Emma Siddall Fluke 117 vs Fluke 115: Best Multimeter for Residential Electricians I get it—you’re a residential electrician trying to pick between two of Fluke’s most popular meters. The Fluke 117 has VoltAlert non-contact voltage detection and AutoVolt, while the Fluke 115 is a solid True RMS workhorse for field service. Both are built to handle CAT … Read more
Fluke 117 vs Fluke 116: Best Multimeter for HVAC Technicians? I’ve spent countless hours in the field, and choosing between the Fluke 117 and the Fluke 116 for HVAC work comes down to one big question: do you need temperature and microamp readings for flame sensors, or are you dealing with more general electrical troubleshooting? … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 179: Best Multimeter for Advanced Troubleshooting? I’ve spent a lot of time with both the Fluke 87V and the Fluke 179, and picking between them for advanced troubleshooting is a real head-scratcher. The 87V is the heavy hitter with a 250 µS Peak Capture and a low-pass filter for variable frequency … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 1587 FC: Best Insulation Multimeter for Electricians? If you’re an electrician deciding between the Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter and the Fluke 1587 FC 2-in-1 Insulation Multimeter, you’re really choosing between a top-tier general troubleshooter and a dedicated insulation specialist. The 87V handles up to 1000 V AC/DC with a low-pass … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 789: Best Process Meter for Calibration Work? I’ve spent a lot of time with both of these Fluke meters, and the choice between the Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter and the Fluke 789 ProcessMeter really comes down to one thing: do you need to troubleshoot electronics or calibrate process loops? The 87V … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 279 FC: Best Multimeter for Thermal Imaging? I’ve used both the Fluke 87V and the Fluke 279 FC on real jobs, and the choice comes down to one thing: do you need a thermal imager built into your meter? The 87V is a legendary industrial workhorse measuring up to 1000 V … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 3000 FC: Best Multimeter for Wireless Monitoring? If you’re stuck between the legendary Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter and the newer Fluke 3000 FC Wireless Digital Multimeter, you’re deciding between raw troubleshooting power and modern convenience. The 87V gives you 20,000 count resolution and a low-pass filter for variable frequency drives, … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 28 II: Best Rugged Multimeter for Tough Jobs If you’re shopping for a meter that can survive a drop down a flight of stairs or a splash of water, you’re likely stuck between the Fluke 87V and the Fluke 28 II. The 87V is the lab-grade troubleshooting legend with a 10-year … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 88V: Best Automotive Multimeter for Mechanics? I’ve spent serious time with both the Fluke 87V Industrial Multimeter and the Fluke 88V Deluxe Automotive Multimeter to figure out which one actually saves you headaches in the shop. The 87V handles up to 1000 VAC/DC with a dedicated low-pass filter for variable speed … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 87V MAX: Best Industrial Multimeter for Tough Jobs If you’re an industrial electrician trying to decide between the Fluke 87V and the Fluke 87V MAX, you’re facing a tough choice. Both are true-RMS meters with CAT III 1000V safety ratings, but the MAX version brings IP67 waterproofing and a 13-foot drop … Read more