Fluke T51000 1000V Multi Tester

This tester is really good. Finally have a Fluke tester. The price was good and shipped out fast. Only thing I have negative to say is it would have been nice if Fluke included a case.

After being an electrician for over 30 years I can tell you don't want guess about electricity. I...

After being an electrician for over 30 years I can tell you don't want guess about electricity. I have several Fluke meters that most people want need but for the average person this meter is easy to use and at a good price. Auto select between AC & DC. Just turn it on and put your test probes on what your checking ( 600 Volts AC & under) and it will give you the voltage along with if it's AC or DC. Turn the knob to amps and slide forked end of meter over wire and you gets amps. GREAT PRODUCT.

Covers the basics and it's bulletproof

The tester itself handles all the basic measurements one needs to diagnose or troubleshoot problems. It's not complicated and very intuitive in terms of operation. The small size makes it easy to carry in pant or jacket pockets. Rugged construction that withstands the elements only adds to the value.The fixed jaw can make it difficult to get into some tight areas. The low measurement resolution can also be a problem. However, this is a tester and not a true clamp (or multi) meter. The end user needs to understand the device's limitations and select the appropriate tool for the job.

Essential electricians testing tool made for Australian circuits

I bought this for my son who is an aprentice electriction. He's been using it solidly for over a year and no problems. This has the flat contacts and other features needed for Australian circuitry - not the round contacts on the often cheaper units direct from China, though I am sure they probably come from the same factory and are good qulaity too. He usually caries this in his tool belt and it has stood up to the workload.

Fluke leads pull apart after being stored in holde

The shipment was quick however, after using the Voltage tester for about a month. I do not like the way the electrodes slip off the leads when pulled out of their holders. I solved the problem by wrapping with electrical tape but I think you need to fix this- very cheap and definitely not Fluke qualityMy previous T5-1000 never had this problem because the leads were solidly attached to the testing electrodes

I have used this model of meter for 18 years and bought this one for my grandson to ease his trou...

I have used this model of meter for 18 years and bought this one for my grandson to ease his trouble shooting needs. I think the only thing that has ever caused a failure with this meter was leaving it on a roof during a heavy rain. Otherwise it is a tough meter that is auto ranging and polarity sensing on DC. The Amp fork is so much easier to use than a clamp over and with the lock button you only need to probe, press the button, then remove the meter and read. The tone is strong when checking continuity and that's about it.

I mean it's a fluke what do you expect. Works great, battery last forever (I forget to turn it of...

I mean it's a fluke what do you expect. Works great, battery last forever (I forget to turn it off quite often), tough as nails. Buddy has one with a cracked screen and you can still read it perfect. Leads and batteries are easy to change. Don't skimp out on a lifesaving device. Do your research.For you new maintenance guys/gals you can almost always save money by buying the 600v version of the T5. If your work does not deal with voltages over 480 then there is no need for the 1000v meter.

No DC clamp ability, low precision

If you know what you are getting, this is a good product. It's a bit frustrating that it doesn't state in the description that the clamp only works on AC current (not DC current). The Fluke website description also doesn't tell you this. If you want to measure DC current, you'll have to look elsewhere (I'm going to be getting the Fluke 179 multimeter and Fluke i410 clamp).Additionally, although I would likely use a different meter for measuring voltage in general, I was surprised at the lack of resolution on the DC voltage readings I was getting off 6 volt and 12 volt batteries. There is no decimal point, so if I was close to 6 volts or 12 volts, it would just round down to 6 or 12 (i.e. not giving a reading like 6.3 or 12.43). For my purposes, this level of ... MoreIf you know what you are getting, this is a good product. It's a bit frustrating that it doesn't state in the description that the clamp only works on AC current (not DC current). The Fluke website description also doesn't tell you this. If you want to measure DC current, you'll have to look elsewhere (I'm going to be getting the Fluke 179 multimeter and Fluke i410 clamp).Additionally, although I would likely use a different meter for measuring voltage in general, I was surprised at the lack of resolution on the DC voltage readings I was getting off 6 volt and 12 volt batteries. There is no decimal point, so if I was close to 6 volts or 12 volts, it would just round down to 6 or 12 (i.e. not giving a reading like 6.3 or 12.43). For my purposes, this level of detail is significant, especially if I don't know if a 12 volt battery is at 11.6 or 12.4 because the meter is rounding off to the nearest whole number).If you are just looking for a good AC clamp meter, this is likely a very good meter. Just not good for my purposes (motorcycle and automobile repair).Additionally it would be useful to have a manual that shows how to do things with more specificity than the current included diagram, which is very minimal.

Not terribly happy

I've had the t5 for close to 20 yrs. I do use it but not every day, perhaps once a month or so. It has not held up as its seen light duty use since purchase. Perhaps I expected too much for the $130 I paid for it. Presently it will not do continuety anymore. I cleaned the contact pads in the multi wheel and it worked for a while but back to not working. I called Fluke service and was told they do not service the t5. Go figure, purchase another one is their solution.

Top of the line work horse.

A must have for electricians, and worth the extra over the 600. The T5-600 is for HVAC guys and maintenance types. If you ever work in an industrial or commercial setting or even upstream of the mains in residential, you need CAT IV equipment, and this thing is indestructible. This meter will take an absolute beating and keep on giving you reliable readings, keeping you safe. I wouldn't trust my life to anything less. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a delicate little electronics multimeter, but that's not what this is for. Get a Klein for that stuff. To read the fundamentals and get it right every time you want a Fluke T5. Especially when it's getting banged around in your tool bag or gang box.