Fluke Fluke 116 vs 179 Digital Multimeters


 


Comparison of the Fluke 116 and 179 Digital Multimeters:



Fluke 116 is the multimeter for HVAC the HVAC professional looking for a powerful yet affordable troubleshooting tool. This multimeter comes with a built in thermometer, frequency, capacitance, and diode testing capabilities, as well as a large 6000 count display with white LED backlight for work in poorly lit areas.

Fluke 179 is the top of the line offering in the popular 170 series, able to measure frequency, capacitance, and resistance as well as tempurature in both F and C, all on a 6000 count display for better resolution.

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 Feature / Model 116 179
Application Field Service Field Service
AC/DC Amps Yes Yes
Frequency Yes Yes
Capacitance Yes Yes
Temperature Yes Yes
Diode Testing Yes Yes
LoZ (ghost voltage detection) Yes No
VoltAlertTM (non-contact AC voltage detection) No No


ModelFluke 116Fluke 179
ProductFluke 116 True-RMS AC/DC HVAC Multimeter with Temperature and Microamp MeasurementsFluke 179 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph,...
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Multimeters

StyleHand-HeldHand-Held
Measures AC VYesYes
Measures DC VYesYes
Measures AC AYesYes
Measures DC AYesYes
True RMSYesYes
Maximum Voltage AC600 V 1000 V
Resolution AC Volts0.1 mV 0.1 mV
Maximum Voltage DC600 V 1000 V
Resolution DC Volts0.1 mV 0.1 mV
Maximum Current AC600 uA (0.0006 A) 10 A
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