I use my DMMs for electronics, rarely for electrical. So I went looking around at the Fluke electrical offerings...
I ran across the T-PRO Electrical Tester and I rather like the concept. I get a fast visual indication of the voltage level and I can read the digital value if I wish. It has low level visual indications like 12V and 24V as well as the common 120-208-240-277-480V levels. It also vibrates like a solenoid style tester and has a beeper for voltage detection. This could be a really handy meter for electricians!
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-T-PRO-Electrical-Tester/dp/B000VRHD4S/ref=pd_sbs_469_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000VRHD4S&pd_rd_r=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0&pd_rd_w=IN8RC&pd_rd_wg=6EpjC&psc=1&refRID=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0
The Amazon ad says it does open jaw current testing but I don't think that is true. Perhaps there is an accessory.
I may just buy one of these for use around the house. Clearly, I have other testers but this unit seems like it would be fantastic.
Did I mention is also figures out phase rotation on 3 phase circuits? Now that's cool considering they do it with just 2 wires. My trusty Knopp phase rotation meter can finally retire!
I use my DMMs for electronics, rarely for electrical. So I went looking around at the Fluke electrical offerings...
I ran across the T-PRO Electrical Tester and I rather like the concept. I get a fast visual indication of the voltage level and I can read the digital value if I wish. It has low level visual indications like 12V and 24V as well as the common 120-208-240-277-480V levels. It also vibrates like a solenoid style tester and has a beeper for voltage detection. This could be a really handy meter for electricians!
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-T-PRO-Electrical-Tester/dp/B000VRHD4S/ref=pd_sbs_469_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000VRHD4S&pd_rd_r=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0&pd_rd_w=IN8RC&pd_rd_wg=6EpjC&psc=1&refRID=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0
The Amazon ad says it does open jaw current testing but I don't think that is true. Perhaps there is an accessory.
I may just buy one of these for use around the house. Clearly, I have other testers but this unit seems like it would be fantastic.
Did I mention is also figures out phase rotation on 3 phase circuits? Now that's cool considering they do it with just 2 wires. My trusty Knopp phase rotation meter can finally retire!
Looks like the listing displays the info of the Fluke T5-600.
I have a couple of clamp meters, a Fluke 324 and a Klein CL700, even though I'm a Fluke fanboy I can't see a single reason to take the Fluke over the Klein. DMMs are a different story, Fluke is my choice. I'd like to try Hioki or Brymen but I trust Fluke, it costs me money when I can't trust something and it takes time to earn trust.
I use my DMMs for electronics, rarely for electrical. So I went looking around at the Fluke electrical offerings...
I ran across the T-PRO Electrical Tester and I rather like the concept. I get a fast visual indication of the voltage level and I can read the digital value if I wish. It has low level visual indications like 12V and 24V as well as the common 120-208-240-277-480V levels. It also vibrates like a solenoid style tester and has a beeper for voltage detection. This could be a really handy meter for electricians!
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-T-PRO-Electrical-Tester/dp/B000VRHD4S/ref=pd_sbs_469_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000VRHD4S&pd_rd_r=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0&pd_rd_w=IN8RC&pd_rd_wg=6EpjC&psc=1&refRID=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0
The Amazon ad says it does open jaw current testing but I don't think that is true. Perhaps there is an accessory.
I may just buy one of these for use around the house. Clearly, I have other testers but this unit seems like it would be fantastic.
Did I mention is also figures out phase rotation on 3 phase circuits? Now that's cool considering they do it with just 2 wires. My trusty Knopp phase rotation meter can finally retire!
Looks like the listing displays the info of the Fluke T5-600.
I have a couple of clamp meters, a Fluke 324 and a Klein CL700, even though I'm a Fluke fanboy I can't see a single reason to take the Fluke over the Klein. DMMs are a different story, Fluke is my choice. I'd like to try Hioki or Brymen but I trust Fluke, it costs me money when I can't trust something and it takes time to earn trust.
Yes, there are two versions: the T5-600 and the T5-1000 and it's the -1000 that does the open jaw current testing. It costs a bit more.
There's certainly nothing wrong with the CL700, it looks like a great tester, but for current measurements, I am using a 54 year old Amprobe. It clearly doesn't have the accuracy or precision of the modern digital units. But it works fine...
There is a tendency to wrap up all the measurement functions in a single unit. Cost wise it makes sense but there is something to be said for a meter/tester that does just one thing and doesn't have a selector switch that can be set incorrectly.
Two things I am looking for: First, I don't want clunky, I have to be able to manipulate the tool easily within the work environment. Why are terminal blocks tight against the wall of the enclosure?
Second, I don't want to have to take my eyes away from where I'm probing to check the measurement. I prefer some kind of tactile feedback when, more often than not, I'm only interested in hot or not. These are artificial requirements, other opinions will vary.
It's a good thing I am retired and don't have to consider all the options out there today. I'm a big fan of Klein tools and I still have some from way back in the mid '60s.
I use my DMMs for electronics, rarely for electrical. So I went looking around at the Fluke electrical offerings...
I ran across the T-PRO Electrical Tester and I rather like the concept. I get a fast visual indication of the voltage level and I can read the digital value if I wish. It has low level visual indications like 12V and 24V as well as the common 120-208-240-277-480V levels. It also vibrates like a solenoid style tester and has a beeper for voltage detection. This could be a really handy meter for electricians!
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-T-PRO-Electrical-Tester/dp/B000VRHD4S/ref=pd_sbs_469_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000VRHD4S&pd_rd_r=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0&pd_rd_w=IN8RC&pd_rd_wg=6EpjC&psc=1&refRID=Q4VQDT7K311STA62TBX0
The Amazon ad says it does open jaw current testing but I don't think that is true. Perhaps there is an accessory.
I may just buy one of these for use around the house. Clearly, I have other testers but this unit seems like it would be fantastic.
Did I mention is also figures out phase rotation on 3 phase circuits? Now that's cool considering they do it with just 2 wires. My trusty Knopp phase rotation meter can finally retire!
Looks like the listing displays the info of the Fluke T5-600.
I have a couple of clamp meters, a Fluke 324 and a Klein CL700, even though I'm a Fluke fanboy I can't see a single reason to take the Fluke over the Klein. DMMs are a different story, Fluke is my choice. I'd like to try Hioki or Brymen but I trust Fluke, it costs me money when I can't trust something and it takes time to earn trust.
Yes, there are two versions: the T5-600 and the T5-1000 and it's the -1000 that does the open jaw current testing. It costs a bit more.
There's certainly nothing wrong with the CL700, it looks like a great tester, but for current measurements, I am using a 54 year old Amprobe. It clearly doesn't have the accuracy or precision of the modern digital units. But it works fine...
There is a tendency to wrap up all the measurement functions in a single unit. Cost wise it makes sense but there is something to be said for a meter/tester that does just one thing and doesn't have a selector switch that can be set incorrectly.
Two things I am looking for: First, I don't want clunky, I have to be able to manipulate the tool easily within the work environment. Why are terminal blocks tight against the wall of the enclosure?
Second, I don't want to have to take my eyes away from where I'm probing to check the measurement. I prefer some kind of tactile feedback when, more often than not, I'm only interested in hot or not. These are artificial requirements, other opinions will vary.
It's a good thing I am retired and don't have to consider all the options out there today. I'm a big fan of Klein tools and I still have some from way back in the mid '60s.