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Fluke 117 Electricians True RMS Multimeter
Last Updated: December 10, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.1
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Product Reliability
25years, meter, reliable, multimeter, meters
+100%
" ... My husband worked in the electrical industry for 40 years. ... "
" ... I have owned a lot of different meters and fluke have been the best and most reliable. ... "
" ... Fluke always rises to the top Especially this one. ... "
" ... But the meter's a Fluke… works great. ... "
" ... Another quality meter from fluke. ... "
" ... Used this one for years befor this replacment. ... "
" ... Bought 4 and all still working well. ... "
" ... This is my second personal Fluke. ... "
Build Quality
18probes, fluke, well made, magnetic, leads
+83%
-17%
" ... Excellent build quality, lifetime reliability, full of features, comes with a very well written manual, and two high-quality leads. ... "
" ... It rides around in my tool bucket, so it is very durable. ... "
" ... It's nice and durable. ... "
" ... Would recommend getting a nice silicone test lead set and use the ones that come with it as back up. ... "
" ... Buy a nice firm case to protect it. ... "
" ... it clearly says "made in maylasia" on the back of it underneath the kick stand. ... "
" ... This multimeter feels very well made. ... Materials used are excellent. ... "
" ... The soft case works better in my tool box than a hard case and protects the meter. ... "
Accuracy
16meter, reliable, accuracy, tough, readings
+100%
" ... I always use fluke, have very good accuracy and never let you down ... "
" ... You HAVE to spend more $ to get an accurate & reliable Fluke meter. ... "
" ... Fluke is known for its accuracy. ... "
" ... Cheap meters cost me more money and time from an accurate readings. ... "
" ... The accuracy of this meter is impeccable! ... "
" ... Can't do mA readings. ... "
" ... Measure most anything accurately and easily. ... "
" ... Tough, accurate, and so far, long lasting ... "
Ease of Use
11easy to read, accurate, multimeter, hear, easy
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The multimeter is very good, it is portable and easy to use, a multimeter made for an electrician, very happy with the purchase, the negative is that it does not bring any accessories. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It’s very intuitive & well documented on YouTube, so you can easily find any “how to” video for every function it has. ... "
" ... I liked the quality & ease of use . ... "
Price
10meter, reasonable price, fluke, worth every, worth
+100%
" ... the cost is high. ... "
" ... Great price for trusted name meter. ... "
" ... I find this meter does everything I need it to do and it does it at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny!! ... "
" ... I recommend this meter to any one who wants a quality gear and a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... At a respectable price as well ... "
" ... I appreciate the tool a lot but this investment cost another investment just for the nifty add ons. ... "
" ... For the price this is a tough meter. ... "
Display Clarity
8backlight, switch, selector, screen, meters
+88%
-13%
" ... It has an easy to read display and the back-lit part of it is a plus! ... "
" ... The display is sharp, the design has a tough case, and the controls are easy to understand. ... "
" ... The standard display is just fine and you can light it up if conditions warrant with the touch of a button. ... "
" ... Like maybe switch to LCD or a different backlight method. ... "
" ... 4 stars only because the display looks faded unless you view it from just the right angle. ... "
Controls
7switch, selector, display, control, backlight
+86%
-14%
" ... The Auto-V function is really a real plus for those of us too lazy to move the knob a few clicks right. ... "
" ... Knob feels very precise. ... "
" ... The standard display is just fine and you can light it up if conditions warrant with the touch of a button. ... "
" ... Like maybe switch to LCD or a different backlight method. ... "
" ... I like being able to slide the control dial with my thumb on the side. ... "
Features
7voltage, fluke, back light, auto, meters
+100%
" ... 5 features I use the most is metering for ac and dc power, resistance, non-contact voltage detection And continuity. ... "
" ... comes with cheap lead set, the voltage sense is a nice added feature, has range hold and a back light. ... "
" ... No regrets so far, the leads are higher quality than cheap-o meters, and the back-light, hold, and auto-off functions are great to have. ... "
" ... The auto-voltage/low impedance and non-contact voltage detection modes are handy. ... "
" ... Overall that is a very clever and good design feature. ... "
" ... As a beginner to this area, I wanted a tool that had some built in safety features in case I had a lapse and it might keep me from getting zapped. ... This has that and the features and reliability of being a Fluke. ... "
Fit
6magnetic, leads, hanger, clips
+67%
-33%
" ... I bought a set of Snap-On leads as the leads don’t have any attachment threads for clips or anything but the meter itself is awesome ... "
" ... I like the hold reading feature for when i need to be sure of the connections but cannot see the meter. ... "
" ... Buy a nice firm case to protect it. ... "
Comfort
5knob, held, hand, fluke, feels
+80%
-20%
" ... Fluke meters are head and shoulders above any other. ... "
" ... Knob feels very precise. ... "
" ... I bought my first one at a pawn shop in Florida and have been using it for over 20 years, but the switch finally wore out. ... "
Capacity
3good, use, know
+100%
" ... (Remodeling the house and auto work on occasion) ... "
" ... Having used it a few times now I KNOW it is a good tool for the person who does the repairs around the house, easy to use and makes me feel confident I am using the best on the market. ... "
Cleaning
3old, meter, fluke, finally, dust
+67%
-33%
" ... Love the case to keep it protected and clean in a variety of different businesses I service ... "
" ... I have a Fluke meter for years but my old one finally bit the dirt. ... "
Size
3easy to use, easy to read, compact
+100%
" ... The multimeter is very good, it is portable and easy to use, a multimeter made for an electrician, very happy with the purchase, the negative is that it does not bring any accessories. ... "
" ... I don't use this daily, but it comes in rather handy. ... "
Battery Life
3battery, batteries, use, new, meter
+100%
" ... Battery life is good. ... "
" ... and if you buy a fluke make sure you use the Energizer lithium batteries do not use Duracell. ... "
" ... The meter has a pretty intelligent design for the battery. ... "
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