The precision is unmatched. Nice PCB. Well laid out and see they've used alot of SMD instead of larger components. Nice battery compartment. I think 9V is better power choice as a self contained battery vs bunch of triple A. Never seen a 9V leak yet plus lasts forever. Iconic yellow case with a nice side mounted dial so can easily rotate with one thumb. Good kickstand. Nice overall design. Really only complaint is the price. Brymen are nice alternatives as well but you can't beat a Fluke. Great review. 👍
I hate seeing a Fluke in one of those Vac Formed cases made to hang on hooks in the local store like you find in the Pound Shop or Tesco Home and Ware, makes them look cheap IMO and they most certainly are not. I think my thoughts on this stem from seeing the 5 quid meter's hanging in Maplin's (RIP) back when I were a lad, I also think Fluke should spring for a decent set of leads with them not just 'meh their ok' type of things. I dont think I've bought anything over 50 quid packaged like that and certainly not for 190 or maybe im a snob! always interesting to watch...cheers.
That simple Fluke guide to using a meter is essential. The number of graduates I have interviewed that wouldn’t even know how to measure current. It’s nearly 100 percent of graduate electronics engineers couldn’t be trusted to wire a plug. I don’t blame the individuals just the appalling standards of education at university.
I have to agree, my workplace has at times had University students for "work experience" and most come away after 2 weeks having; Learnt how to solder. Learnt how to use a DMM. Learnt how to navigate a scope. Occasionally you get an enthusiast who has a fair idea and soaks up anything you put in front of them.👍 I went back to University in 2000, to upgrade to Bachelor. The course was 3 years long, not 4 years when I did diploma. I had prior learning credits, but walked in on a 2year Electronics class and they were about to be taught OHMS Law!!!😮 Luckily I knew the lecturer and got credit for that, his response was that most first year students hadn't the knowledge of the basic maths or physics to start OHMs Law.
When i was training junior Electronic Technicians it was surprising how often they would refer to the DMM manuals. Sometimes I would hide them forcing them to learn in their head rather than just using their eyes to read.....LOL!
@@douro20 But it should not have to be taught in 2nd Year Engineering, that is halfway through the course. This is basic stuff, at the least it should have been taught in the first semester of first year Engineering. This is tertiary education we are talking about.
My son, a BEng (Hons) brought home a friend's CRT monitor for me to check decades ago. On opening the back cover, I noticed that main fuse was blown and told him that one or more of bridge diode/s was/ were shorted. He then asked, "how do you know?". I told him that I had been dreaming about electronics since 16 years old and now I was 60. I proved to him with a meter and fixed the monitor. So I told him a degree without practical experience was no good.
19:51 I thought I was the only person that put screws in that way, you can use the same technique to reassemble something with self tapping screws, I cringed when I watched someone put the back cover on a a dryer and a refrigerator I had warranty work done on. A channel worth subscribing to.
I have this meter and I am stunned how accurate this meter is on a percentage error basis it way exceeds the published specifications . This is a real bargain costing about $150 in the Fluke line up. This will be the meter I will judge the accuracy of my other generic meters on since I do not own laboratory grade test equipment such as you are using.
The screen peel! :o I find myself leaving the temporary screen protector on my new devices as long as possible, my tv still has one on the logo, my drone controller on its screen, and I'll peel my thermal imager once I've created a 3D printed cover for it.
@@douro20 That would be cool but I fly racing type drones using goggles for the feeling of being free to go anywhere in the air, a thermal imager is more suited to the 'tripod in the sky' style GPS drones.
Ah! Beauty of an electrician or DIY meter! not a bench meter or looking for small voltages meter. love this meter, have one at home. use an 87v for work. funny thing, the author of this vid complains about the leads - rightfully so. I work in the desert - the leads are much more plyable and easy to use. remember this ISNT a bench meter, whos reading 10mV on an electrician meter... but its the best your going to get for its spec.
I picked up some Amprobe 1000V CAT IV leads a while back. They stand out of my meter's sockets a bit but they work. I bought them because they were reasonably priced.
The only criticism I'd offer, as far as actual, practical use, is that the 'Hold' feature isn't even the same basic function as the Touch-Hold on the 87V or, for that matter, on my ancient 27/FM (so you can pay full attention to what your fingers are up to, and read the measurement later, once you're out of harm's way). The Hold on the 117 just captures the display at that instant. I suppose if you manually set your anticipated range and use Max you'd get roughly the same result, but having that Hold button on the front sure could lead a buyer into thinking it has the well-known Touch-Hold. Seems almost like a misrepresentation. Still, a terrific product for the money.
I must be one of the few people who prefers leaving the screen peel on the screen! I have a huge dislike to removing it (Unless it's the annoying plastic ones they put on the front of monitors).
