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product_id: 2097576
title: "HILTEX 40508 Digital Multimeter Diode & Transistor Tester AC DC Volt Test Voltmeter, Automotive Multimeter Meter Tester, Measure Voltage Test, Car Battery Tester, Analog Multimeter Kit, Volt Meter"
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# 3.5-digit large LCD display Battery & circuit tester Built-in overload protection HILTEX 40508 Digital Multimeter Diode & Transistor Tester AC DC Volt Test Voltmeter, Automotive Multimeter Meter Tester, Measure Voltage Test, Car Battery Tester, Analog Multimeter Kit, Volt Meter

**Brand:** hiltex
**Price:** S$21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Empower your electrical IQ—never get caught powerless again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HILTEX 40508 Digital Multimeter Diode & Transistor Tester AC DC Volt Test Voltmeter, Automotive Multimeter Meter Tester, Measure Voltage Test, Car Battery Tester, Analog Multimeter Kit, Volt Meter by hiltex
- **How much does it cost?** S$21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hiltex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hiltex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Fits in your pocket or glovebox—ready for on-the-go diagnostics anytime.
- • **Crystal-Clear 3.5 Digit LCD:** Instantly read accurate measurements up to 1999 counts without squinting.
- • **Trusted by Hobbyists & Pros Alike:** Reliable enough for technicians, simple enough for casual tinkerers.
- • **Safety First with Overload Protection:** Protect your device and yourself with built-in safeguards against electrical mishaps.
- • **Versatile Voltage & Component Testing:** From car batteries to household fuses, test it all with precision.

## Overview

The HILTEX 40508 Digital Multimeter is a compact, battery-powered tool designed for accurate testing of voltage, current, resistance, diodes, and transistors. Featuring a large 3.5-digit LCD display and built-in overload protection, it’s ideal for automotive and household electrical troubleshooting. Lightweight and portable, it’s a reliable companion for professionals and DIY enthusiasts seeking quick diagnostics on the go.

## Description

HILTEX MultiMate makes it easy to check various household and automotive electrical system components.

Review: It is a cheap DMM and it is not trying to pretend to be something else. - Works fine. Cheap, convenient, bought two just because it is good to have a DMM in a car, in my pocket and God knows where else.
Review: Great multimeter - I've used this multimeter to measure things from button cell to CR2016 batteries to AA and even car batteries, and this proved to be useful and reliable through my tests. I don't really know how to use it but from tinkering from it, I use mine on the V~ 20 (DC) setting which provides for pretty accurate measurements. There is a small User Manual that comes with it but it doesn't actually teach you how to use the DMM. The product that I received was slightly different than what is pictured, and the box that it came in is also toned down to less flashy graphics. I like it very much and can't wait to see how long it lasts. I think it uses a 9V battery but that's already packaged inside the DMM, not sure it'll be until that 9V conks out. The red and black testing probes seem a little flimsy at first touch but I reinforced them with a little hot glue where I thought the wire might break... no problems as of yet! Buy this for a cheap and (sofar) reliable Digital MultiMeter. Don't mess with those old '50s analog multimeters as those are too tough to read and are often not as reliable as this. If you need a DMM for more important things like testing batteries for medical purposes, I would suggest to get a brand name DMM but for the price, this is great for the casual hobbyist! Edit: You plug in the black leading wire to COM and for tasks that draw less than 10Amps, plug red into the middle jack that says VQmA to measure things like AA battery voltage and small tasks. BLACK ALWAYS GOES TO COM. I suspect other reviewers say that this product doesn't work because they plug the leads into the wrong jack. I also forgot to note that sometimes at other settings than V~20, I get readings where the lcd reads: 1____. Maybe this means that my battery was out of range for that specific range-test-field but I'm not sure.

