Fluke 117 Multimeter
Features true-rms capabilities for accurate measurements on non-linear loads. Accurate, easy-to-use multimeter with integrated VoltAlert technology for fast, go/no go non-contact voltage detection. Features AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection. Provides low input impedance to help prevent false readings due to ghost voltage. Presents a large white LED backlight for working in poorly lit areas. Measures 10 A (20 A overload for 30-seconds). Measures resistance, continuity, frequency, and capacitance. Provides Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations. Comes with an holster with probe holders for easy storage. Fits into optional ToolPak magnetic hanger for hands-free operation. CAT III 600 V safety rated. A large white LED backlight to improve measurement visibility in poorly lit areas.
Features true-rms capabilities for accurate measurements on non-linear loads. Accurate, easy-to-use multimeter with integrated VoltAlert technology for fast, go/no go non-contact voltage detection. Features AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection. Provides low input impedance to help prevent false readings due to ghost voltage. Presents a large white LED backlight for working in poorly lit areas. Measures 10 A (20 A overload for 30-seconds). Measures resistance, continuity, frequency, and capacitance. Provides Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations. Comes with an holster with probe holders for easy storage. Fits into optional ToolPak magnetic hanger for hands-free operation. CAT III 600 V safety rated. A large white LED backlight to improve measurement visibility in poorly lit areas.
Features true-rms capabilities for accurate measurements on non-linear loads. Accurate, easy-to-use multimeter with integrated VoltAlert technology for fast, go/no go non-contact voltage detection. Features AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection. Provides low input impedance to help prevent false readings due to ghost voltage. Presents a large white LED backlight for working in poorly lit areas. Measures 10 A (20 A overload for 30-seconds). Measures resistance, continuity, frequency, and capacitance. Provides Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations. Comes with an holster with probe holders for easy storage. Fits into optional ToolPak magnetic hanger for hands-free operation. CAT III 600 V safety rated. A large white LED backlight to improve measurement visibility in poorly lit areas.
Features true-rms capabilities for accurate measurements on non-linear loads. Accurate, easy-to-use multimeter with integrated VoltAlert technology for fast, go/no go non-contact voltage detection. Features AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection. Provides low input impedance to help prevent false readings due to ghost voltage. Presents a large white LED backlight for working in poorly lit areas. Measures 10 A (20 A overload for 30-seconds). Measures resistance, continuity, frequency, and capacitance. Provides Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations. Comes with an holster with probe holders for easy storage. Fits into optional ToolPak magnetic hanger for hands-free operation. CAT III 600 V safety rated. A large white LED backlight to improve measurement visibility in poorly lit areas.
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The 117 Multimeter has exceeded my expectations. In addition to all of its features, the display is the best I have seen when compared to other meters. Readings are steady. It is extremely well built. It feels good in your hand and has all the functions I would ever want. I also purchased the TL175 TwistGuard leads. Very flexible silicone, great combination. I believe it's a great value for the price. Very pleased and would highly recommend this meter for any application.
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The "low Z" position is especially useful if you are an Automobile mechanic. (I used to be). When looking for 12v issues, you want your measurements to be under a slight "load". Say you have a corroded wire your unaware of, you may see 12v in Normal DCV mode because the the meter puts very little load on it. But if you try to draw any current through it, it would fall to 0v. That "Low Z" mode does that for you. I used to use a 12v Test Light, to prevent reading a "ghost" voltage. There's only 1 meter, Fluke, it's an investment that will last years. I've used one for 45 years, & still have my original 77, still going strong.
