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fluke 287 vs. fluke 83

So im not sure if this is the right area to post this but i figure what the hey. So i'm looking to get a new multimeter and i have narrowed down. I have used a fulke 83 before and its a nice meter, but i'm leaning towards the fluke 287 with trend capture. Any input would be great.
  • Posted 13 Jun 2008 08:48
  • Discussion started by electek123
  • Illinois, United States
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i like the low ohm feature for checking motor windings. The only thing that would be better that this meter is a UEI labscope but they cost about 1500 new.
  • Posted 24 Jun 2008 11:16
  • Reply by electek123
  • Illinois, United States
Nice meter. I checked the spec's at Fluke. That would be nice for charger work. You could easily see if it's a surge or spike issue with building power. Good luck with it.
  • Posted 24 Jun 2008 11:03
  • Reply by roadtek
  • Massachusetts, United States
i ended up buying a used fluke 289 off ebay. Definitly the best meter i have ever seen or used,
  • Posted 24 Jun 2008 10:23
  • Reply by electek123
  • Illinois, United States
I've used Fluke DMM's for years. They're a good meter. The problem with the 83 series is it's not a true RMS meter. If you do wire guidence work you'll need it as well as the newer ac trucks. I wouldn't waste my money for our trade with the graphing, trend capture meters. They're more for the straight out electronic tech/engineer. I would recommend the 87 series. It's true RMS, has peak-lock feature, and all the ranges we need in our field.
  • Posted 23 Jun 2008 23:17
  • Reply by roadtek
  • Massachusetts, United States

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