My new toy is coming!

lanchile
lanchile Posts: 560
edited April 2013 in The Clubhouse
I have been looking for a really good multimeter and yesterday I had the chance to get a mint Fluke 87V multimeter for the crazy amount of $ 160 shipped! I did not think it twice and I bought it right away. The meter is like new and still has the plastic on the screen. I almost got a Fluke 179 for $ 200, But I always wanted a Fluke 87 V but I did not want to spend more than $ 200 for it. Well search is over!. I will post pictures when I get it.
Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited April 2013
    That's the one I use for work, nice meter, enjoy.
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited April 2013
    Thanks, those 87 V multimeters are one of the best. They are build like tanks and if they are taken care they will run forever!!!. I used to use those Fluke 87 meters in my job too, but I always wanted one for myself.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited April 2013
    Wow, makes me sad how expensive these are in Canada. Just got a new 87-V at work, and it was 460+ (with current probe, but still, way more than you paid).
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited April 2013
    ViperZ wrote: »
    Wow, makes me sad how expensive these are in Canada. Just got a new 87-V at work, and it was 460+ (with current probe, but still, way more than you paid).

    I think $460 is a little high! I have seen these Fluke 87V for around $350 USD and Fluke 179 for around $250. I paid $160 but is "not" brand new, it is used but in mint condition. These meters are very well build and will run forever! I found a video on youtube that shows you how to check the meter and find out how many times the meter have been calibrated. as soon as I get it, I will check it, since the original owner said it was used no more than ten times and was put in the closet until now.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2013
    Cool. A multimeter is a handy tool. I wonder Fluke never adopted this as their motto.

    If it works, it must be a Fluke.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited April 2013
    Flukes are great. I have 4 of them. I really don't think I would trust any other brand.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2013
    I went thru 2 UEi's and 1 Amprobe the first 6 years in the HVAC trade. Then I bought a Fluke 902, and it lasted 5 years. Just bought my 2nd last summer.

    A lot of techs are switching to Fieldpiece, but they're too new, and that affordablility comes at a price:cool:.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2013
    Very nice meter, congrats bro.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2013
    Congrats! I just picked up another Radio Shack DMM after my first one when kaput, but a Fluke will probably be in my future after this one.
    Jake
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2013
    I use on of those at work too. Nice meter, nice price!
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited April 2013
    Thanks guys! I finally got it today...it is a beauty!!!! and for $160 it is a gift!!!
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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