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Fluke has a reputation for being the best of the best, and I won't argue with that. I've been using this meter for going on two years now and have never had a single issue with it. I haven't even had to change the battery yet. And so I fully expect that this meter will serve me well for many, many years. Until recently, in fact, I thought there was no point in even writing a review: It's a Fluke, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with Fluke. But as time passes and I gain more experience with this meter and more exposure to the broader market, I find that I do have more thoughts about this product than I thought I would. It's really hard to pick out a good, safe, reliable meter for general use. If you have a specific application, and you know exactly what you ... MoreFluke has a reputation for being the best of the best, and I won't argue with that. I've been using this meter for going on two years now and have never had a single issue with it. I haven't even had to change the battery yet. And so I fully expect that this meter will serve me well for many, many years. Until recently, in fact, I thought there was no point in even writing a review: It's a Fluke, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with Fluke. But as time passes and I gain more experience with this meter and more exposure to the broader market, I find that I do have more thoughts about this product than I thought I would. It's really hard to pick out a good, safe, reliable meter for general use. If you have a specific application, and you know exactly what you need for that specific application, then it's at least somewhat easier -- although I still find it a little frustrating that Fluke seems to rob every meter in their lineup of one really useful feature almost as though they're trying to make sure you have to buy two separate meters to meet all your needs. But if, like me, you're a generalist, it becomes even harder. My early multimeter use prior to this product focused primarily on simple DC electronics (and the occasional car battery) using a very cheap INNOVA 3300, which I don't particularly recommend - especially if you're looking for an electrician's meter. I purchased the Fluke 117 after becoming a homeowner and finding myself fussing with more things that are running on mains AC power. I still find myself testing AA batteries and car batteries, but I also find myself evaluating 120V household receptacles and air conditioner run capacitors and poking around inside my load center. And there's really no telling what will come next. Overall, two years later, I think I made the right decision for myself. This Fluke 117 was the best meter I could have bought for my purposes. But it's not feeling as much as I'd hoped like the last meter I'll ever buy, so I'm going to try to provide a little context for those who are meter shopping. First and foremost, while I don't disagree with labeling this an "electrician's multimeter," I do think it can be a little misleading or confusing and requires further explanation. I am not an electrician, but my impression is that real electricians tend to reach for something more like the Fluke T6-600 (or the T5-600, which is probably a better value for the money) as their daily go-to device. It's more nimble for moving around with and shoving in your pocket or tool bag. That product is technically marketed as a "tester" and not a "multimeter", so it wasn't even on my radar when I was meter shopping. I suppose the difference in labeling is to say that it's not the same precision instrument that the "real" multimeters are. You're only going to be measuring voltage in 1-volt increments, for example, and it has a relatively limited set of capabilities that cover just the essentials for an electrician. But that tester is less expensive and I want to note here that it includes one capability not found on the 117: a set of sensing jaws that can measure current up to 200 amps (100 amps on the T5) without breaking the circuit. The 117 is disappointing by comparison when it comes to current measurement. Sure, if you can rig it up so the current flows through the device (which you're not likely to want to do while troubleshooting household circuits), then you can measure up to the basic 10 amps. But the meter doesn't have a milliamp range, which means not only that you cant make really fine current measurements (which I cant say Ive ever needed to do) but also that you can't buy the basic i400 current clamp if you want to add a T5/T6-like no-touch high-current sending capability. You would have to get the much more expensive i410 if you're trying to add that capability -- at which point you're probably going to seriously consider just buying a separate meter that has a built-in clamp. So the complete inability to provide even a halfway economical option for a current clamp is fairly frustrating for an electricians meter and I feel the need to deduct one star. But for any other function, the 117 is a far superior device to the T5 or T6. The 117 will give you more precise readings over a larger range for the things that both meters can measure, and adds capabilities like capacitance (great for troubleshooting a heat pump or other motor with a run capacitor) and low-impedance voltage measurement, which has actually proven a lot more useful than I'd expected, to the point that it feels like a little bit of an oversight that the T5 and T6 don't have it, but I suppose they're trying to keep those devices as simple as possible -- and I do know that some people, especially those just starting out with electrical work, appreciate not having a lot of complicated settings to confuse them. It's just a little frustrating when you compare to something like the Klein CL800, which has a current...
| Case Features | 10.25" X 6.5" X 3.4" |
| Bar graph | 33 segments, updates 32 per second |
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| Battery type | 9 volt Alkaline, IEC 6LR61 |
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The 117 Multimeter has exceeded my expectations. In addition to all of its features, the display is the best I have seen when compared to other meters. Readings are steady. It is extremely well built. It feels good in your hand and has all the functions I would ever want. I also purchased the TL175 TwistGuard leads. Very flexible silicone, great combination. I believe it's a great value for the price. Very pleased and would highly recommend this meter for any application.
