FYI Why are Fluke meters so expensive??

[Joe Hogan]

Here is an interesting ( at least to a geek) video discussing why some of the Fluke meters are sooo expensive...

 

[RKins]

Like the $600 toilet seat. I will say everywhere I've worked in electronics, they used fluke and they were calibrated.

 

[JDx2]

I've loved my Fluke 87 for 30 years and it's still going strong. My 85 is newer (~20years) and I really like that one, too. I don't need the calibration any more but I bought them on the "buy once, cry once" mentality. That said, I have a handful of $25 DMM's that I use regularly, too. But If you want precision assurance, you can't go wrong with Fluke.

 

[RangeMaggotBob]

It's very simple. Quality. You can buy cheaper ohm meters, generators, tires, etc. etc., but professionals want the best when they work, and Fluke is it.

 

[Old Bubblehead]

They take a beating and keep on ticking, I still have a 77 that works great.

 

[Webz]

As a former aircraft electrician, I abused a Fluke often. Never had a problem.