Replace the batteries, if that doesn't work try power it on with the yellow button pressed to disable auto power off, if it still doesn't work get hold of Fluke as they offer lifetime warranty on their meters.
@@hosainparchment5692 The 117 would probably meet all the needs of a non industrial residential electrician but if you do industrial work you might need the Fluke 87-V,
Love the video. Question please :why it can't measure voltage at high frequency but can measure high frquency based on the specs and your video.. thanks
I was thinking about picking up this model it's nice how the battery is entertainable Continuity mode is very fast Would be awesome to see probe masters use with those 🙄
Regarding the Low Ohm measurement, Does this meter has shorted lead calibration mode? My Fluke 76 has that. It discounts leads resistance from Low Ohm measurement.
Hi! I like your way of reviewing dmms! It is somewhat funny and technical at the same time. I remember that the fluke 110 series have 0.5% dcv accuracy, not 2%, hmm..
I hope you can review the BK precision Like 2704C,2707B, or 390A model, there aren't many reviews on RU-vid. I just want to see performance before I get decided to buy. great help to others. before they buy
Good review . Looks like a decent little meter. A much better enunciator than the old flat ones which when I used to calibrate was a common problem . Same applies to the lead socket board mounts Our meters used to get abused something terrible by field engineers who worked outdoors 90% in all weathers. . Winding leads around the meter instead of removing them was a killer. Got fed up re mounting the sockets
@@xfloodcasual8124 try running the probes along a row of header pins or IC pins trying to trace a connection and you will see why continuity response time is important. Don’t confuse how fast electricity moves with how quickly the meter responds to sensing the probes connected together, I’ve measured response times as slow as 250ms !
@@TheDefpom Agree but you just need to tap it from 1mm away to experience the response time. The "swing" you are doing is irrelevant to the moment the probes tap. I use Hioki + Fluke and the feeling of response time of Hioki is much faster, so you can feel it.
problem - what do you do with it? end of the day FLUKE can round their meters to 3 categories 1 general where the 117 rules the day, the 87v for finer bench measurements, and then you get into the various induction categories where the 373 reigns supreme @@TheDefpom
mobile repair? you need to be more specific my friend. dont know where your from (because i dont know what your standards are) but this meter is top notch for DIY or electrician work, where you're not looking for tiny voltages or amps, but doing everyday man work. if you mean by mobile repair - cell phone work or small electronic work you will need a better meter, say a FLUKE 87v.
I have used the 117 for 10 years and think it is as good as you can get for HVAC work. The 116 that is for HVAC has temperature measurement but I rather use a dedicated thermometer. The only problems I have had is the sounder failed after my wife put the meter in the washing machine. The other problem is the battery cover screw pulls through the plastic. I replaced the cover with one from a scrap 116 and even though I deliberately kept it only nipped up it did the same thing. I recently lost it, obviously the useless apprentice's fault. After looking for something better I will be getting another as it still looks the best for me. It would have been good to see him recalibrate it. I think you hold down the blue button and turn on to Ohms, there is a video of the method. This would show if it had a calibration problem.
Without a doubt it is the industry standard for professional work. A little pricey but you buy one good Fluke it lasts forever. Unless you lose it. Check out the Brymen as they're pretty good too and bit cheaper.
@@jonfreeman9682 I am looking at other brands but the 117 gets everything right. One handed operation, good NCV and not many functions I don't need. I use a Uni T amp clamp, UT201E I think it is, which is very handy and gets into tight panels. Along with an ancient Newlec branded Megger, I can do all my electrical testing. So I am not a brand snob but the 117 ticks all the boxes and as people say, when on site customers do like to see you with a Fluke as that is the only brand they use. I will probably go for one off Ebay as there are some bargains now and then. I have just bought a Uni T UT61E+ for a job while at my house in Thailand - setting up a Lifpo4 BMS. That should do me in the meantime and pretty good for £50.
@@foxythedirtydog4494 You're right. This particular model nails the essentials and has two key features other models don't have... the ergonomic thumb wheel and the NCV which is really handy working in the field. That NCV could be life saving. I'm the same I don't like meters that are cluttered with useless functions like temperature, decibels, frequency. You never use them. I only ever use voltage and continuity. Also I've seen meters with big color screens that are just gimmicks. Fluke is designed and branded for professionals and customers like to see they hired a professional and not a budget contractor. Fluke is like Mercedes-Benz. There are cheaper cars but they're not Mercedes. I have a real estate friend who says he has to drive a Mercedes or customers don't take him seriously. LoL. Fluke is the standard for professionals. But for most people who don't do electrical work professionally an el cheapo meter honestly works fine. ☝️
