what a fluke!
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That's no $2-300 meter. IIRC they were under a $100 new. Still well worth what you paid though
scott37300
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I have that one also and it's a good basic multimeter, does voltage and ohms which is about all I have needed it for so far.
littlekillertoad
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I'm jealous. We've got a fluke at work and it's amazing. All I've got at home is a harbor freight special.
It looks like one of the cheaper ones. What model # is it?
american lockpicker
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I've always wanted a USA made one but its $400-500...
electrodude
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It's a basic multimeter, not the fancy ones like my 87E-3 (which is now outdated).
Now, that said, I use a T-1000 Fluke day in and day out, my big multimeter never leaves the toolbox except once in a great while if I'm doing electronics.
The 87E-3 was over $400 when I got it, the T-1000 goes for under $100...
$5? Kick. ***! By the way, if the Amp setting doesn't work, I believe that meter has a built in fuse like the 87 series does, they're a couple bucks down at the electrical supply.
Now, that said, I use a T-1000 Fluke day in and day out, my big multimeter never leaves the toolbox except once in a great while if I'm doing electronics.
The 87E-3 was over $400 when I got it, the T-1000 goes for under $100...
$5? Kick. ***! By the way, if the Amp setting doesn't work, I believe that meter has a built in fuse like the 87 series does, they're a couple bucks down at the electrical supply.
electrodude
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Throw that Horrible Fright meter away and pony up for a Fluke T-600. Using a cheap meter is like playing Russian roulette: you'll get away with it for a while...
electrodude
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You betcha!
I will not use any meter other than a Fluke. I've had the store brand ones, Greenlee's, and other brands, but for a digital meter nothing beats a Fluke.
What does beat a Fluke is my old Simpson 260 series analog meter! I love my Simpson!
I will not use any meter other than a Fluke. I've had the store brand ones, Greenlee's, and other brands, but for a digital meter nothing beats a Fluke.
What does beat a Fluke is my old Simpson 260 series analog meter! I love my Simpson!
Don 18
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Yeah, search for a Bussman DMM (Digital Multi Meter).
It's quite a bit more advanced than it looks. HVAC meter which probably retailed between $150 and $200. Did you get the thermocouple with it?
http://assets.fluke.com/manuals/16______iseng0100.pdf
bsaint
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I only wish I needed a meter so simple.
Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning Fluke meters? I got a model 179 a few months back (USA Made!) and, no kidding, first time out of the box, I marked it accidentally with my ink pen. I've already tried alcohol, to no avail. I'm afraid to try any stronger solvents like acetone or MEK.
Ditchdigger
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I know for a fact that acetone will melt the case of a fluke meter. It was all so innocent. Say this thing is pretty greasy, I should wipe it down with...OH ****!
afterburner
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To clean grease and grime you can use WD-40 on holsters or the yellow overmolded part of the 179 meter, not sure if it will take off pen ink though.
ThatsWhatSheSaid
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you could try some hairspray. just spray a little on there and wipe it off.
RLRRLRLL
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flukes are nice...i want one......i have a 20 dolla cman in my home box...and a cheapo walmart one in the box at school....but when im testing something that is more then just checking for battery voltage.....i use the instructers fluke.
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I own a Fluke 88 and 87 (the 87 is a Kent-Moore/Fluke) and I also own a shitload of other DMM that range from cheap to expensive. In volts and Ohms they all read the same throughout the range. I carry a greenlee with thermal probe with me about all the time it's been beat around for 7-8 years. My Flukes are fragile. The displays will go out if you bump them hard. I use them in critical measurement because I'm confident in the accuracy. I also have a HF fluke look alike that is my go to meter. It won't do all the stuff a 88 will but the measuements that it does do are on the money.
I've had success removing dirt and magic marker with non-chlorinated brake cleaner. Use just a little on a paper towel, wipe the permanent marker ink off and immediately follow with a swipe of WD40. You should open the case and test a little in an inconspicuous corner to make sure your plastic will tolerate it.
Wrenchette
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I have a Fluke 117 (the $1 Fluke) and LOVE it. It's great for all the wiring work we do.
