I use Fluke or Gossen Metrawatt on a daily basis, some AEMC/Chauvin Arnoux. All three manufacturers have quality tools, with Metrahit the highest priced under multimeters. A reliable troubleshooting tool and its proper use is of high priority for the job.
Almost all of my meters are Fluke, however “Made in the USA” and “Lifetime Warranty” only apply to my 87V. The 36, 110, 113, 323, T+, T+ Pro are all made in Asian countries and have a maximum of 3 year warranties.
Thanks for the video, Tim! Please make a tutorial on how to actually use multimeters in different automation scenarios. I'm a "desk" engineer and was never thought to use one :-(
Oh, sound as in "solid, decent, holds its own". I thought you meant "audio" so I re-looked at the meter in case I'd missed that feature, and only saw the continuity beep. Haha!
I always tell people to get a good DMM (though does not need to be a Fluke) because when you are working on something you are likely already near 100% cognitive load, and you really can't be wasting brain power second-guessing your test equipment. As for not breaking the bank, my Fluke 360 leakage current clamp and 789 process meter both came from ebay. I don't remember what I got the 360 for, but the 789 cost me $300 I think (compared to $1300 new).
Well, number one is easy. Who is number 2??? No, im not making a dirty joke either. I use Amprobe. I believe Fluke owns them now. So, who is #2 in the meter market?
Fluke is overpriced and definitely not the best meter on the market. I've used fluke for years and have owned or used a variety of their meters. I was a firm believer the 87V was the best on the market. But the $1000 price point is ridiculous! Recently switched to Hioki DT4253. It is superior in almost every way (accuracy, speed, functions) and far less expensive.
I use Fluke or Gossen Metrawatt on a daily basis, some AEMC/Chauvin Arnoux. All three manufacturers have quality tools, with Metrahit the highest priced under multimeters. A reliable troubleshooting tool and its proper use is of high priority for the job.
For any job!
Daily driver 289 fvf, 378fc clamp meter, 789 processmeter, 1587 FC MDT (advanced motor & drive troubleshooting kit) i400 clamp & 9040 phase rotation indicator, and an i410 clamp
Very nice tools!
Almost all of my meters are Fluke, however “Made in the USA” and “Lifetime Warranty” only apply to my 87V. The 36, 110, 113, 323, T+, T+ Pro are all made in Asian countries and have a maximum of 3 year warranties.
Good to know.
Thanks for the video, Tim! Please make a tutorial on how to actually use multimeters in different automation scenarios. I'm a "desk" engineer and was never thought to use one :-(
Haha, it's on the list!
Fluke 115 for my home/project use
That is a sound meter
Oh, sound as in "solid, decent, holds its own". I thought you meant "audio" so I re-looked at the meter in case I'd missed that feature, and only saw the continuity beep. Haha!
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"Wow this multimeter is really well built! Are they all this good?"
"It's a Fluke"
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Fluke is the way. The only way.
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I always tell people to get a good DMM (though does not need to be a Fluke) because when you are working on something you are likely already near 100% cognitive load, and you really can't be wasting brain power second-guessing your test equipment.
As for not breaking the bank, my Fluke 360 leakage current clamp and 789 process meter both came from ebay. I don't remember what I got the 360 for, but the 789 cost me $300 I think (compared to $1300 new).
Sound advice!
as a diesel tech fluke is the best meter for mechanics cuz we use it a lot but as a diyer you dont need it
Well, number one is easy. Who is number 2??? No, im not making a dirty joke either. I use Amprobe. I believe Fluke owns them now. So, who is #2 in the meter market?
Good question!
I'm using Brymen. They never failed on me. On the side note, Fluke DOES spend a lot of money on marketing.
I like not dying- I use fluke
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I started with fluke and I guess don't know no better so... yea lol
I started the discount route, a lot of hard lessons. You were smarter 😁
@TimWilborne yea but harder lessons make for better technician... that's why you are the man 👊
For my education, I have "College of Hard Knocks"
Fluke is overpriced and definitely not the best meter on the market. I've used fluke for years and have owned or used a variety of their meters. I was a firm believer the 87V was the best on the market. But the $1000 price point is ridiculous!
Recently switched to Hioki DT4253. It is superior in almost every way (accuracy, speed, functions) and far less expensive.