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Dec 13, 2022 10:58 PM

Fluke 107 AC/DC CAT III 600 V Pocket Digital Multimeter

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Amazon has Fluke 107 AC/DC CAT III 600 V Pocket Digital Multimeter w/ TL75 Hard Point Test Leads on sale for $89.14. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LocutusBorgMan for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Designed to fit in the palm of your hand
  • Voltage, resistance, continuity, capacitance
  • Input terminal for ac and dc current measurements to 10 A and current
  • Data hold
  • Backlit display
  • Plus frequency and duty cycle measurements

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  • About this deal:
    • This Fluke 107 AC/DC CAT III 600 V Pocket Digital Multimeter is priced $55.85 lower (38.5% savings) than the list price.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This multimeter has a 4.8 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 1,400 reviews.
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Amazon has Fluke 107 AC/DC CAT III 600 V Pocket Digital Multimeter w/ TL75 Hard Point Test Leads on sale for $89.14. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LocutusBorgMan for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • Designed to fit in the palm of your hand
  • Voltage, resistance, continuity, capacitance
  • Input terminal for ac and dc current measurements to 10 A and current
  • Data hold
  • Backlit display
  • Plus frequency and duty cycle measurements

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This Fluke 107 AC/DC CAT III 600 V Pocket Digital Multimeter is priced $55.85 lower (38.5% savings) than the list price.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
  • About this product:
    • This multimeter has a 4.8 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 1,400 reviews.
  • About this store:

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The_Love_Spud
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I enjoyed reading your reasonable notes, though it does sound like you've been spoiled by some of the best Fluke has to offer so don't be too hard on the mere 117 (the 87V could be the mountaintop of Fluke multimeters, so tossing the beast that is the 289 into the mix is almost creating an unfair comparison!). I also agree with your suggestions regarding the wide selection of reasonable, reputable models and brands at various price points while still acknowledging a place for low-cost, borderline give-away meters.

A lot of the drama around Fluke seems to me to be around existential questions (what is a Fluke?). These often come up based upon the way the market has changed over time. Fluke is a brand tightly tied to safety, which is certainly a factor for buyers making a living off their multimeter since staying alive is a key part of the equation. However, something Fluke does to service the institutional market which doesn't always present an obvious value to the retail buyer is that they've maintained stability in their products/models over time to allow corporate and government buyers to build standards around their meters. Additionally, Fluke's market differentiators has historically incorporated a couple of other noteworthy features:

Lifetime warranty
Made in USA

Fluke unsurprisingly manufactures the bottom end of their 100-series in China. Similarly, they've restricted warranties on these to as little as one year. At the same time, Fluke doesn't fail to build into these units the basic safety considerations which are hallmarks of their products.

So is a Fluke 107 still a Fluke? For some of those for whom safety might be a primary concern and the price point isn't, this model of Fluke has merit. Others might justifiably argue against paying Fluke prices if you aren't even getting Fluke mainstay features like the two additional bullets I laid out above. The good news for everyone is that there are plenty of valid choices assuming trade-offs are taken into consideration.

Good luck!
Jon
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shortprong
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Most people don't need true rms
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arribasn
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How does this compare to the pile of free multimeters I collected over the years from HF? Stick Out Tongue
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Dec 16, 2022 5:02 PM
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From there, research, hop into the hobby. No point in really pissing about with it. Want the fluke go for it, don't want to spend the money on the fluke live with it or be a teenager about it. my main meter is a 289 that's saved me plenty of time, 87v just for kicks, 1587, and then i bought a 117 to keep in a road tool kit and the display sucks, i'm disappointed and I don't use it. At this point I'd rather buy the todays amazon hotness if i'm going to buy anything less than an 87v (or dabble with the others if you want, bryman/greenlee/whatever the others were its been too long, the Kliens are a great price right now. personally if you were in between the $20-30 amazon meters and the 87v I would go with the EEVblog Bryman for $200 or whatever its at, been a bit since I looked at it but how can you not). Tons of options. Happy pixie chasing
I enjoyed reading your reasonable notes, though it does sound like you've been spoiled by some of the best Fluke has to offer so don't be too hard on the mere 117 (the 87V could be the mountaintop of Fluke multimeters, so tossing the beast that is the 289 into the mix is almost creating an unfair comparison!). I also agree with your suggestions regarding the wide selection of reasonable, reputable models and brands at various price points while still acknowledging a place for low-cost, borderline give-away meters.

A lot of the drama around Fluke seems to me to be around existential questions (what is a Fluke?). These often come up based upon the way the market has changed over time. Fluke is a brand tightly tied to safety, which is certainly a factor for buyers making a living off their multimeter since staying alive is a key part of the equation. However, something Fluke does to service the institutional market which doesn't always present an obvious value to the retail buyer is that they've maintained stability in their products/models over time to allow corporate and government buyers to build standards around their meters. Additionally, Fluke's market differentiators has historically incorporated a couple of other noteworthy features:
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Made in USA
Fluke unsurprisingly manufactures the bottom end of their 100-series in China. Similarly, they've restricted warranties on these to as little as one year. At the same time, Fluke doesn't fail to build into these units the basic safety considerations which are hallmarks of their products.

So is a Fluke 107 still a Fluke? For some of those for whom safety might be a primary concern and the price point isn't, this model of Fluke has merit. Others might justifiably argue against paying Fluke prices if you aren't even getting Fluke mainstay features like the two additional bullets I laid out above. The good news for everyone is that there are plenty of valid choices assuming trade-offs are taken into consideration.

Good luck!
Jon
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Dec 19, 2022 10:53 AM
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SlickWayneDec 19, 2022 10:53 AM
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I'm seeing a price of $13.99, no coupon.
Dec 20, 2022 3:03 AM
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jeffsnyderDec 20, 2022 3:03 AM
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Quote from waxhell View quoted comment :
Not a True RMS multimeter. You'll want to pass on this one.
It also isn't Cat IV rated, but price is more important to most people.
Dec 20, 2022 5:12 AM
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radiotechDec 20, 2022 5:12 AM
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I bought my first Fluke 77 back in 1990 for 149.00 from Fordham Electronics (out-of-business). It still works perfectly. It does not have the Cap function and not TRMS. I used it for consumer electronic repair back in the 90's. I now own the 26II, 87V, 189 and 289. However, Fluke 77 is still my favorite. All my Flukes are proudly Made in The USA.

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