Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and Temp

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Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter with Backlight and Temp

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

Accuracy is top-notch. Well made, durable. Dependable quality and accuracy for the trade. If you already owned a fluke dmm this is the perfect purchase.

The 179 is an excellent meter, but just beware of it's limitations in relation to the 87-5. The ergonomic case design and the holster is integrated into the case design make it durable, compact, and easy to work with.

When the meter senses a good stable voltage reading, it beeps and holds that reading. Unlike some other fluke's the yellow part is the actual meter casing, not a cover like on an 87 v.

It has excellent ergonomics, from the smooth rotary switch, to the ultra-fast bar graph response. It also has an ultra- fast continuity beep.

Cons

I know flukes are tough, but there is no reason to leave them unsecured in the box. A sensitive electronic device should not be covered in dust when purchased “new.

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Quality

After 30 years of using fluke meters the quality the name represents to others and the actual quality and performance of the de... Read More

I bought this because i know the quality of fluke test equipment

Probe masters are cheaper and much greater quality

But im very disappointed in the insulation

Price

Come on fluke what would this cost you

Shipping

It was everything netted said it would be and shipping was a breeze

Competitiveness

After reviewing several fluke models i felt this one offered the most features for the lowest price

This is a must have meter for anyone who works with 220v and less on a regular basis

Note some ccfl data sheets ive seen spec 60khz and most meters only go up to 50khz if that

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This product had a total of 388 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 19 2023.