Fluke multimeter alternatives?

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L92 OLDS

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I inherited both of my Fluke multimeters as hand me downs from maintenance guys that have worked for me in the past. Both of them are now shot and I’m wondering if I want to give fluke my hard earned money. Fluke remains to be the standard by which all multi meters are measured. I can buy a new one that suits my needs for just under $200. For those with an electronics background, what do you use and why? I’m looking for the ability to measure all basic functions in addition to capacitance and amperage. Auto scaling is a must have.

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Here is a new Fluke on Amazon I’m considering

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Here is Harbour Frights best. It’s less than half the cost with more features. Unknown reliability.

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Streetbu

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HF. I have two Flukes, and a mid grade HF. I love them all but if one of the Flukes fails I'm getting another HF. JMO
 
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Texas82GP

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Any idea where the Fluke is made? If China then I'd probably just go with HF Chineaseaum at half the price, given those two alternatives. If the Fluke is made in USA, then it would be my first choice.
 
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64nailhead

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I bought an Actron (low budget ) more than 12years ago because it measured dwell - yes dwell. $50 and it is still my go to.
 
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81cutlass

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I have a fluke 115, similar to a 117 but a few less options.

The thing I wish it had was
#1 a DC hertz function, some automotive sensors run on hertz signal and mine can't do it
#2 a thermocouple input


A fluke will do things a cheapo meter won't. I had a case were multiple people were trying to read a low amp load and none of the $40 meters would read it but my fluke did.

I'm ok spending money on a good DMM. It's the only thing between you and 480 volts, I'd rather have some certainty that its protecting me.

I'm so cheap I'd probably dig my own grave to save a buck but a nice meter is worth it.
 
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Tomeal

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I have a UEI that I've been using for 10 years. Wish I would have a model with more options, but it works for my needs.
 

liquidh8

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I have Fluke's, used them extensively on aircraft. There's a bunch of available accessories also. TBH, it depends on what you need to use it for. I still have analog meters I use, I also have Dwell meters, and my freq counter and O-scope. So, my DMM need not be too elaborate.
 
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