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Fluke has a reputation for being the best of the best, and I won't argue with that. I've been using this meter for going on two years now and have never had a single issue with it. I haven't even had to change the battery yet. And so I fully expect that this meter will serve me well for many, many years. Until recently, in fact, I thought there was no point in even writing a review: It's a Fluke, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with Fluke. But as time passes and I gain more experience with this meter and more exposure to the broader market, I find that I do have more thoughts about this product than I thought I would. It's really hard to pick out a good, safe, reliable meter for general use. If you have a specific application, and you know exactly what you ... MoreFluke has a reputation for being the best of the best, and I won't argue with that. I've been using this meter for going on two years now and have never had a single issue with it. I haven't even had to change the battery yet. And so I fully expect that this meter will serve me well for many, many years. Until recently, in fact, I thought there was no point in even writing a review: It's a Fluke, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with Fluke. But as time passes and I gain more experience with this meter and more exposure to the broader market, I find that I do have more thoughts about this product than I thought I would. It's really hard to pick out a good, safe, reliable meter for general use. If you have a specific application, and you know exactly what you need for that specific application, then it's at least somewhat easier -- although I still find it a little frustrating that Fluke seems to rob every meter in their lineup of one really useful feature almost as though they're trying to make sure you have to buy two separate meters to meet all your needs. But if, like me, you're a generalist, it becomes even harder. My early multimeter use prior to this product focused primarily on simple DC electronics (and the occasional car battery) using a very cheap INNOVA 3300, which I don't particularly recommend - especially if you're looking for an electrician's meter. I purchased the Fluke 117 after becoming a homeowner and finding myself fussing with more things that are running on mains AC power. I still find myself testing AA batteries and car batteries, but I also find myself evaluating 120V household receptacles and air conditioner run capacitors and poking around inside my load center. And there's really no telling what will come next. Overall, two years later, I think I made the right decision for myself. This Fluke 117 was the best meter I could have bought for my purposes. But it's not feeling as much as I'd hoped like the last meter I'll ever buy, so I'm going to try to provide a little context for those who are meter shopping. First and foremost, while I don't disagree with labeling this an "electrician's multimeter," I do think it can be a little misleading or confusing and requires further explanation. I am not an electrician, but my impression is that real electricians tend to reach for something more like the Fluke T6-600 (or the T5-600, which is probably a better value for the money) as their daily go-to device. It's more nimble for moving around with and shoving in your pocket or tool bag. That product is technically marketed as a "tester" and not a "multimeter", so it wasn't even on my radar when I was meter shopping. I suppose the difference in labeling is to say that it's not the same precision instrument that the "real" multimeters are. You're only going to be measuring voltage in 1-volt increments, for example, and it has a relatively limited set of capabilities that cover just the essentials for an electrician. But that tester is less expensive and I want to note here that it includes one capability not found on the 117: a set of sensing jaws that can measure current up to 200 amps (100 amps on the T5) without breaking the circuit. The 117 is disappointing by comparison when it comes to current measurement. Sure, if you can rig it up so the current flows through the device (which you're not likely to want to do while troubleshooting household circuits), then you can measure up to the basic 10 amps. But the meter doesn't have a milliamp range, which means not only that you cant make really fine current measurements (which I cant say Ive ever needed to do) but also that you can't buy the basic i400 current clamp if you want to add a T5/T6-like no-touch high-current sending capability. You would have to get the much more expensive i410 if you're trying to add that capability -- at which point you're probably going to seriously consider just buying a separate meter that has a built-in clamp. So the complete inability to provide even a halfway economical option for a current clamp is fairly frustrating for an electricians meter and I feel the need to deduct one star. But for any other function, the 117 is a far superior device to the T5 or T6. The 117 will give you more precise readings over a larger range for the things that both meters can measure, and adds capabilities like capacitance (great for troubleshooting a heat pump or other motor with a run capacitor) and low-impedance voltage measurement, which has actually proven a lot more useful than I'd expected, to the point that it feels like a little bit of an oversight that the T5 and T6 don't have it, but I suppose they're trying to keep those devices as simple as possible -- and I do know that some people, especially those just starting out with electrical work, appreciate not having a lot of complicated settings to confuse them. 