Fluke 177 DMM

[Brownsfan]

I primarily use my meter for automotive electrical with the occasional house electrical. I have a Klein MM2000 which I like and actually recommend to people looking for a good meter that won't break the bank. That said. I can get a NIB Fluke 177 for a GREAT price. I know this meter is geared towards industrial but my question is does anyone have this meter? How do you like it? From reading the specs it looks like it will work for everything I need it to do. I was looking to upgrade to the Klein MM6000 made in USA but can get this Fluke for cheaper actually. Here is a link from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000O...5_QL70&qid=1410902950&sr=8-23#ref=mp_s_a_1_23
Here is the Klein.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CQ...QL40&qid=here 141090389&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Here is a better description from fluke.
http://en-us.fluke.com/products/digital-multimeters/fluke-177-digital-multimeter.html

 

[Brownsfan]

Anyone before this gets knocked down 10 pages. Lol.

 

[1Garageman]

I would consider moving this to the electrical forum. We have discussed meters on that page before.

As for the meters, you can never go wrong with a Fluke, and if you don't need it after a while they are easy to sell.

 

[pedrodagr8]

I would consider moving this to the electrical forum. We have discussed meters on that page before.

As for the meters, you can never go wrong with a Fluke, and if you don't need it after a while they are easy to sell.

I'm not a fan of the 11x line of flukes since manufacturing was shifted to China. It's decent quality but way over priced for what you get. The rest is very good. As for OPs question, go for it. It's going to be a quality meter.

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[Bill Ramsey]

I've had the Fluke 179 for a couple years. I think that's the 177, plus temperature function. I use it for general automotive work and have been very pleased with it.

 

[zkling]

Unless you plan on doing board work the 177 will probably exceed your needs. If it really is that great of a price I'd grab it and hold off on the MM6000. But with that said the MM6000 has a few features that the 177 doesn't. I've got a 179, it doesn't get used much, but it was cheap. If I could only have one between those two, I'd get the MM6000.

You can never have to many meters.

 

[quattroJoe]

I've got a 177 and love it! Used nearly daily for automotive, occasionally for board work as well. The main reason I went for the 17x line was the low minimum DC current draw. Besides that I wanted something that was true RMS and had a min/max hold function. Backlit display and USA made are nice touches as well. Didn't need the temp function so didn't spend the extra $$ for the 179.

Never really was a fan of the 11x series, something about them always felt cheap to me, I think the feel of the dial and the fact that it's offset to one side. You really can't go wrong with any Fluke if it meets your needs though. In my case I felt it was worth spending more for the 17x and getting all of the features I want now rather than upgrading later, I'll probably use this meter for 10-20 years.

 

[Brownsfan]

So say I could get it for $150 NIB. Should I jump on it?

 

[pedrodagr8]

So say I could get it for $150 NIB. Should I jump on it?

NIB that's a decent price based on what I see. Not an amazing steal but a solid good price. Especially considering it will last you a LONG time.

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[Wamsutta]

Make sure it has Min/Max and MilliAmps.

 

[Bill Ramsey]

So say I could get it for $150 NIB. Should I jump on it?

If the meter itself is going to meet your needs, you'll never have reason to believe you overpaid.

 

[zkling]

So say I could get it for $150 NIB. Should I jump on it?

I don't think it is THAT great of a price, a check of ebay sold listings confirms it. Yes it is a little cheaper, but unless you need it I think I would hold off.

 

[Brownsfan]

Its never a need at this point. But more of a want. I may try to offer him less. All he can say is no.

 

[michaelrc51]

Without question, buy it.
At $150 that is a great price.

 

[BirdMobile]

$150? Meh...
I picked one up recently at a pawn shop (used, of course... but how "used" does a meter get. really!) for $55 out the door.
I've bought a lot of used meters (I probably own around 15), always compare them to each other measuring the same battery, resistor, current loop, etc. after buying - and I've NEVER run into one that was "out of spec" or inaccurate. I guess my point is that when it comes to meters, buy used. Your wallet will thank you.