Many people ask if they can make the grid brighter on their FNIRSI multimeter screen. This matters because a dim display can be hard to read in a workshop or outdoors. The screen’s brightness is usually set by the factory for battery life. I have found that adjusting the viewing angle or cleaning the screen … Read more
When you buy a multimeter, you want to know it is safe to use. This article explores if your FNIRSI multimeter has passed safety testing and earned official agency certifications. Many budget multimeters skip expensive safety tests, so checking for a real UL or CE mark is critical. I have seen cheap meters fail catastrophically … Read more
Many people ask me why the screen on their FNIRSI multimeter feels tiny and tough to read. This matters because a hard-to-read display can lead to mistakes when you are testing circuits or batteries. The smaller screen is often a trade-off for packing more features into a compact, portable tool. In my experience, the bright … Read more
Fluke 365 vs Fluke 381: Best Clamp Meter for Tight Spaces Trying to measure current in a cramped electrical panel is a pain, and these two Fluke meters take different approaches to solving that problem. The Fluke 365 has a detachable jaw that lets you clamp a wire and then pull the meter body away … Read more
Fluke 87V MAX vs Fluke 3000 FC: Best Rugged Multimeter for Tough Jobs I’ve been testing the Fluke 87V MAX and the Fluke 3000 FC side-by-side, and honestly, they serve two very different masters. The 87V MAX is built like a tank with an IP67 rating and can survive a 13-foot drop, while the 3000 … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 179 vs Fluke 177: Best Multimeter for Industrial Troubleshooting? If you’re shopping for a serious industrial multimeter, you’ve probably landed on the Fluke 87V, the Fluke 179, or the Fluke 177. The 87V is the heavy hitter with a low-pass filter for variable frequency drives, while the 179 adds a built-in … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 87V MAX vs Fluke 289: Best Multimeter for Rugged Field Use? I’ve spent a lot of time with all three of these heavy hitters — the classic Fluke 87V, the ultra-tough Fluke 87V MAX, and the data-logging Fluke 289. If you’re working in rough conditions and need a meter that won’t … Read more
Fluke 117 TRUE RMS Multimeter Review I was poking around an old junction box the other day and kept getting ghost voltage readings that drove me crazy. That’s when I grabbed the Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter, Non-Contact AC Voltage Detection, Measures Resistance/Continuity/Frequency/Capacitance/Min and its Low Impedance Mode to knock out those false readings. This meter … Read more
5 best Fluke Multimeter for industrial maintenance If you’re an industrial maintenance tech, you know the frustration of a meter that can’t handle dirty power or a nasty drop. I’ve been there, and finding the best Fluke multimeter for industrial maintenance means sorting through specs like true-RMS, IP ratings, and logging capabilities. I spent weeks … Read more
3 best Fluke Multimeter for long battery life I’ve been there — halfway through a job, and your multimeter dies. If you need a Fluke multimeter for long battery life that actually lasts through the workday (and then some), you want something that won’t quit. The Fluke 87V MAX boasts up to 800 hours of … Read more