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Fluke 289 Meter
dab147315:
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!
mjkuwp:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-289-supercapbattery-draining-issues-now-resolved-other-problems-to-watch/
my first thought would be to switch to rechargeable NiMH instead of using alkaline batteries. This would avoid the problem with corrosion. I almost never purchase Alkaline batteries anymore.
dab147315:
Thanks for the advise and will do that! :-+
retiredcaps:
--- Quote from: dab147315 on October 16, 2019, 03:12:38 pm ---I bought a new meter from ebay
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Since you live in the USA, I'm curious why you bought a new meter from ebay? Was it well under priced compared to authorized Fluke resellers?
Muxr:
--- Quote from: retiredcaps on October 17, 2019, 03:49:21 am ---
--- Quote from: dab147315 on October 16, 2019, 03:12:38 pm ---I bought a new meter from ebay
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Since you live in the USA, I'm curious why you bought a new meter from ebay? Was it well under priced compared to authorized Fluke resellers?
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I don't know what the deal is with Fluke on Amazon in the USA but their prices for new meters have been ridiculous for the past few years. https://ca.camelcamelcamel.com/Fluke-FLUKE-87-V-Digital-Multimeter/product/B0002YFD1K?context=search
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