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 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 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 15B+ Digital Multimeter Review I was wrestling with a flickering light in my workshop and needed a reliable way to check voltage. That’s when I grabbed the Fluke 15B+ Digital Multimeter, for Electrical Applications, Measures AC/DC Voltage and Current Measurements up to 1000V—it handles up to 1000V AC/DC and 10A current, so I felt … 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
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 114 vs Fluke 115 Multimeter: Best for Basic Electrical Testing? I’ve spent hours with both the Fluke 114 Electrician’s Multimeter and the Fluke 115 Multimeter on my bench, and I can tell you they’re two of the most popular meters for basic electrical work. The 114 (4.8 stars from 348 reviews) focuses on electricians … Read more
Fluke 3000 FC vs Fluke 87V: Best Wireless Multimeter for Remote Monitoring? I’m often asked whether to buy the Fluke 3000 FC Wireless Digital Multimeter or the legendary Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter. The 3000 FC connects to the Fluke Connect app for remote monitoring, while the 87V is a workhorse that measures up to … 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
Fluke T6-600 vs Fluke T6-1000 PRO: Best Electrical Tester for Field Work? If you’re an electrician working in the field, you’ve probably faced the choice between the Fluke T6-600 and the Fluke T6-1000 PRO. Both use FieldSense technology to measure voltage without touching live wires, but the T6-600 maxes out at 600V while the T6-1000 … Read more