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Fluke 289 Meter
Black Phoenix:
--- Quote from: Gandalf_Sr on November 02, 2019, 08:40:27 am ---I had heard of the 289C and assumed that the 'c' meant color but you guys are confirming it simply means 'China', there's no color version right?
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I'm 99.999% sure that there isn't any colour version. The 287C/289C are the versions sold in China, not for export.
https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/fluke-289
By the way, curiosity... I found this:
https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters/87v-max
Looks like the 28II that was the rugged version of the 87V. Now it exists the 87V Max? A re-release of the 28II?
Terry01:
I agree the C stands for China. Don't touch it buddy.
Terry01:
You want the 289 FVF (Fluke View Forms)
There are a couple of new FVF units on Ebay UK going for £350 - £380. I am sure I got mine for £340 a year or two ago. That's a decent price if you look what the 2nd hand ones are still fetching. You can defo get them a bit cheaper but 2nd hand. Warranty etc is worth the few ££'s extra i think.
The global shipping programme is also a great thing. I've used it buying and selling a few times and never had any problems. Just ask the seller 1st if they are prepared to ship overseas, most will as it is no hassle for the seller at all.
Hope you get a decent seller this time.
tautech:
--- Quote from: Terry01 on November 02, 2019, 11:56:17 am ---I agree the C stands for China. Don't touch it buddy.
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Yep, anything made there is a POS ! :P
The seventeen units of Fluke 15B that I bought in years ago are still going strong and still meet accuracy spec.
After I pulled the 'not for sale outside PRC' from the boxes of 15 units that a customer wanted I kept as a possible warranty replacement and shipped them to one happy customer and put one unit on my bench that I still use today.
After a suitable warranty period I sold the one kept back and they all are still in use years later.
So NO, don't buy a PRC Fluke as they'll give nutthing but worry. :P
When I looked a few hrs back there was a deal coming up on 289C's new for $520 free delivery.
287C's were a bit cheaper at $460 new but crazy dear when you can get a good 4ch DSO for $499.
Terry01:
--- Quote from: tautech on November 02, 2019, 12:15:34 pm ---
--- Quote from: Terry01 on November 02, 2019, 11:56:17 am ---I agree the C stands for China. Don't touch it buddy.
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Yep, anything made there is a POS ! :P
The seventeen units of Fluke 15B that I bought in years ago are still going strong and still meet accuracy spec.
After I pulled the 'not for sale outside PRC' from the boxes of 15 units that a customer wanted I kept as a possible warranty replacement and shipped them to one happy customer and put one unit on my bench that I still use today.
After a suitable warranty period I sold the one kept back and they all are still in use years later.
So NO, don't buy a PRC Fluke as they'll give nutthing but worry. :P
When I looked a few hrs back there was a deal coming up on 289C's new for $520 free delivery.
287C's were a bit cheaper at $460 new but crazy dear when you can get a good 4ch DSO for $499.
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I was meaning for the warranty.
I wouldn't buy expensive equipment if there would be a problem if it craps out on you. Especially if you can get one with no warranty problems just the same.
There is plenty decent stuff and plenty crap comes out of China... same as anywhere I suppose?
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