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Fluke 87V vs Fluke 179 vs Fluke 1587 FC: Best Multimeter for Industrial Maintenance? If you’re an industrial maintenance tech trying to decide between the Fluke 87V, the Fluke 179, or the Fluke 1587 FC, you’ve got a real dilemma. I’ve spent time with all three, and each one serves a different purpose — the … Read more
Fluke 87V/IMSK Industrial Multimeter Kit Review I’ve burned through cheap multimeters on job sites for years, so I finally grabbed the Fluke 87V/IMSK Industrial Digital Multimeter with Fluke i400 Current Clamp Kit. This thing measures up to 1000 volts and handles AC current up to 400 amps with the included clamp. This kit is built … Read more
FNIRSI DSO-TC3 vs FNIRSI DSO-510: Best Oscilloscope for Component Testing? If you’re trying to decide between the FNIRSI DSO-TC3 and the FNIRSI DSO-510, you’re looking at two very different takes on a handheld oscilloscope. The DSO-TC3 is a 3-in-1 tool with a 500kHz bandwidth and 10MSa/s sampling rate, while the DSO-510 is a pure oscilloscope … Read more
FNIRSI 2C53P vs FNIRSI DPOS350P: Best Tablet Oscilloscope for Advanced Users? I’ve spent serious bench time with both the FNIRSI 2C53P and the DPOS350P, and let me tell you — these are two very different beasts. The 2C53P packs a 50MHz bandwidth with 250MS/s sampling and a 4.3-inch touch screen, while the DPOS350P cranks things … Read more
FNIRSI 2C23T vs DSO-510: Best Budget Handheld Oscilloscope for Hobbyists? I’ve been testing two of FNIRSI’s most popular budget oscilloscopes side-by-side: the 2C23T 3-in-1 and the DSO-510 2-in-1. Both pack 10MHz bandwidth into a portable package, but the 2C23T throws in a full multimeter while the DSO-510 focuses on being a lean signal generator and … Read more
Fluke T6-600 Electrical Tester Review I’ve been in plenty of situations where I needed to check voltage but couldn’t easily get to bare wires or terminals. The Fluke T6-600 Electrical Tester solves that with its Field Sense technology, letting you measure up to 600V through the open fork without making contact. This tool is really … Read more
Fluke 302+ Digital Clamp Meter Review I was wrestling with a jumble of wires in a crowded panel the other day, wishing my old meter had a bigger jaw. That’s when I grabbed the Fluke 302+ Digital Clamp Meter, 30mm Jaw, Measures AC Current to 400A, Measures AC/DC Voltage to 600V, Includes 2 Year W … Read more
Fluke 115 True RMS Multimeter Review I’ve been burned by cheap multimeters that give flaky readings, so I finally grabbed the Fluke 115 Multimeter 4.8. This compact True-rms digital multimeter measures voltage and current accurately up to 600 volts, and the large white LED backlight is a lifesaver in dim panels. This meter is really … Read more
FNIRSI 1014D vs FNIRSI DPOS350P: Best Oscilloscope for Spectrum Analysis? I’ve spent serious bench time with both the FNIRSI 1014D and the newer FNIRSI DPOS350P, and honestly, they serve two very different crowds. The 1014D is a classic 2-in-1 with 100MHz bandwidth and a built-in DDS signal generator, while the DPOS350P is a 4-in-1 tablet … Read more
FNIRSI LCR-ST1 vs FNIRSI LCR-ST2 LCR Meter Tweezer: Best Precision Tester for SMD Repairs? I’ve been testing the FNIRSI LCR-ST1 and the FNIRSI LCR-ST2 side-by-side, and the main difference comes down to test frequency. The ST1 maxes out at 10kHz, while the ST2 hits 100kHz for more detailed component analysis. If you’re a repair technician … Read more