Having used both the T5 and T6 i’d say the only advantage in the T6 for me was the larger backlight display. The field sense is a bit of a gimmick, it doesn’t really work that well so i didn’t use it. The T6 is also larger and more expensive. Save your money and get the T5.

Nice comparison Sparky. That T-6 really looks like a handy meter. Thank you for informative videos.

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!

Appreciate it man❤👌🏻 keep it up the good work!

I love them both. They're great testers

Nice upgrade from T-5, Thanks Sparky!

@SparkyChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks!

@scabthecat

3 жыл бұрын

@@SparkyChannel 0.1v

I just ordered the t6 1000 Pro. First thing I noticed after owning the t5 1000 for several years is the sheer size difference of the jaws. Getting them into small spaces which the t5 did brilliantly for measuring current (and my larger clamp meters won't do) will doubtless be a problem especially when the load wire has to be fully inserted to the very base of the jaw before it recognizes it. Next issue I noticed is the fact the touch point on the back has gone on the pro - now you need to use the negative test lead on the meter as a ground reference by securing it to a metal point that's reliably earthed. Yes it comes with a crocodile clip but how that's going to help when you don't always have a close accessible ground to attach it to (or when you're up a ladder) is beyond me. I've never had a clamp meter that needs a meter lead to ground reference to read amps before. This alone is the reason I'm sending it back... Sorry fluke but you screwed up on this one. Yes fieldsense is a nice idea but it should be a option on the dial not a replacement for the normal amp setting. Adding something like inrush and capacitance would also have been a welcome improvement considering how much this t6-1000 pro actually costs over the original t5-1000. Not worth the extra money at all. I'll stick with my t5 until they improve this.

@SparkyChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@barisay7244

Жыл бұрын

You should've bought the non-pro version of t6 1000. That does have the touch point.

@juanpablo-rdm

7 ай бұрын

This is not a clamp meter.… …it is a fork meter 🧐

Hey Sparky ! Welcome back !!! Glad to see you are back sir !! Is there a way you can upload your veto pro pac tool bag review, I’m looking for that same model , thanks !

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, I think I can have that one up this weekend. It's a great tool tote. Not cheap though. LOL!

Does anyone know if duke would service or recalibrate their meters if you send them in?

Do recommend the t6 1000 or fluke 325 clamp for my job i do comercial and residential work and hvac

Great content...clear discription, thank you

@SparkyChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Definitely helpful

Very helpful

awesome channel. i am just a homeowner that likes to learn. i just recently bought a t6-600 from our local lowes for 63.00 normally 200.00 it was on the clearance shelf one morning brand new in unopened packaging. they dont even carry that model so i have no idea how it got there. reguardless i demanded they take my money i could not let it pass me up.

Sparky thanks for all that you do! There was a video where you installed an exterior light using EMT, Leviton light switch and a weather proof box. I believe it was posted about 6-7 years ago. Would you still happen to have this video? Thanks again Sparky!

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I remember that one. I should have it, I'll look on my hard drive.

@christianguevara3122

4 жыл бұрын

@@SparkyChannel Awesome, thank you! I'm getting ready to wire my home and your vids are the best!

Hey bill great informative videos! Could you make a video on the topic of troubleshooting a dead short with the fluke T5 or T6? I se alot of guys with the fluke meters and have no clue how to use the ohms feature.

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicholas! I'll see what I can do. I have a similar video in mind, showing not only that there is a dead short but finding where it is too.

Hey Bill, what happened to your old videos. I was looking for the Rheem Tankless water heater cleaning but seems like those videos no longer exist on your channel.

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

The channel got hacked but I might have that one on my hard drive. I'll check.

Which is Best, T150 or T6?

Where can I buy those alligator clips for the T-5 1000v?

great invention

@SparkyChannel

11 ай бұрын

I agree!

Fluke sure is proud of the T6-1000 at $251.99 ... Lol ... Great vid as always ...

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Fluke is proud of all their stuff! LOL!

My father gave me his old T5-1000, Will not be good to start my Electrical Apprenticeship?

@SparkyChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that will be great!

@Broooski

2 жыл бұрын

T6 is just a upgrade of the t5. T5 is good enough. What Im missing is the rotation of engine (lefright) some of the cheapest brands have these funtions.

@Robert-ug5hx

Жыл бұрын

If you do not need true arms myes it's a great meter I have several of them it's my go to meter for basic jobs,

are you able to test current without having the black lead connected to neutral? or without finger on the pad? the t5 is able to, was just wondering if the t6 can. cheers.

@RioGamer

3 жыл бұрын

They can both detect current through cables with that open part of the T5 and T6

I am replacing the 4 t5 meters, honesty I believe the 325 clamp meter is a better value gives more option , they are about same size

wish it test DC amps

T6-1000 AC current reading have much large position error, not as good as T5-1000.

I’ve owned both , much prefer the T6 1000 .

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, thanks!

@Lecky215

4 жыл бұрын

Sir sparky ..why t6-1000 is lot of negative feedback comment in amazon..lot of comment saying this meter not accurate..

@Lecky215

4 жыл бұрын

@@SparkyChannel i plan to buy this meter in amazon.but is saw the comment of this t6-1000 ..lot of negative comment..some saying not working and not acurate

You have to hold your finger on the back of the T6-1000 for the auto read? Yes, I think it is much better and worth the cost.

😷🍻🍺

@SparkyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers with a beer! :)

T5-1000 still remains the better choice.