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Fluke 289 Meter
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frogg:

--- Quote from: dab147315 on October 16, 2019, 03:12:38 pm ---I bought a new meter from ebay that was manufactured in January 2019 and after I got it, installed new batteries made by Duracell Optimum 1.5 V Alkaline AA kind of never used it, but made sure it worked and set the time and date and shut it off and after about 2 week tried to turn it on but was dead. Took the battery compartment out and you could see the batteries actually were bad and corroded the battery pack a little. Actually bought a new cover for 50 bucks, but clean the contacts in the old one that was new with the meter and have been watching the batteries and meter for about a week Turning it on everyday and seems ok. I know the meter will drain down the batteries over time but in two weeks of not being used! What do you guys think is going on. Can I use lithium battery? But what to think about this problem and also bring new. Maybe possible when I put it in its new case I hit the power button, but not sure. Advise would be nice!

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I have a 289. The last time I changed the batteries was with some cheap 1.5V alkalines about 8 months ago. The meter still turns on fine (in fact, I used it a few days ago to datalog current draw.)

What you are describing is not normal.

Why you're experiencing it, I have no idea, but if it's in warranty, get it change out for a new unit right away.
dab147315:
I had no issues since I change to Lithium batteries.Only thing maybe I hit the on button when I put it in the case. I know I have warranty! Turn it on everyday and batteries show full indicator!
tincho80:

--- Quote from: dab147315 on October 21, 2019, 07:48:43 pm ---
--- Quote from: dab147315 on October 16, 2019, 03:12:38 pm ---I bought a new meter from ebay that was manufactured in January 2019 and after I got it, installed new batteries made by Duracell Optimum 1.5 V Alkaline AA kind of never used it, but made sure it worked and set the time and date and shut it off and after about 2 week tried to turn it on but was dead. Took the battery compartment out and you could see the batteries actually were bad and corroded the battery pack a little. Actually bought a new cover for 50 bucks, but clean the contacts in the old one that was new with the meter and have been watching the batteries and meter for about a week Turning it on everyday and seems ok. I know the meter will drain down the batteries over time but in two weeks of not being used! What do you guys think is going on. Can I use lithium battery? But what to think about this problem and also bring new. Maybe possible when I put it in its new case I hit the power button, but not sure. Advise would be nice!

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So far with the new Lithium batteries and new battery case holder I am good, but wonder why when I turn on the light it goes to high, then hit button again goes to low.Seems like all the videos I see it's the opposite. Maybe it's because of this being made in January 2019?

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Same for mine, just bought on ebay some days ago, OEM calibration 2019-07-24, SN 4675xxxx: first hit on light button back light turns on, second hit the light dims, third hit light goes off.
Marco1971:
Mee too...I use my 287 with Energizer Lithium Ultimate without any issues.


Marco1971.
Ohm:
I am dab147315 somehow when first register here it did not go through and I am Ohm now! Anyhow I still have no problem with the 289 fluke meter and a believer in lithium batteries. Just change batteries in a carbon monoxide over to Lithium. One battery was starting to corrode. In my Fluke 289 it was so fast that they leak within 2 weeks it made my brain spin. I could see if it was maybe 1 year or so but that fast was crazy. All is well now!
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