Runleader RL-HM016B LCD Vibration Hour Counter (Orange)

I'm a fan. I like running hour meters on all my power equipment because it helps me be mindful of maintenance schedules etc and also to monitor things like "wow this chainsaw DRINKS gas... and after only x hours we killed 5 gallons of premix" or whatever. I suppose I think of hour meters as part of good hygiene for tools in a shop. One thing I LOVE about this one is that it doesn't require any WIRES. I'm perfectly capable of wiring up an hour meter... but if I get to have a choice between drilling an access hole in the cover of a $1600 chainsaw and NOT drilling a hole in the cover and just literally just sticking the meter on the side of the case... well that's a really easy choice. Sure this is more expensive than most "wired" hour meters but the wireless hour meter KTM puts on my race motorcycles cost more than 70 bucks each!!! So... compared to that these are a deal. (And lucky for me I've never had to actually pay for my KTM hour meters (grin) (and thanks KTM!) I'm a fan. I recommend them. I'm sure I'll buy another one of these if I obtain a piece of equipment that requires "destructive access" to install a wired hour meter.

I’ve been running these types of Hobbs meters for several years now I’ve had no problems. I’ve used both the wired and non-wired version with good results from various Amazon vendors. I have read other reviews they are not reliable, I have not had any problems yet, and if they crap out, It doesn’t cost that much to place.

Purchased two of these over the last couple years. Placed one on gas tank of log splitter and tank of pressure washer. I didn't initially notice until a few hours (6-8) of use that these units were not functioning. I pressed the button once and both units have been working each time the units are running. No where on the printing did l see that the button needed pressed once to initially activate the operation of these units. Since the first pressing of button, I've never touch them again. Maybe l got two units slightly different than others. Some items have a paper you must pull from battery compartment to power up items. This saves the battery while sitting on store shelves. These hour meters did not have this. My advice is to immediately watch the device when installed. If it's not functioning, try the button once...

I bought a 2nd one (Runleader Digital Self Powered Wireless Hour Meter), and installed it on my Bearcat String Brush cutter. I was worried about placement of this because this tool vibrates alot, gets pretty hot, has brush rubbing on it all the time (so it could get knocked off). I put it on the side of the engine cover plate. Seemed like the most out of the way place (I'll provide a photo, later). It worked fine. On a hot day I was using this for a couple hours and I was able to touch (with my hand) the Hour meter and the Engine cover plate without getting burned; guessing that was well below the 140F limit. I put 4hrs on the Hour meter which was pretty accurate. I'm about to buy a 3rd of these Hour meters to put on my log splitter (for tracking the maintenance).

After careful review of wired (coil wrapped) and vibration sensing gauges, I chose to purchase the Runleader HM016B for my 2015 Husqvarna FC250 dirt bike. The meter includes a 3M tape backing and has holes/slots for additional zip-tie fasteners. Installation is simple: affix to the frame near the engine. Done! Operation is pretty straightforward as well: once tethered, the meter will track usage hours. Reviewing usage, total and trip, however, is not as easy and will require reading (and holding on to) the instructions printed on the cardboard back of the package. Like most single button gadgets nowadays, the user will need to be able to press and hold the button, wait three seconds then press again, etc. Not difficult, but a couple more buttons would have been a nice addition. Still, it comes down to price, and at this price point, the meter seems to be doing what its designed for. Time will tell if it holds up to water, mud, heat, braaps and growls from a European bike!

I bought this to put on my air compressor for airguns. I travel with the compressor in the car and the vibrations from the drive will trigger the count, which really messed with my maintenance schedule.

Simple to install and it works on a GX high pressure air compressor. I took it out of the container, peeled the paper off and stuck it to the compressor with no adjustments needed. It works great and good value for your money.

Bought two for both my dirt bikes. The first one I bought part of the numbers stopped working in the first week. The second one lasted 4 months or so and just died. Won't turn on at all. Also, when I transported my bikes, either in the bed of my truck or on a trailer, the hour meter will count that time. There is a lock feature but that's just one more thing to remember! You forget and then it counts that time transporting or you forget to unlock it an hour into riding and loose that time.

No wiring required. Very sensitive.

Très bon produit, mais il doit absolument être installé aux endroits où il y a le plus de vibration pour faire le vrai compte. Sinon il peut s'éteindre occasionnellement et raté jusqu'à ce qu'il recapte vibration, donc moins exact. Une fois installé au bon endroit, le compteur fait très bien son travail. Recommandé.

Está bien, es una pena que no se le pueda cambiar la pila cuando se gaste

I am not sure how much it needs to vibrate but on my generator it did not work at all. Buying one with the ignition wire option...

LLevo 3 meses y 30 horas y de momento no falla. Tuve que poner la sensibilidad de la vibración en "alto" porque según viene de fábrica (en bajo) no detectaba la vibración.