Do You Really Need a Fluke Multimeter?

All Multimeters are NOT the same. But is Fluke really better?
Helping you become a better technician so you will always be in demand
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[@Mike-dn4ju]

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

[@TimWilborne]

Very nice tools!

[@chazcampos1258]

"Wow this multimeter is really well built! Are they all this good?"
"It's a Fluke"

[@TimWilborne]

😁

[@harry00265]

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.

[@TimWilborne]

For any job!

[@klarnorbert]

I'm using Brymen. They never failed on me. On the side note, Fluke DOES spend a lot of money on marketing.

[@seeigecannon]

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).

[@TimWilborne]

Sound advice!

[@jackpast]

Fluke is the way. The only way.

[@TimWilborne]

😁

[@Emaratilfy]

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 :-(

[@TimWilborne]

Haha, it's on the list!

[@spacewalker72069]

Fluke 115 for my home/project use

[@TimWilborne]

That is a sound meter

[@spacewalker72069]

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!

[@TimWilborne]

😁

[@robbyrobby7721]

I like not dying- I use fluke

[@TimWilborne]

👍

[@dbarker79]

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?

[@TimWilborne]

Good question!

[@jeremyschmitz395]

I started with fluke and I guess don't know no better so... yea lol

[@TimWilborne]

I started the discount route, a lot of hard lessons. You were smarter 😁

[@jeremyschmitz395]

@TimWilborne yea but harder lessons make for better technician... that's why you are the man 👊

[@TimWilborne]

For my education, I have "College of Hard Knocks"

[@craigwootton1114]

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.