Honeytek A6013L Capacitor Tester

The Honeytek A6013L Capacitor Tester is a very useful tool, especially in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning. I've used it multiple times to test capacitors in HVAC systems, and it has proven to be accurate and reliable. It's easy to use, provides clear readings, and covers a wide range of capacitance values. The device is compact, durable, and gets the job done without complications. If you work in refrigeration, air conditioning, or any field where capacitor testing is needed, this is a great tool to have in your kit. Highly recommended.

Works great easy to use

Fast shipping, unit works as expected.

I bought this to check capacitors quickly, even though I have several other meters such as a Fluke 289, Reed R5001, Extech and etc., I thought it would be a nice addition to my tools for the cost. I was a bit skeptical at first for 25 bucks. I received the item, and it appeared to be well packaged and in good shape. I opened the box and found a meter, pair of short leads and a single sheet of paper with copied instructions in the ever so popular chinese interpretation of english which is sometimes very comical and other times frustrating. The case was cheap plastic and had a rubberized orange jacket around it with a flip out kick stand in the back. The unit came installed with a battery as do most test equipment now. There are three ports for probes at the bottom, the two outer ports seem to be identical, and it does not appear to make a difference which one you plug into to. They are both labeled the same, and in the instruction sheet they are both numbered the same. Not sure why you would need two identical ports but I guess it is nice to have a backup or maybe use two different style probes at the same time. After plugging in the probes and turning the unit on I found a crisp LCD screen with a rather bright backlight which is nice. The white light will fade as it times out which is a nice touch. I proceeded to test some know capacitor values, electrolytes, foil, etc. All values seemed to be within tolerances, but I did find that the meters tolerance varies a bit when you get into the pF capacitors. Also, keep in mind that the probes lead add about 20 pF to the meter so you either need to zero out the display or subtract that from your measured value which is no big deal. Measured values in all ranges except the really high pF capacities seemed to be within 5% of the Fluke 289 measured values with the exception of a 10% margin of difference in very small capacitance values compared to the Fluke 289. What this comes down to is, this meter is a great value for 25 bucks! It is not lab precision but I would not expect it to be for the cost. For 25 bucks, you get a down and dirty quick way to measure and test capacitors in a small lightweight case that can easily be thrown in your toolbox or bag to take along. And at 25 bucks, the fear of damage, loss or theft is minimal. I would recommend this meter to anyone that is in need of a budget capacitor tester that appears to be fairly accurate across most of its range.​

This is excellent product considering price. It doesn’t look or feel fancy but does the job fairly well. No complaints about accuracy and repeatability. Instructions written fine. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase.

Worked perfectly. Battery already installed, which I didn't like due to the possibility of corrosiion, but it was fine. For the price, the construction was pretty sturdy. The point is, for something I might use once a year, it will do the job for me just fine.

Device works terrific and is super easy to use. Purchase to test the run/start capacitor on my ac heat pump unit. Will save you a ton of money if you watch YouTube video on correctly testing and how to discharge your old capacitor. Meter is simply to use.

I bought this Honeytek A6013L capacitor tester and I regret every cent. Right out of the box, it was a disaster. The included 9V battery was already installed, completely dead, and had leaked inside the unit. The battery compartment has no enclosure—the battery literally sits pressed against the back of the LCD screen. Who thought that was a good idea? The LCD is connected to the board by thin wires that were pinched between the casing, a blatant quality control failure. The casing itself is held together with self-tapping screws that strip the plastic the first time you open it—so even basic maintenance wrecks the thing. The leads are a joke: short 6-inch wires that barely reach anything and don’t even fit securely in the slots. As for performance? It’s not auto-ranging, and every capacitor I tested measured 10% off across the board, regardless of the value or range. This isn’t a tool—it’s barely a functioning toy. Between the horrendous build quality, inaccurate readings, and total lack of proper engineering, I’d give this zero stars if I could. Save yourself the headache and spend your money on something that’s not landfill-ready straight out of the package. Do not buy.

don't forget to use the ZERO feature when you switch value positions . I use this to test ignition capacitors for proper values and shorts. ... ( saves on replacing good older units )

Nice bit of kit. thanx

All good

Its cheap and Chinese, but it works well, ideal for the hobbyist

An excellent accurate reading capacitor tester. Very easy to use. Well built and durable.