Bruno2 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I purchased the coolest Digital Volt Meter. It is a Fluke 233. https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-233-Remote-Display-Multimeter/dp/B002X7ZX00 Fluke makes a 233A which is designated for automotive use. I do a lot of residential diagnosis with my meters so I didnt want one more geared towards automotive because I have always been able to use a regular DVOM to trouble shoot or diagnose anything in the realm of automotive. I didnt look to see exactly what the differences were between the two, but I know I just wanted the regular 233. Having a remote display I can load test batteries from the driver's seat or go to a load center and turn off breakers until I find the one my meter was hooked to. Really a cool tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85lebaront2 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 That is nice! If I decide I want to replace my Fluke 75 (free) I might look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 That is nice! If I decide I want to replace my Fluke 75 (free) I might look into that. I like it! That remote would have been nice in so many situations. Sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 That is a great meter. The Fluke stuff is very nice. I couldn't have a garage/toolbox without digital multi~meters. Mine is not a Fluke, but I do use it all the time, for automotive, for home use, and once in a while for work stuff. I was just using my TES clamp meter yesterday to check the load on my little generator. Power was out for almost 24hrs, and I like to keep an eye on the amps so I don't overload it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That is nice! If I decide I want to replace my Fluke 75 (free) I might look into that. Speaking of 'Fluke 75'...my Meterman 33XR STB yesterday while trying to un-$@? some 3-way switches. The Fluke was called up from reserves and performed like the champ he was, 40odd year's ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Speaking of 'Fluke 75'...my Meterman 33XR STB yesterday while trying to un-$@? some 3-way switches. The Fluke was called up from reserves and performed like the champ he was, 40odd year's ago. My Craftsman just won't die, so I haven't found the justification for a Fluke. But that's what I'll buy when/if the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 My Craftsman just won't die, so I haven't found the justification for a Fluke. But that's what I'll buy when/if the time comes. The Fluke is over 40, and my Simpson in it's '60's. The Meterman is probably 15 or so. But it isn't DEAD, dead. All the scales work. Maybe it just needs a new set of leads or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 The Fluke is over 40, and my Simpson in it's '60's. The Meterman is probably 15 or so. But it isn't DEAD, dead. All the scales work. Maybe it just needs a new set of leads or something. And the Simpson has an actual needle, with a mirror behind it, that lets you see changes in the reading. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Fluke makes a 233A which is designated for automotive use. ... I didnt look to see exactly what the differences were between the two...The A comes with accessories. The meter is the same. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TC8YYYAnd the Simpson has an actual needle, with a mirror behind it, that lets you see changes in the reading.My BluePoint has a high-speed bar graph under the big digital display that works like a needle, but with the benefits of being a high-resistance digital meter. It's lost in the glare in this pic, but this is the meter: https://supermotors.net/getfile/825495/thumbnail/cont6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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