Thinking
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From: CA near Frisco
Been close to getting an Amp-Clamp, so mannnny times. Can never fully justify it. Next buy I think is a pressure washer. Right soon, before or after making the 150's oil pressure gauge work, not positive.
But THAT COLOR!!! You will NOT likely misplace or forget this at a worksite. A tool is the hand is work two in the bushes. All else being equal, I WILL PAY EXTRA for DeWalt, Klein, et al. This is like the gun sights that glow or similar. Can't use it if you can't see it/find it...! I have great eyesight, but still...
But THAT COLOR!!! You will NOT likely misplace or forget this at a worksite. A tool is the hand is work two in the bushes. All else being equal, I WILL PAY EXTRA for DeWalt, Klein, et al. This is like the gun sights that glow or similar. Can't use it if you can't see it/find it...! I have great eyesight, but still...
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
Very nice. The Fluke in my photo is a 87V, still in good shape, great for automotive. Does pretty much everything .. all grey without the case.
However, I like using the simple little clamp meter much better... what you have pictured, specially for the house....all you really need.
Last edited by Jbrew; Feb 22, 2024 at 07:58 PM.
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From: Utah
Oh damn. I actually did that very thing with my Dad's Fluke when I was about 18 or 19 years old. LUCKILY, my neighbor saw it fall off, and brought it over when I got back home. It was in the case, so the case took the road abrasions. I bought my Dad a new case.... and I thought for sure he was going to be pissed, lol.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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From: MI
Difference between Fluke or Simpson (even china Fluke) and random name meter is that;
when the power people show up and the line voltage is the most perfect it has ever been, they will believe the video you show them of a Fluke or Simpson or Amprobe meter.
The first thing they will say when you show them video of cheap meter and power not problem (my luck would be that the power is perfect while they are there) is that your meter isn't calibrated and our calibrated meters do not show an issue.
Anytime I've seen our power company (Dominion Power) people, they have all the best tools.
Lost a phase one time and the Dominion dude came out with a camera with a screen and looked at the ground and you could see the heat from the wires under the dirt and where that stopped is where the break was. Took him longer to put his rubber boots on than to find the broken wire.
If the issue is on the load side of the meter though, they won't fix it. Line side of meter, they will.
when the power people show up and the line voltage is the most perfect it has ever been, they will believe the video you show them of a Fluke or Simpson or Amprobe meter.
The first thing they will say when you show them video of cheap meter and power not problem (my luck would be that the power is perfect while they are there) is that your meter isn't calibrated and our calibrated meters do not show an issue.
Anytime I've seen our power company (Dominion Power) people, they have all the best tools.
Lost a phase one time and the Dominion dude came out with a camera with a screen and looked at the ground and you could see the heat from the wires under the dirt and where that stopped is where the break was. Took him longer to put his rubber boots on than to find the broken wire.
If the issue is on the load side of the meter though, they won't fix it. Line side of meter, they will.
Almost purchased one a few times.
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I still have my Simpson 260 and my old amprobe.
I haven't seen my fluke in years. I have a Klein now.
I assume I have the Simpson and Amprobe is because both are analog and my younguns don't want to learn to use them.
I haven't seen my fluke in years. I have a Klein now.
I assume I have the Simpson and Amprobe is because both are analog and my younguns don't want to learn to use them.