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

Isaiah

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Location
Baton Rouge
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Electrical Inspector
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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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)
 
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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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.
 
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, 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.
 
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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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.
 
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".
 
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