Which FLUKE is most accurate easier to use for under $200?

[Isaiah]

I’m torn between the FLUKE 323 and T5-600.
I want something simple, accurate and under $200. Any suggestions out there?
Thanks in advance


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[Rick 0920]

T5-600 One voltage setting. Automatically senses AC or DC. Amperage up to 100A. Ohmmeter function with audible. small and compact and fits easily in your tool pouch. Just cheap enough to keep thieves from wanting to steal it! (hopefully)

 

[Isaiah]

T5-600 One voltage setting. Automatically senses AC or DC. Amperage up to 100A. Ohmmeter function with audible. small and compact and fits easily in your tool pouch. Just cheap enough to keep thieves from wanting to steal it! (hopefully)

Thanks Rick


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[CoolWill]

Neither sense DC current. I know that isn't strictly necessary for most tasks in residential or commercial service, but when you need it, you'll be thinking of this post.

 

[Isaiah]

Neither sense DC current. I know that isn't strictly necessary for most tasks in residential or commercial service, but when you need it, you'll be thinking of this post.

CoolWill, Do you have a recommendation?


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[CoolWill]

CoolWill, Do you have a recommendation?


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Not really. My Fluke was $300. But if I made a recommendation, I'd say don't worry about getting a Fluke. It is a great meter, but for normal electrical work, it's too expensive to beat up. I leave the Fluke in the case on my work bench. I carry an Ideal meter that was $98 from Lowe's. I know tool guys love their brands, but it really isn't that big of a deal.

 

[Isaiah]

Not really. My Fluke was $300. But if I made a recommendation, I'd say don't worry about getting a Fluke. It is a great meter, but for normal electrical work, it's too expensive to beat up. I leave the Fluke in the case on my work bench. I carry an Ideal meter that was $98 from Lowe's. I know tool guys love their brands, but it really isn't that big of a deal.

CoolWill. Yes I definitely need to measure DC as well as AC. Does the meter you bought at LOWES do that?


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[zbang]

Look at the Fluke T+Pro, too; a little downscale from the 600 but cheaper.

If you really need DC current, in what range? Most handhelds max at 10 amp or less, after that you need a shunt or a hall-effect sensor ($$).

 

[CoolWill]

CoolWill. Yes I definitely need to measure DC as well as AC. Does the meter you bought at LOWES do that?


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Yes. It's a great meter for the price. Here's a link. The price has gone up a little but still less than $200.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-Tigh...061175?idProductFound=false&idExtracted=false

 

[tom baker]

I have the Fluke 115. It has a low z input, like a wiggy. Also has volt alert like a tick tracer.

 

[ptonsparky]

I like the T+pro but it does have limitations. I don't know how amy one gets by with just one meter. Or even two.

 

[hbiss]

I have several Fluke meters but you pay for the brand. Lately, I borrowed a page from the HVACR guys and purchased the meter I carry around with me every day.

https://trutechtools.com/SC260

-Hal

 

[Birken Vogt]

I have tried other brands and regretted it. I bought my Fluke 114 (?) maybe a decade ago and it was used then. I figure if it was used then it will still be used after I get through with it. But it has never died or needed any kind of service.

I had a 337 amp clamp. It died eventually. Now I have a 387 (?) it was expensive. It stays in a case on the truck unless I really need it. The 114 does 99% of things fine.

 

[darekelec]

fluke t6-600 has wider jaw than t5-600. my fav

 

[tthh]

Just make sure any meter you buy you aren't second guessing the meter in those odd "what the heck is going on here cases".

 

[NTesla76]

I have the Fluke 115. It has a low z input, like a wiggy. Also has volt alert like a tick tracer.

The wiggy can be very handy.