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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
Fluke 87V/IMSK vs Fluke 87V: Best Kit for Industrial Troubleshooting? If you’re an industrial electrician or technician, you already know the Fluke 87V is the gold standard for troubleshooting. But the real question is whether you should grab the standalone Fluke 87V or the Fluke 87V/IMSK kit that throws in the i400 current clamp and … Read more
Fluke 1587 FC vs Fluke 1587 I400 FC vs Fluke 87V: Best Insulation Tester for You? If you’re shopping for a Fluke that can handle insulation testing, you’re likely staring at three very different options: the Fluke 1587 FC, the Fluke 1587 I400 FC (which comes with a clamp), and the classic Fluke 87V. The … Read more
9 best Fluke Multimeter for commercial electricians If you’re a commercial electrician, you know the wrong multimeter costs you time and money on the job. I’ve spent weeks testing the best Fluke multimeter for commercial electricians to find which ones actually hold up in panels, on ladders, and in tight spaces. I looked for accurate … 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
Fluke 17B+ vs Fluke 15B+: Best Digital Multimeter for Beginners I’m comparing the Fluke 17B+ and the Fluke 15B+, two digital multimeters that are incredibly popular with beginners and hobbyists. Both measure AC/DC voltage up to 1000V and current up to 10A, but the 17B+ adds a few extra tricks that might be worth the … Read more
Fluke T5-600 vs Fluke T5-1000: Best Electrical Tester for Commercial Work? When you’re on a commercial job site, the last thing you want is a tester that can’t handle the voltage or craps out after a drop. I’ve spent time with both the Fluke T5-600 and the Fluke T5-1000, and while they share the same … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 88V: Best Automotive Multimeter for Diagnostics? I’ve spent a lot of time with both the Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter and the Fluke 88V Deluxe Automotive Multimeter, and they look like twins but serve different masters. The 87V measures up to 1000 V AC/DC with a low-pass filter for variable frequency … Read more
Fluke 376FC vs Fluke 381: Best Clamp Meter for High Current Jobs If you’re working with high-current circuits day in and day out, choosing between the Fluke 376FC and the Fluke 381 isn’t easy. Both are 1000A AC/DC True RMS clamp meters with iFlex technology, but they take very different approaches to getting the job … Read more