what fluke meter

[ryan2l]

87 or 88 for automotive use?

[Gummi Bear]

87 or 88 for automotive use?


They're both nice meters, and will have more functionality than you'll likely ever need. You really can't go wrong with Fluke, quality stuff. The 88 is geared more toward automotive use though.Here's (http://www.fluke.com/DOWNLOAD/DIGITALMULTIMETERS/TT_PG%207.PDF?AGID=3&SID=9) a nice chart that shows what features each meter has, and makes it easier to decide which one is more suited for your application.


I have a 36 that I've had for years (it is an ammeter/clamp type) and it's been all I need for working on anything (I'm an industrial electrician, and wrench on my rig when I can) The nice thing about that, is that I can take amp load draws when I need to. (it is a separate accesory for the other meters)

Whatever you do, go ahead and spend the few bucks on some large jaw alligator clips for your test leads. They'll save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

[jstarnes]

if by auto use you mean full time new car auto use I would say 88 ( i think the 88 has built in tach??)

if by auto use you mean older cars and trucks the 87 will work just fine I have had my 87 for 5 years and it has done every thing I wanted it to do not cars or trucks but heavy equipment 12,24,36, and 48 volt as well as AC stuff

what ever you buy dont scrimp on the extras get all the extra clamps, probes,and wire piercers(SP?) you think you might ever need its also nice to have extra leads to mod for special service like a OEM plug mated to the fluke plug to get a dedicated ground insted of a "scratch ground" like with aligator clips being picky and care full can help with hard to find shorts or draws???

[rockmup]

I can get you a NEW fluke 88 for 350.00 pm me if you want one. I'm not selling them I get them through my work.

On ebay for 319.00.

[Shizuka]

The 88 is nice if you need to take readings from wheel speed sensors due to the RPM feature, the 87 is more accurate due to the true RMS. I use a reman 87-3 daily and with great sucess.

[ryan2l]

yea i guess i will get an 88 i can get for $300

[Aaronn]

I have a good used 87 III that I'll sell you for 160....PM me if interested :)

[drnut]

I use a Craftsman meter (i used to have a 87 untill it died and couln't afford a new one) I can't remember the modle but cost around $70.00 and it has worked great for the past 2 years. For the money they are hard to beat.

[Rockcrusher]

Both are good choices. I got an 88 mainly because of the tach & dwell functions. It's accuracy is good enough for my home and automotive needs plus it's got a 40 ohm range that's nice for chasing bad grounds on a 35 year old Jeep. The fact that it isn't RMS responding doesn't make a lot of difference because about the only AC I measure is line voltage. For serious stuff I have a 189

If any of you have problems with your Fluke stuff, email me. The company I work for part-time is a Fluke authorized dealer and repair center. We also sell a line of cheaper electronic test instruments made by a company called Extech. I've got several of their products and they seem to work well. Check'em out.

http://www.extechproducts.com/

[KrazyKrawler]

I have a good used 87 III that I'll sell you for 160....PM me if interested :)
sent you a PM