Fluke multimeters

[tkl]

I'm attending Lincoln Tech HVAC class and would like to get recommendations for a multimeter. I think the Fluke 16 will do. I had most of the handtools so I'm buying the rest myself to reduce my student loan a bit. Suggestions on what to get and where to get it appreciated.

[mike3]

I used fluke model's 25 & 27 for several years and than switched to Fieldpiece mod HS35 Great meter They now have a mod HS36 you might want to check out

[driftwood]

had P.G. and E out to my home, to check high voltage {2 light transformers cooked } they use fluke, for whatever it's worth

[cctrol]

I just ordered a Fluke 87-V, should have it in about a week.
At 480v you trust your life to what the meter says.
Buy the BEST that you can afford.
Fluke, Fieldpiece, Greenlee, Amprobe, etc.

[Yuma]

Fluke 16 is very good! But no clamp on. The Fieldpiece HS-36 is under 2 bills and has every thing MOST HVAC techs need.

[condenseddave]

Fluke makes a nice little "HVAC" kit, with the 16, a thermocouple and a clamp meter.

Fluke HVAC Combo kit link (http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/16+322+KIT.htm?catalog_name=FlukeUnitedStates)

This is an excellent kit for someone just starting out.

[tkl]

Does the Fieldpiece HS36 do Microfarads? Is it really that much better than the Fluke 16? The price difference is $128 for the 16 and $199 for the HS36. I could only find the HS36 online. I assume I will use the clamp meter in the field?

[otto]

Originally posted by tkl
Does the Fieldpiece HS36 do Microfarads? Is it really that much better than the Fluke 16? The price difference is $128 for the 16 and $199 for the HS36. I could only find the HS36 online. I assume I will use the clamp meter in the field?
Yes, it is a good meter and it will do everything you need including µfd, µamps and it will wax the condenser while you write up the bill.

[johnl45]

You might want to look at the UEI DL250 everything you need for HVAC work.

[Spidy]

I like my fluke 334 w/amp clamp.......Have a UEI for ma and mv..

[Yuma]

Originally posted by Spidy
I like my fluke 334 w/amp clamp.......Have a UEI for ma and mv.. That is why a Fieldpiece. One tool many jobs. The 36 is true RMS also. ' It also allows a remote reading of amps with the fact the head is removeable. Great Tool. Yuma.,

[1972torino]

i have a fluke 187 cost $400.00 real nice meter but way more than i need!!

[duc dowg]

fluke greenlee

[R12rules]

Originally posted by condenseddave
Fluke makes a nice little "HVAC" kit, with the 16, a thermocouple and a clamp meter.

Fluke HVAC Combo kit link (http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/16+322+KIT.htm?catalog_name=FlukeUnitedStates)

This is an excellent kit for someone just starting out.

Dito

[R12rules]

Originally posted by johnl45
You might want to look at the UEI DL250 everything you need for HVAC work.

Hey.. . there is an unwritten rule here about UEI. All UEI meters are first tested in PA by a team of quality control freaks!
They put the UEI meters thru a series of tests which determine their safety, their durability and their ability to hold up duress!

See PopaDice before choosing any UEI meter.

[AllTemp]

Only the best use Fluke!

You get what you pay for....

[tkl]

Thanks everybody

[bennytec]

Originally posted by condenseddave
Fluke makes a nice little "HVAC" kit, with the 16, a thermocouple and a clamp meter.

Fluke HVAC Combo kit link (http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/16+322+KIT.htm?catalog_name=FlukeUnitedStates)

This is an excellent kit for someone just starting out.

I got this one at Behler Young. I like it. Had a meterman x30 boss said it was not accurate to his fieldpiece so i got the Fluke Kit.