I want a simple meter to check start and run motor capacitors. Will this unit let me know if the capacitor is good, blown, or whether I need a new cap?

First of all the is three different ways you need to test start and run capacitors. 1) is its capacitance and that is what this meter will do, 2) you need to check internal resistance and we use a ESR meter for that, 3) the next thing is voltage rating test , and leakage. and you need a real device to put load on it, Air conditioner and Compressors need good run and start caps, they are expensive do to there voltage and heat rating, if you are doing this for a job, you need a Capacitor tester and a ESR Meter. If just for one or two jobs Capacitor tester, and after they item has been running for 10 minutes, take a temperature reading of the cap, if it is getting warm, then it has internal resistance. Use safety when dealing with capacitors and always discharge them before testing. this is a item you need professional training on, for me I deal with them every day so I know what to look for. On a bad Start cap you will get a lug type of a start or hard start when bad or not in circuit. With a bad run cap you will get excessive amperage and over heat windings. So use a amp gauge also when testing the device.

Is this actually an ESR meter for checking in circuit capacitors? Or just a capacitor farad measurement tool?

It's just a capacitor farad measurement tool. I don't think your results will be very accurate in-circuit.

does this check a good or not good capacitor?

It depends on what you mean by "good". It will measure the low frequency or DC capacitance and you can decide if the value is within what you consider the proper spec. However, it will not tell you if the capacitor can withstand the the rated voltage. It also will not tell you the leakage rate for the capacitor. To determine the leakage rate you will have to charge it to a specific voltage, measure the voltage before disconnecting it from the voltage source, and then measure it again some time later, using a voltmeter with a very high impedance front end, so that the act of measuring the voltage won't discharge the capacitor. It also won't tell you the capacitance as a function of frequency. I hope that this helps you.

Please give numerical data to compare to the Fluke. How do you know that the Fluke gives a better reading?

I own a Fluke 112 True RMS Multimeter that can measure capacitance. I compared measurements on my Fluke and the Honeytek on ten different value/type capacitors. The Fluke gave reading that were consistent with value of the capacitors measured whereas the Honeytek gave erratic readings, some as much as 20% off the stated value. I gave the Honeytek away. If you do not care about accuracy or quality of your test instruments, buy the Honeytek.

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Brand	Luo ke
Power Source	Battery Powered
Style	Handheld
Color	Black
Item Weight	0.62 Pounds
Measurement Type	Capacitance Meter
UPC	748497393228 721366549247
Manufacturer	Honeytek
Part Number	CECOMINOD047803
Item Weight	9.9 ounces
Package Dimensions	6.06 x 4.41 x 2.05 inches
Item model number	A6013L
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Package Quantity	1
Measurement Accuracy	0.5
Included Components	Probes
Batteries Included?	Yes
Batteries Required?	Yes
Battery Cell Type	Zinc Carbon

LUO KEHoneytek A6013L Capacitor Tester

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