🔧 Fluke 179 ESFP True RMS Multimeter: Backlight, Temp, and Accurate Measurements Review

There is nothing to say about this measuring device. I bought this to replace a 20 year old Fluke 73 that had become so mechanically worn that the rotary switch no longer worked consistently. I like this gauge. It's fast, true RMS, the histogram is very useful for a quick check and has a highlight. The quality is superb again!Only the beef is it's quite chunky and the yellow plastic you see in the picture is part of the body and doesn't come off, so much bulkier than I'd like suggesting it is…

After reviewing several Fluke models, I found that this one has more features at the lowest price. That's typical Fluke quality: well built, fast and accurate. I also bought a Fluke i200 current clamp. I bought it as my personal meter but I plan to use the same combination for work and field use for testing and troubleshooting up to 575 volts AC, 24 volts DC, 4-20 mA DC and AC up to 100 amps to buy. UPDATE 2/7/2019: I ended up buying a second Fluke 179 for work. It still works great even after…

I love the Fluke brand. Reliable quality and precision for the trade. I have been using these gauges for over 20 years and do not trust any other brand for everyday use. Out of my previous 3 Fluke test tools, I would say this is my favorite. I also bought a carrying case and magnetic mount for this gauge, but missed the feature of the 75 and 77 series, which is the hanging hole built into the back of the case. I use this notch to connect to the false ceiling grids. You now have an extra…