pedrodagr8
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FYI this is made by CEM in China. Flir doesn't make it.
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Which fluke?
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I think it's made in Taiwan to Flir specs.
Also, I forgot to mention that it includes a built-in LED flashlight and silicone leads with gold-plated tips somewhat similar to the ProbeMasters I own, but not as flexible. And the next model up, the FLIR DM93, offers Bluetooth connectivity to a Flir app on your smart phone.
That's one thing that always bugs me about Fluke, they make an awesome meter, but insist on "including" the crappiest meter cases and the cheapest stiffest leads(I think they're the TL75s and are about as flexible as a piece of 14 gauge THHN). My 718-300G(a mere $3000) came with TL75s and no case, it showed up in a foam lined cardboard box
Even our 754 which is close to $8K showed up with TL75s
Well I thought I had a nice lightly used 83V coming my way but its been "in transit" with no updates from USPS for a very long time. Seller being very honest/helpful. I'd guess there are equal chances it is truly in transit but slowed down by the once in a lifetime holiday/covid crush and just plain lost. I already ordered a nice set of Probemaster leads (probably subject to same USPS magic) so maybe I'll have a full kit ready in a week or two or maybe I'll revisit the DVM part and look for another 83V or 87V with no leads.
pedrodagr8
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We shipped a present cross country for my mom via USPS And it is currently 5v days late and counting. So it is a thing.
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SuzukiGS750EZ
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I have a few USPS things that have been in limbo over a week. We're not the only ones with the issue so don't sweat it too much.
When do you need the fancy expensive meter then?
bassbone52
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Yep. USPS Priority Mail took 13 days from Indianapolis to Denver.
Packard V8
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I've owned a boxful of VOMs over the past sixty years and the Fluke 78 I bought more than thirty years ago is still my go-to automotive meter.
The most recent Fluke came while trawling a surplus store; I found an old USAF 8025B still in the case. It was clean and didn't show much use, but there was no 9-volt battery at hand to test it. Because it was pig-in-a-poke, I negotiated them down from $50 to get it for $25.
When I got it home, bummer; there were some dim segments in the digital display. I tried to send it back to Fluke for repair, but they no longer support the older stuff.
The good news was a search found Fluke had a YouTube video on how to repair the display of a newer unit. Since there was not much to lose, I disassembled it, cleaned the zebra strip contacts and surprised myself by making it good to go.
It was really nice to see a unit designed to be serviced; everything was held together by screws. Most newer designs snap together and it's sometimes impossible to disassemble without breaking the plastic tabs.
So now two old Flukes; one in the garage and one for the basement shop, should be enough to do this old guy from now on out.
jack vines
The most recent Fluke came while trawling a surplus store; I found an old USAF 8025B still in the case. It was clean and didn't show much use, but there was no 9-volt battery at hand to test it. Because it was pig-in-a-poke, I negotiated them down from $50 to get it for $25.
When I got it home, bummer; there were some dim segments in the digital display. I tried to send it back to Fluke for repair, but they no longer support the older stuff.
The good news was a search found Fluke had a YouTube video on how to repair the display of a newer unit. Since there was not much to lose, I disassembled it, cleaned the zebra strip contacts and surprised myself by making it good to go.
It was really nice to see a unit designed to be serviced; everything was held together by screws. Most newer designs snap together and it's sometimes impossible to disassemble without breaking the plastic tabs.
So now two old Flukes; one in the garage and one for the basement shop, should be enough to do this old guy from now on out.
jack vines
richfinn
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Yep, the Fluke 78 is a great multimeter for vehicle mechanics, I've tried more modern meters but I always return to the 78 it's just nice to use and reliable!!!
The 8025B is a great meter. Quite the tank.
Lassen Forge
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I got a Fluke 88 and never regretted spending the money - it has done pretty much everything I have asked it to, both automotive and otherwise. The only accessory I really needed was aftermarket leads (which are commonly available) as the ones that come with it ****. But yeah, if I had it to do all over again, I would do it again.