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Fluke makes arguably the highest quality multimeters you can buy. But it's unfortunate they choose to remove features from more expensive models. The Fluke 116 and 115, for example, both have features the 117 lacks. Why? It would probably cost Fluke an extra dollar or two to put ALL the features of the 11X series into the 117 (or create a 118 that has all features). It's almost as if Fluke wants you to buy multiple meters for different tasks when one meter could easily do everything.I don't have a problem with a product line optimized for electronics, another for automotive, and a third for electricians. But here we have one confusing product line with a mish-mash of almost random features. The Fluke multimeter comparison on the website is also wrong and missing ... MoreFluke makes arguably the highest quality multimeters you can buy. But it's unfortunate they choose to remove features from more expensive models. The Fluke 116 and 115, for example, both have features the 117 lacks. Why? It would probably cost Fluke an extra dollar or two to put ALL the features of the 11X series into the 117 (or create a 118 that has all features). It's almost as if Fluke wants you to buy multiple meters for different tasks when one meter could easily do everything.I don't have a problem with a product line optimized for electronics, another for automotive, and a third for electricians. But here we have one confusing product line with a mish-mash of almost random features. The Fluke multimeter comparison on the website is also wrong and missing data. For example, it shows "n/a" under DC and AC current for the 117 which is incorrect. That's just one of many such errors making an already confusing situation more confusing.Fluke is great at engineering high quality meters but the products are inconsistent, confusing, and the features often seem poorly thought out. Fluke also has inexplicably discontinued, at least in North America, several multimeters that offer more features and performance per dollar than their current offerings. Why? The Fluke 87, 15B, and several others, were legendary great meters.Fluke's marketing choices are beyond disappointing as they no longer offer ANY full featured reasonably priced multimeters. Every current model in North America is either missing one or more key features you can find in even very inexpensive competitive products or it's so expensive (like the 289) you could literally buy a dozen similarly featured competitive meters.
I bought this meter to replace a 115 that was stolen from me. Since I was replacing the meter, I decided to upgrade to the 117. It has all of the features of the 1115 plus auto ranging and non-contact voltage detection. This eliminates the need to carry a separate voltage detector, which means one less tool to carry and keep track of. The 115 served me well and I expect the 117 will do so as well.
I got this a few days ago to help me cope with another fluke meter's short comings in various home shop duties. I tested it out today, was mystified when I couldn't get it to show AC or DC voltage but chalked it up to user error somehow. I brought it over to my dad to show him, we put the leads on some test targets to verify functionality, fortunately it works.The test lead connector barrels that connect to the meter are WAY too long, they should be about half the length they are. The result is a sort of loose fitting connection that sticks too far out from the case. I compared it to my other meter and my dads recently purchased fluke, their connector barrels are much shorter and fit better.The meter is very easy to read, big numbers, great back light when ... MoreI got this a few days ago to help me cope with another fluke meter's short comings in various home shop duties. I tested it out today, was mystified when I couldn't get it to show AC or DC voltage but chalked it up to user error somehow. I brought it over to my dad to show him, we put the leads on some test targets to verify functionality, fortunately it works.The test lead connector barrels that connect to the meter are WAY too long, they should be about half the length they are. The result is a sort of loose fitting connection that sticks too far out from the case. I compared it to my other meter and my dads recently purchased fluke, their connector barrels are much shorter and fit better.The meter is very easy to read, big numbers, great back light when working in dim areas, the case feels very solid and well made. It includes a spot on the back to hang from a strap.The only thing missing from this is an option for a thermocouple to measure temperature surface temperatures, there are so many different fluke models to choose from it's kind of difficult to find the perfect one but this comes close.Tequipment does a nice job of displaying important details of the various models, and even provides some helpful comparisons sometimes to aid the purchaser in making informed decisions.One star deducted for the cr@ppy test leads, otherwise satisfied with the results!
