mrbreezeet1
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A few of the reviews on this one said the Dwell/Tach did not work or did not work properly. I have not tried it yet.
Thanks,
Tony
digital multimeter...........
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A few of the reviews on this one said the Dwell/Tach did not work or did not work properly. I have not tried it yet.
Thanks,
Tony
hobie1dog
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If it's built by humans, it can and will fail. The argument over price/quality will never end.
Beckman was held to be the best by many. Our local Duke Power Co. issued all the workmen Beckman's , but ended up filling up a small dumpster with them after and employee lost his life by trusting the reading.
Beckman was held to be the best by many. Our local Duke Power Co. issued all the workmen Beckman's , but ended up filling up a small dumpster with them after and employee lost his life by trusting the reading.
PrecisionTools
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Bizarre statement...I would recommend to anyone "outside the trade" buy a Fluke if they want quality and have the coin. And I always pay for my own tools because I refuse to use the **** that employers have offered me.
They are not the dearest or arguably the best on the market anyway. You can buy better, but I feel they are good value for money.
It's a bit like saying no one outside the trade should own Snap-On!
Just a quick note on the fuses here too; always buy the original or equivalently rated fuse...the sand filled ones inside the case? Critical to maintain the safety ratings of the meter. I have seen so many people replace this fuse with a bit of wire or a crummy automotive style fuse. Probably not so important if just measuring automotive DC but you never know who might use it in the future or where.
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PrecisionTools
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Yep, both 70 series Flukes. If I was you guys in the States I would be jumpin' on them if their not sold. Still have the protective covers on the displays!
12v on a fluke is the same as 12v on a $2 HF. In practical use likely everybody would prefer to use a Fluke, but what I am saying is that nobody outside of the trade, and I mean anybody making a living with a meter on a regular basis, needs one.
Sure, buy it if you want it, but make an intelligent and conscious choice about how you spend your money. I'd rather have some high grade valve springs than a Fluke meter.
I've worked with too many really expensive bits of electronics for a Fluke to get me too excited, its a nice reliable meter, but not all that different from any other meter except that its rugged and stands up to abuse, which I don't need.
4x4gearhead
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I use the fluke 115, its been great so far.
PrecisionTools
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Yep...if I needed a new meter now, that's the one I would get.
mrbreezeet1
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Do you know if it is Auto Range?
Do I really need Auto range.
BTY That 115 does not seem too costly.
Thanks,
Tony
mrbreezeet1
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From amazon
For further convenience, the Fluke 115 offers auto ranging,
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OCFFMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
For further convenience, the Fluke 115 offers auto ranging,
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OCFFMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
PrecisionTools
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Yep, its auto ranging and I think its handy to have. Not many meters worth their salt wouldn't have it now I would of thought.
I notice it has a range position for mV and a quick look at the users manual on-line says that for measurements below 0.6 of a volt (in AC or DC), you can switch to this position for a more accurate reading. So technically, its not auto ranging for values under 0.6 volt. If you want greater accuracy in this range, then just switch it to the mV (millivolt) range.
I don't think their too costly either...just make sure there's nothing better you could be spending your money on first though...
I notice it has a range position for mV and a quick look at the users manual on-line says that for measurements below 0.6 of a volt (in AC or DC), you can switch to this position for a more accurate reading. So technically, its not auto ranging for values under 0.6 volt. If you want greater accuracy in this range, then just switch it to the mV (millivolt) range.
I don't think their too costly either...just make sure there's nothing better you could be spending your money on first though...
SpiderGearsMan
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fluke 87 , about 20 years old
This is actually a good thing I think. If a meter auto ranges to mv and you probe a wire with a bad connection to either +12 or ground it may have a floating voltage in the mv range, and that can be confusing until you notice the mv range.
I'm no electrical guru, know just some basics. But after my cheapies went out, i got a fluke 111. What I find handy:
auto ranging +1 for sure
continuity + audible continuity (very handy!! hell I didn't even know what that was and never used it until recently and kick myself for missing it was there for so long).
min,max,avg
display hold
The hard cases are great with the stand. Kinda wished I had got a 112 at times with backlighting. Anyways just something to consider if you're a basic user like me.
auto ranging +1 for sure
continuity + audible continuity (very handy!! hell I didn't even know what that was and never used it until recently and kick myself for missing it was there for so long).
min,max,avg
display hold
The hard cases are great with the stand. Kinda wished I had got a 112 at times with backlighting. Anyways just something to consider if you're a basic user like me.
mech.reclined
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OTC 100. Leads,temp probe,rpm pick up.It has a rubber case,hang strap,auto-ranging.
Won't break the bank-excellent learning tool.
Snap On Vantage-they are everywere,have a huge vehicle library.Pictures of the actual component connector,info on what a good component test should result in,even a scope!
Or you can buy a Fluke 98 II from some old,worn out German Auto mech. with no retirement fund and REALLY go to town!
Won't break the bank-excellent learning tool.
Snap On Vantage-they are everywere,have a huge vehicle library.Pictures of the actual component connector,info on what a good component test should result in,even a scope!
Or you can buy a Fluke 98 II from some old,worn out German Auto mech. with no retirement fund and REALLY go to town!
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darkk
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No such thing as overkill when it comes to tools. Fluke is one of the more common Good brands. If you can afford it, why not. There are times when a regular analog MM is necessary or preferred. I have both for different uses.
a good middle of the road meter, I use the Wavetek Meterman 28XT digital and a 40 year old analog meter I can't even remember the name of...