## Features

- METER TESTER: A portable, general purpose digital multimeter tester for batteries, cells, fuses, and other electrical components.
- MULTIMETER KIT: A safe and accurate voltage tester for troubleshooting electrical problems in automotive and household settings. Check for battery quality, automotive circuits, and charging systems.
- LARGE DISPLAY: Includes large, easy-to-read LCD screen that measures 3-1/2 digits and accurately measures resistance, current and voltage with maximum reading up to 1999.
- WIDELY USED: Red and black leads to test electrical system components including diodes, transistors, wires, fuses, and battery testing on electrical equipment making this the perfect tool for technicians and electrical engineers.
- ENSURE SAFETY: Built-in overload protector keeps the meter from any possible damage, Checks fuses, and electrical components for households, automotive and industrial. Overload indicator and low battery indicator, and features a voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00066ZZO4 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #114,369 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #176 in Multi Testers |
| Brand | Hiltex |
| Color | Yellow |
| Date First Available | November 16, 2007 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00837013405085 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.1 x 1.2 x 5.2 inches |
| Item model number | 40508 |
| Manufacturer | Ridgerock Tools, Inc. |
| Measurement Type | Multimeter |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 1.2 x 5.2 inches |
| Style | 1 Pack |
| UPC | 837013405085 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hiltex
- **Color:** Yellow
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 4.1 x 1.2 x 5.2 inches
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Style:** 1 Pack

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Could this be used to check if an electric guitar is properly grounded?**
A: YEs ... All you need is a multi-meter (like this), you spend lots of money and buy a guitar tester or use this.  ... "...With your amp unplugged from the wall and your guitar connected to the amp, measure the resistance from the ground pin on the amp's AC plug to the jack plate on your guitar. It should be a couple of ohms or less." ... Good Luck

**Q: Can you measure 1 to 20 millivolts? What is the resolution?**
A: I don't think the B Model goes that low.    On the voltage scale, I can only see   20   2000m and 200m.   Sorry

**Q: No audio continuity check feature? Why not?**
A: This version does NOT have the beeper. Other models that look similar do.

**Q: Does this jave continuitydo you have a metter  with continuity  buzzer?**
A: Yes there is a continuity audio function.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a cheap DMM and it is not trying to pretend to be something else.
*by M***H on February 10, 2026*

Works fine. Cheap, convenient, bought two just because it is good to have a DMM in a car, in my pocket and God knows where else.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great multimeter
*by J***. on December 29, 2012*

I've used this multimeter to measure things from button cell to CR2016 batteries to AA and even car batteries, and this proved to be useful and reliable through my tests. I don't really know how to use it but from tinkering from it, I use mine on the V~ 20 (DC) setting which provides for pretty accurate measurements. There is a small User Manual that comes with it but it doesn't actually teach you how to use the DMM. The product that I received was slightly different than what is pictured, and the box that it came in is also toned down to less flashy graphics. I like it very much and can't wait to see how long it lasts. I think it uses a 9V battery but that's already packaged inside the DMM, not sure it'll be until that 9V conks out. The red and black testing probes seem a little flimsy at first touch but I reinforced them with a little hot glue where I thought the wire might break... no problems as of yet! Buy this for a cheap and (sofar) reliable Digital MultiMeter. Don't mess with those old '50s analog multimeters as those are too tough to read and are often not as reliable as this. If you need a DMM for more important things like testing batteries for medical purposes, I would suggest to get a brand name DMM but for the price, this is great for the casual hobbyist! Edit: You plug in the black leading wire to COM and for tasks that draw less than 10Amps, plug red into the middle jack that says VQmA to measure things like AA battery voltage and small tasks. BLACK ALWAYS GOES TO COM. I suspect other reviewers say that this product doesn't work because they plug the leads into the wrong jack. I also forgot to note that sometimes at other settings than V~20, I get readings where the lcd reads: 1____. Maybe this means that my battery was out of range for that specific range-test-field but I'm not sure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Value Multimeter - Recommended
*by C***L on July 11, 2009*

The DT-830B Multimeter is not a high-end Multimeter, nor is it priced like one. It is an inexpensive multimeter that is good value when you consider all of the features. This multimeter performs all of the standard functions you would expect, Resistance, DC Current, DC Voltage, AC Voltage, and Diode checker. So far my meter has proved to be fairly accurate, but I wouldn't trust it for detail work involving tight tolerances. Note: It does not have an audible tone on the Diode or Resistance testers and it easy to misread the manual to assume it does because the documentation covers more than one model. You have to locate the 830B in the chart to see which features are included and ignore the features in the instructions that not on this unit. For the low price of this multimeter I will not be too worried about losing or damaging it and if it breaks I will likely buy another one. Recommended as an inexpensive basic multimeter for the casual user or hobbyist.

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