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Great meter, questionable test leads.
4.0
I got this a few days ago to help me cope with another fluke meter's short comings in various home shop duties. I tested it out today, was mystified when I couldn't get it to show AC or DC voltage but chalked it up to user error somehow. I brought it over to my dad to show him, we put the leads on some test targets to verify functionality, fortunately it works.
The test lead connector barrels that connect to the meter are WAY too long, they should be about half the length they are. The result is a sort of loose fitting connection that sticks too far out from the case. I compared it to my other meter and my dads recently purchased fluke, their connector barrels are much shorter and fit better.
The meter is very easy to read, big numbers, great back light when working in dim areas, the case feels very solid and well made. It includes a spot on the back to hang from a strap.
The only thing missing from this is an option for a thermocouple to measure temperature surface temperatures, there are so many different fluke models to choose from it's kind of difficult to find the perfect one but this comes close.
Tequipment does a nice job of displaying important details of the various models, and even provides some helpful comparisons sometimes to aid the purchaser in making informed decisions.
One star deducted for the cr@ppy test leads, otherwise satisfied with the results!
Jim on
Dec 25, 2020
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Solid Cat III multimeterfor home, shop, and auto
4.0
Solid multimeter for basic home, shop, and auto troubleshooting of single phase 120 and 240 VAC. I wanted a safe meter with true RMS meter for basic troubleshooting and verifying abscence of voltage. It's more meter than I need but it's well built and has an auto voltage mode, screens out ghost voltages in auto mode, has non contact voltage detection and is affordable. Fluke 117 has a few more features and is worth the price over the 115 and 116 but doesn't have the HVAC/R focused microamps and temperature from the 116. It wold be nice to have milliamp / micro-amp range and thermocouple probe temperature on the 117. It's CAT III rated, made overseas, has a 3 year warranty, and is affordable. Stepping up to US made Fluke 87, 177 and 179 gives you more features, CAT IV rated, and a higher price.
I also looked at the T5 and T6 which have innovative features but T6 open fork meters but there are some issues testing for open neutral.
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dylan on
Apr 20, 2020
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A+ Multimeter with cheap PVC test leads
4.0
I love this multi-meter but I can't understand why it is sold with cheap TL75 PVC test leads. For the premium price of the Fluke 117, it seems that the TL71 silicone test leads would be much more appropriate.
Fluke is well known for their ridiculous accessory prices, but the accessories actually included with their multi-meters should be on par with the high quality of the meter itself.
4 stars for cheap test leads and excessive accessory prices.
Anonymous on
Jun 29, 2019
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What can I say... It's a Fluke.
4.0
Arrived a week ago and have already used it a few times. It's a solid unit, and the Auto-V setting is great for taking a quick voltage reading. My only complaint is that I wish it came with silicone-covered leads, which are softer and less likely to get tangled. I can buy those separately, but it would have been nice to get them with the meter.
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Anonymous on
Jan 26, 2019
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FLuke 117
4.0
Shipping was prompt and price was the best I could find. Unit is more rugged and better built than previous ones I have owned. Readings are more stable and quicker than some of my previous multi meters also. Only minor complaint is that for about $5 dollars more the better leads could have been supplied versus the cheaper ones that come with the unit
John on
Nov 30, 2018
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Excellent EE backup meter
4.0
Don't always want to lug around my 87V so this meter goes along for the ride more often. Much more portable size wise, and features are great!
Jamie on
Nov 20, 2018
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Fluke Meter
4.0
The unit is and operates as we expected. our only issue is with the accessories. We believe that the leads could be of a better quality and include clips.
Daniel Olsavsky on
Mar 10, 2017
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Fluke 115 & 117 multimeter
4.0
We have about 4-6 of these meters and they are used on the bench as well as in the field. Extreme accuracy is not too important so I can not speak to that. All of the meter readings are the same when measuring the same value, Thus meter to meter they read the same.
I find the unit rugged and tolerant to abuse. The internal fuse on the current side as been tested a few times (B-T-W replacement cost about a buck) and the meter continued to work after dealing with over current measurements.
I like the audio response when checking continuity.
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MNI on
Apr 16, 2015
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Fluke117
4.0
This meter is, overall, excellent in design and operation. Rather than state everything that it does well, it's worth mentioning two things that it does not.
It doesn't do a good job of holding a reading. One must take the reading and then, after the reading has appeared, tell the meter to hold the reading while keeping the probes in place. This makes this function almost unusable. It should allow one to set the meter so the next reading is held, rather than having to tel it to hold the current reading. That would make this an eyes-free function.
The other is that the meter cannot test an LED.
Technomage1 on
Apr 16, 2015
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Awesome Meter
4.0
This is a great meter. My only complaint is the painted-on symbols fade easily.
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Anonymous on
Apr 01, 2015
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Good meter, great price.
4.0
Great price and delivery. Generic meter bag is a great benefit.
If you are looking for a cheap Fluke that feels like the 87V/177/287/787 you use at your manufacturing job, this is not it. It does have a cheaper feel to it. However, it is a good little meter. Very responsive and seemingly accurate. To me it is worth paying double over a hardware store meter for the painlessness that is a Fluke meter.
Beware the lack of a CAT-IV rating. Some industrial sites might exclude it due to their NFPA-70E rules.
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NAGAS Solutions on
Mar 12, 2015
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Good Meter
4.0
nice meter. used others at comparable price and this is best.
Gerald Goodpasture on
Jan 12, 2015
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Fluke Meter Great PRice
4.0
We are very happy with this product. The price was the reason we purchased from TEquipment and we would refer others to the site as well. It will be a great asset to the generator testing that we require for our customers.
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Mark Gensamer on
Aug 06, 2014
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Fluke 117
4.0
Awesome technical support team. Walked me thru the process of choosing the perfect meter for my business. Fast shipping. Received my order in 2 days with free shipping. Will order from them again in the near future.
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TR Services on
Jul 23, 2014
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Bait and Switch
4.0
How come the email price is $124.95 and the website is $139???
Tequipment Repsonse: We had a limited time special on Memorial day. We had a limited number of units for the sale and when they were sold out the price went back to 139.00.
Hardy on
May 26, 2014
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fluke multimeter
4.0
Bought this for my husband , Great easy to use unit great quality
Anonymous on
Feb 20, 2014
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Fluke 117 DMM
4.0
Great product as expected from Fluke. I like auto volt so you can check for presence of both VAC & VDC at the same time. However this function is low impedance and causes me some issues on sensitive circuits. (Can trigger DC ground detection alarms) If same function could be at high input impedance, I would give 5 stars. Great general use field meter.
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DAVID BRIDE on
Jan 28, 2014
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FLUKE
4.0
We were very satisfied with the shipment, it was quick and efficient. The package arrived in perfect condition.
We have not tested all of the products yet but the ones tested are working properly. Thank you.
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Petra Krueger on
Jan 23, 2014
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