls around (looking at you, FCC!), suddenly knowing your magnetic fields from your elbow becomes mission critical. We usually lean on the testing houses to do the heavy lifting, but as any engineer will tell you, it's always nice to walk into an exam knowing you've done your homework. That's where the AEG-8103 Gauss Meter steps up and delivers.With its ±5% accuracy, it's plenty precise enough for pre-certification checks, troubleshooting motors, or simply verifying you're in the right ballpark before handing things over to the pros. It measures magnetic field strength (Gs/mT), checks pole direction (handy for those Monday mornings when you're not sure which way is north), and even has nifty QC and counting/speed measurement modes.Build quality gets two thumbs up - solid feel, snug connections, and it all comes neatly packed in a padded, rugged carrying case. For us, this case is a lifesaver since the meter spends most of its life perched on a shelf between gigs, protected and labeled clearly (in big friendly letters: GAUSS METER!) so we don’t have to scramble around when the certifying deadline looms.Battery life? Nailed it. This thing sports a rechargeable 750mAh Li-ion battery topped off via USB-C (welcome to the future, folks!). Even after a few months of shelf-hibernation, it's always juiced and ready for action - and if we've forgotten to plug it in, no worries - it charges up quick right out of the gate.One last nice touch: the manual is superb - clear as a summer morning and available in multiple languages. No more Google Translate sessions when the pressure's on.Summary:This Gauss meter earns its keep by giving us solid confidence when certification day comes. If you occasionally play hide-and-seek with magnetic fields, you'll be glad you have this tucked away on the shelf.Pros:✅ Solid 5% accuracy (great for pre-certification checks)✅ Robust, padded carrying case keeps it safe and organized✅ Rechargeable Li-ion battery via USB-C (always ready to go)✅ Clear, multilingual manual✅ Intuitive interface with helpful QC and speed measurement modesCons:❌ Wish the testing cable was just a tad longer (minor nitpick)🏅 Verdict:Magnetic fields beware - this meter's charged, cased, and shelf-labeled to perfection. A solid confidence booster in our certification prep arsenal.
John M.
Comentado en el Reino Unido el 13 de abril de 2025
Accurate
Roy & Beth
Comentado en Canadá el 23 de abril de 2025
In a word, thing Gauss Meter is "Sweet". It's one of those devices that you never knew you needed until you've used one.It's going to be a learning curve to learn to how to use it, but I've already found two functions that will be very useful to my projects. Those are the North/South indicator and the speed meter.I make a lot of projects that require the use of magnets, electromagnets or a combination of both. Knowing which pole is North beforehand makes it easier to configure my projects. Especially with electromagnets. In the past I did this by having a magnet with "N" marked on it and used it to find the polarity of the other magnet.Recently I did a project where I needed to use a magnetic field to uncouple the rolling stock in the clubs model train layout and it was a lot of trial and error to get that magnetic field just right. If I had this meter back then, I would have been able to fine-tune it much easier.The model that I have is the 5% precision. At this time, I can't say if I will need more precision. But as I get better at using it, I will decide then if the extra money for the 1% precision model is worth it. I got this unit through the Amazon Vine program so I pain nothing for it. However, considering that I used trial-and-error in the past, I'm sure 5% will be adequate.All things considered, this is a great addition to my collection of meters. I'm looking forward to using it regularly.
M. Gorelick
Comentado en los Estados Unidos el 17 de abril de 2025
While this meter isn't going to get used every day, when you need it...well, you need it. I was immediately impressed with the build quality and especially the carrying case, which is very robustly designed and offers excellent padding for the meter, probe, and so on. The manual is very well written and readable--at least the English version, anyway! It's also printed in 5 other languages, none of which I'm qualified to read and evaluate.As far as the functioning of the meter goes, it worked very well once I figured out how to position the Hall sensor. It's helpful at identifying the polarity of a magnet, and its accuracy is well within my needs. There's a very interesting mode available where the meter will count RPMs (how often a magnet attached to a wheel passes by the meter) and even more interesting was an additional capability of being able to enter the circumference of the wheel in use and having the meter tell me the speed (in MPH or KPH) that the wheel is turning.All in all this is a great device if you need to measure magnetism.
Scott O'Neill
Comentado en el Reino Unido el 22 de abril de 2025
Using this to measure different magnetic fields has been straightforward. The readings appear consistent, and the display is clear enough to interpret without any confusion. Adjusting settings is simple, and the response time is quick when taking measurements. The built-in alarm function is handy when needing to stay within specific ranges. Having the option to store data for later reference is a useful feature, especially when dealing with multiple readings. The battery life holds up well during extended use, so there’s no constant need to recharge. The included stand is convenient for hands-free operation, which is helpful when working on detailed tasks. A solid tool for those needing precise and reliable measurements.