I've been putting off buying this for quite a while and now that I did buy one, I'm glad I did. The reviews here and in most other places really are not kidding about this meter having great build quality, There's a very close attention to detail and this is a very well made and very durable meter. Mine had a small defect, the backlight is not really very even. I'm not sure if it's this batch but I have seen other reviews bring that up. I have seen one of these without this issue. There's also an issue with the display contrast, It looks good at a straight on angle, and it looks great at an angle looking slightly up at the display. The problem is, looking down on the meter. There's very little contrast so it's more faded and it even becomes more difficult to read ... MoreI've been putting off buying this for quite a while and now that I did buy one, I'm glad I did. The reviews here and in most other places really are not kidding about this meter having great build quality, There's a very close attention to detail and this is a very well made and very durable meter. Mine had a small defect, the backlight is not really very even. I'm not sure if it's this batch but I have seen other reviews bring that up. I have seen one of these without this issue. There's also an issue with the display contrast, It looks good at a straight on angle, and it looks great at an angle looking slightly up at the display. The problem is, looking down on the meter. There's very little contrast so it's more faded and it even becomes more difficult to read then it should be. That is the reason for one star off. I would say that it was the battery being bad or slightly dead but I tested it and it was at 9.4V and I put a brand new battery in and found the same issue. More good things, theres a lot. The meter has a pretty intelligent design for the battery. It's literally impossible to install backwards WHILE not having a little 9v battery clip on a wire that can get damaged. The terminals are literally metal strips poking off the motherboard through the back casing into the battery compartment and the battery "door" itself is what actually houses the battery and the battery terminal end is shaped in such a way that you cannot put the battery in backwards. Overall that is a very clever and good design feature. Quite a few people also mentioned the dial being in a bad location and they do not like how it sticks out but, I mean, how many of these reviews state that they dropped the meter and the dial actually came off or otherwise broke. The dial seems in a bad location but it's also very well made. On top of that in the durability topic, I got sand/dust/dirt all over the meter, to the point where the dial was grinding. I was like, Hey, this is a Fluke and it has a water resistance rating (IP54), So I simply washed it off under a sink from all angles (Yes, even the banana plug sockets). A day later the dial was perfectly fine and not grinding as well as the meter was completely functional and showed absolutely no care about having been washed a bunch. Yes that was a bad idea, I knew it, I knew if I had been damaged then I would not have been able to send it back I would have been either stuck trying to fix it or out a meter/200$, No need to leave negative comments, I understood. But there is also absolutely no mention of anyone else on the internet treating their meter in such a way, So I did and I am here to say that it seems like it's not too shabby even in something it isn't officially advertised as being able to take. I do have to say though that if you do this and damage your meter I am in no way responsible or encouraging you, I am just sharing my experience with my own meter.
