Fluke 289 v 87V

[J!m]

I have a Fluke 10 I use in work. It’s old, the beeper doesn’t beep any more for continuity and it is very limited on functionality. Like resistance and voltage (AC/DC) only.

So, I figured I’d get the “standard” 87V meter. Which everyone here probably has, or certainly has seen and/or used before. Me included.

Looking for a deal I came across the 87 MAX which is more water resistant IP67 I believe and more shock resistant.

Then I came across a 289. That has many more advanced functions and data logging. About $100 more than an 87V but almost into oscilloscope territory with the graphic display.

I found a used one, in line price wise with used 87Vs so I thought I should just get the thing, but I wanted to see if anyone had one, or experience with it.

Some negatives I’ve seen are “long” boot time of ~3 seconds, eats batteries (6 AAs) and some inconsistent reports of taking a long time to get a reading?

These run firmware so can be updated. The one I have my eye on was calibrated in 2019 as well (my Fluke 10 cannot be calibrated, though seems better than the other cheapies in the shop)

Thoughts? I don’t need advanced functions very often, but I do need a meter and thought data logging would be useful.

https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/fluke-289

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

Save your money, I haven't needed "data Logging" once in my life and I'm n old Sum Bitch

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

My Go-To is a Fluke 77....

 

[J!m]

I've been reading the manual, and it has some interesting features like measuring dc on ac, frequency and dBv… Seems like it could be used for a lot more than just the stuff at work, like tuning turntable speed.

Brand new, there's no contest. Like a $300 difference between them. But used, the 87V is so popular, it's nearly as much as the 289, due to lower demand.

 

[mlucitt]

Fluke 77, like this one?

 

[J!m]

Is that from the Smithsonian?

 

[laatsch55]

I love my 179...

 

[roccus]

I love my 189....

 

[J!m]

I like my 10!

I’d be happy to stick with the brand.

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

Is that from the Smithsonian?

HUH???


They still make the 77

https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/fluke-77-iv

 

[J!m]

Yeah, but it looks NOTHING like the Mk. I model.

Probably better built back then too.

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

I bought my 77 when I retired from the Navy (1997). It still works like new.

 

[J!m]

I think my 10 is even older than that... Purchased before 1998 for sure. I don't think they make that one any more. (I didn't check)

Mine still has the screen protector plastic on it!

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

Mine still has the screen protector plastic on it![/QUOTE]


but yours is brokedick

 

[J!m]

Just the beeper.

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

Is that from the Smithsonian?

Your Fluke 10 is from the Smith for sure

 

[WOPL Sniffer]

built from legos???

 

[J!m]

That looks like mine, yeah.

No backlight, basic functions.

I’m bidding on a new 87V now. Procrastinated too long and the other one is gone. The remaining ones are $600+

 

[VSAT88]

Fluke 77, like this one?
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I got the same as above and that joker has took a beating. I would buy another one in a heartbeat if I needed one. Lives in my hand held electrical tool box. Takes a second to start up but accurate and trustworthy. Always does the job.

 

[J!m]

Fluke 87V inbound.

Welp, I made an offer on a new one that has been accepted.

Next is the i1000s, 1000A amp clamp add-on and I’ll be well covered for my work and home needs. We occasionally run up at 1200 amps but not often. 400-600 is typical. need to sell more junk first...

Having dual displays is pretty cool on the fancier meter, but I should be fine with this. Plus there are millions of them and parts if I do break it. Seems like a smart choice.