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16 de enero de 2026
Graph mode allows for easy testing of automotive parasitic drain
This thing does everything that a multimeter should do. What sets the DMT-99 apart from other multimeters in its price range ($37 at the time of writing this review) is its digital display with the graph mode, which cycles after a little over 30 seconds, and makes it infinitely easier to diagnose those pesky intermittent parasitic drain that spikes for a second and then goes away for the next 2-3 minutes. Other multimeters in this price range lack this feature.I purchased this multimeter and combined it with a Lisle 64970 parasitic drain testing harness to test my vehicle for intermittent parasitic drain. The graph mode (shown as the "recording mode") made it a lot easier since I didn't have to keep my eyes glued to the display the entire time. It also has the ability to display minimum and maximum detected levels. The only downside is there isn't a way to scroll back to see older chart, but you can mark and save the displayed current/voltage. Fortunately, the level of parasitic drain I discovered is within the norm of a modern vehicle, but the graph mode made it extremely easy.NCV works great, and the beep is audible enough but not annoying.I was also impressed with the battery capacity. I fully charged the device and had this thing running in frigid temperature (30 to 40°F in the shade) for about 3-4 hours while performing the test, and the battery level meter only went down from a total of seven bars to six.In terms of size and weight, it's about average in its class. You can put it in your pocket, but you'll definitely notice it's in there.This multimeter is definitely worth the investment. It more than paid itself off after a single use. Even accounting for the Lisle 64970 harness, the combined cost of the two ($60) is vastly less than what mechanics charge for parasitic battery drain testing, which can range from anywhere from $120 to $200 depending on where you live.Ver másVer menos
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