Outstanding meter! The best I've owned in 20 years of using quality meters. I was immediately impressed by the hefty weight of the device, about one pound. This suggests long durability. The rubber case will protect the meter against all but the most severe drops. The kickstand angles the meter to 45 degrees, making it easy to read. In a nutshell, the meter physically says "quality" in every way I weigh that attribute.My only reluctance in buying the meter concerned the many (not numerous) criticisms of the readout. Yes, the readout isn't the blackest black it could be but it surely isn't a no-go limitation. Empirically, the readout does not diminish from angles of 0 to 30 degrees. Easily read at ~45 degrees, understandably diminishing significantly past ~60 ... MoreOutstanding meter! The best I've owned in 20 years of using quality meters. I was immediately impressed by the hefty weight of the device, about one pound. This suggests long durability. The rubber case will protect the meter against all but the most severe drops. The kickstand angles the meter to 45 degrees, making it easy to read. In a nutshell, the meter physically says "quality" in every way I weigh that attribute.My only reluctance in buying the meter concerned the many (not numerous) criticisms of the readout. Yes, the readout isn't the blackest black it could be but it surely isn't a no-go limitation. Empirically, the readout does not diminish from angles of 0 to 30 degrees. Easily read at ~45 degrees, understandably diminishing significantly past ~60 degrees. The backlight washes out the readout and is seriously ugly, but that function will seldom be used.Read the instruction booklet. Messages such as "Beep", "Lead", etc., will baffle you if you don't read the guide. I downloaded it to permit a search for keywords when the meter doesn't display what I expected. Magic. The audible conductivity beep is loud. Resistance locks in almost immediately. Voltages are accurate. Capacitors and diodes are a snap. The "Volt Alert" function triggers when within a several inches of an AC voltage source - which is a warm fuzzy live-circuit confirmation. The Auto-V function is really a real plus for those of us too lazy to move the knob a few clicks right. I haven't used the Hz function yet. The only thing missing is amperage measurements, but I don't need several hundred dollars of seldom used amperage readings. I can do that with other meters I have. Three year warranty. You can't go wrong with this meter. It you don't need Amps, buy it!
I was given a $400 limit to buy a new meter for diagnosing low voltage electrical. I couldn't find anything that fit my needs for that price point any better than this. The milliamp signal reads out as 0.004-0.020 for 4-20 mA, which isn't ideal, but it works. Just not exactly what I would like when the range of a CO2 sensor is 0-2000 and the signal is 4-20 mA. I certainly will never calibrate anything with this, but it works for diagnostics.
Solid multimeter for basic home, shop, and auto troubleshooting of single phase 120 and 240 VAC. I wanted a safe meter with true RMS meter for basic troubleshooting and verifying abscence of voltage. It's more meter than I need but it's well built and has an auto voltage mode, screens out ghost voltages in auto mode, has non contact voltage detection and is affordable. Fluke 117 has a few more features and is worth the price over the 115 and 116 but doesn't have the HVAC/R focused microamps and temperature from the 116. It wold be nice to have milliamp / micro-amp range and thermocouple probe temperature on the 117. It's CAT III rated, made overseas, has a 3 year warranty, and is affordable. Stepping up to US made Fluke 87, 177 and 179 gives you more features, CAT ... MoreSolid multimeter for basic home, shop, and auto troubleshooting of single phase 120 and 240 VAC. I wanted a safe meter with true RMS meter for basic troubleshooting and verifying abscence of voltage. It's more meter than I need but it's well built and has an auto voltage mode, screens out ghost voltages in auto mode, has non contact voltage detection and is affordable. Fluke 117 has a few more features and is worth the price over the 115 and 116 but doesn't have the HVAC/R focused microamps and temperature from the 116. It wold be nice to have milliamp / micro-amp range and thermocouple probe temperature on the 117. It's CAT III rated, made overseas, has a 3 year warranty, and is affordable. Stepping up to US made Fluke 87, 177 and 179 gives you more features, CAT IV rated, and a higher price.I also looked at the T5 and T6 which have innovative features but T6 open fork meters but there are some issues testing for open neutral.
| Case Features | 10.25" X 6.5" X 3.4" |
| Bar graph | 33 segments, updates 32 per second |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +60°C |
| Battery type | 9 volt Alkaline, IEC 6LR61 |
