Before I was a programmer, I was an instrumentation technician in the Canadian oil patch. I always carried 3 meters. A Fluke 721 for pressure and temperature calibrations as it has a 24v sourcing feature, a Fluke 789 for commissioning and analog troubleshooting as it can source and simulate a 4-20, and a Fluke 3000FC that will Bluetooth to my phone for general electrical troubleshooting on both AC and DC systems. I don’t think you can be all that effective as a tech with just 1 meter

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

100% agree! I see it no different than any other tool. I probably have 10 different types of wire strippers and 20 different screwdrivers.

I love the t6 screen light up feature and the green glow when there's continuity expecially in awkward spots where you can't see the screen well and are leaningover a rail on a crain to reach button contacts or something. Definitely a small footnotes but I find them helpful (small thoughts from a 2 year electrician trainee but wanted to share). Love that tester

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

I agree, it is my new go to meter.

I work in process control, digital and analog circuits. Been using a Fluke 89-V and 771 current meter. I'm hooked on Fluke. More expensive but well worth it for industrial troubleshooting.

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

I agree!

@ardentdfender4116

8 ай бұрын

In Process Control accuracy is extremely important such is why you need very good tools like a very reliable Fluke.

I have a Fluke from 1994 that is still going strong. That thing has been through thick and thin with me.

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

They really are built to last!

I have a 1587, 789 and 376 for diving in on stuff. For general use I have a T5-600 that does basic electrician stuff.

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

I think the key thing is you have 4 meters. Too many people think they need that one do all meter. I have a variety of almost any other tool out there, meters should be thought of in the same way.

Think the thing here is to consider the job you do; it's ok having lots of functions, but will you ever use them, will they justify the expense? I bought a 1587 for the IR function when I did a lot with motors (although I do less of them these days), being able to test crane motors in situ without having to go back down and drag up a separate IR tester is handy. Think for those employed, there's the question also of who provides what (not just functions, but also responsibility for things like calibration).

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

I would like to play with that 1587 sometime. It would be a great tool for testing motors!

at work i have the T5-1000 for amps to check mostly heating bands for extruders and quick high voltage measurrements. for all the control wiring and other things i have a Fluke 115 and a Brymen/elma bm829s modified with the fluke magnet

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

Nice meters, thanks for sharing!

I still need to get a Fluke Meter of my own for Process Control and occasional Commissioning Projects. My job is too cheap to approve purchasing me a real Fluke. Often have to end up buying my own stuff, but at least it’s mine. I did check on the link with the Flukes. The 87V looks reasonable but what’s your recommendation Tim for a first Multimeter for Process Control and Commissioning. Not by any means a day to day electrician. Usually end up reading all the comments for usefulness info to ponder.

@TimWilborne

8 ай бұрын

While not a fit for process control, my new goto is the T6-1000. My next wishlist meter is a 789. I need to get one of those to play with.