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Fluke 189 with leaking surface mount supercap (also Fluke 287, Fluke 289)
BravoV:
+1 , thanks for the update.
I guess we'll have to wait at least until next year to be able to peek the replaced cap in Stuart's 289. :P
SoundTech-LG:
One, or two things seem pretty certain. One funky Super Cap does not ruin the Fluke reputation. Fluke equipment holds it's value, particularly the handhelds. They get re-sold for quite respectable sums on a regular basis. This, in contrast to the junk meters that you toss in the trash.
BravoV:
Agree, apart from the ultra-cap problem, have to admit this 28x series build quality is excellent.
I was very impressed when seeing Martin tested his 287 in freezing cold in the chill box, the measurement result was still spot on with it's spec at operating temp -20 °C to 55 °C. :-+
elex_enthusiast:
hi guys..
i have a 1 year old fluke287 and it consumes battery much faster..i opened the case and i saw the same cap corroding.. i wonder if a 0.06F supercap i have could be a good replacement?
kaz911:
--- Quote from: elex_enthusiast on February 18, 2014, 12:41:27 pm ---hi guys..
i have a 1 year old fluke287 and it consumes battery much faster..i opened the case and i saw the same cap corroding.. i wonder if a 0.06F supercap i have could be a good replacement?
--- End quote ---
Don't fix them. I just handed a 289 and a 287 into Fluke and they will be repaired on warranty despite being quite old :) Fluke has "Limited World Wide" warranty on them - and they have a list of serial numbers for which repair is free of charge. As I only paid $200 for my 289 since it was not perfect - I'm now very happy that has been fixed on warranty as well.
And to quote the Calibration girl - 287/289's are really well made apart from the Cap issue - so they are usually in spec/calibration even after 6+ years - they have so far not seen a working 287/289 that was NOT within spec if it had not been "mishandled"
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