Ratings & Reviews for Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Display Multimeter 10 Amp 1000 -Volt

Great service life and support at the end of life

I have had my Model87 III for over fifteen years and I bought it used. It always was reliable and very tough. So when I began having issues with the unit reading correctly I had my tool dealer send it in for repairs. Fluke wasted very little time responding with an unavailability of parts to fix that model and offered my the latest version for an amazing price and shipped my new to me. It performs just as expected and it will for many years to come.

Confidence in this meter

I have used the 87 series meter for the last 20 years I have worked as an industrial electrician and have confidence in it giving consistent readings. I have used other brands but the quality of their manufacture has always brought me back to Fluke.

Best meter

This meter is built like a tank, and is easy to operate with gloves on. I am not an electrician by trade but somehow always get involved in electrical projects. I have owned other meters in the past that have failed in one way or another. I felt it was time to get a lifelong meter so I purchases the 87V with no regrets.

Great Meter! Would have liked different leads

The 87V is well known to be a rock solid meter. This has definitely been the case for me. No problems whatsoever with the meter. I mainly deal with circuit-level electronics so it is an annoyance that the current ranges default to AC current, but that is a minor complaint. It would be awesome if somehow this was user-configurable. My meter came with the extra-insulated leads but without the removable caps. I think they ship with removable caps now, but I could be mistaken. Fluke also sells leads...

Reliability

My 179 model meter is one of my most used tools. I depend on it every day. When working with someone else and they want to use their cheap non-fluke brand, I tell them no thanks, I'll go get my Fluke. I can trust it every time.

Great Multimeter!

I picked up this multimeter a few months ago for doing some electrical work around my house, in my RV, and on my truck. So far, it was worked great! The body is a durable plastic, the screen is large and easy to read, and it has a ton of different functions. I am still learning how to use many of the different functions, but this has still proven to be a valuable tool to have in my toolbox!

Great Product!

I use this multimeter daily for troubleshooting electrical issues with automated manufacturing systems. This meter has never let me down and has a bunch of cool features to help you keep control of your probes. It's helped me work through everything from high voltage distribution issues to board level component issues.

Industrial User

I work in an industrial environment and this is my go to device for everyday use. It is robust enough to handle the dirty and dusty environment, but accurate enough to handle precise measurements. Took me awhile to step up and buy a quality tool, but once I did, I haven't looked back. Test leads are excellent as well

Indispensible

I bought this to replace an older Fluke 87 that I had for years [until it caught on fire at a jobsite - not of it's own failure though]. I use it every day - every function is easy to navigate, the backlight is crisp when needed, and the tolerance is exactly what I need for my work. I've bought two more [one for my personal use and a spare for the shop] and won't hesitate to get another if I ever have the need.

4 out of 6 Purchased defective

Our company purchased 6 of these meters we now have 2 remaining, yes I know operator error would usually be factored into part of the issue except all 4 that were defective had the same issue we sent back two. Fluke replied it would be more expensive to fix than replace we bought these off Grainger for 500+ ea. Defect that occurred with our meters was a LEAD error no amount of dry time cleared these faults.

Flashing LEAD message, ramdom

I work for a Utility in the Chicagoland area. We have experienced at least 3 of the 87FLUKE where we receive a random error message of LEAD. This is without the unit being wet, dropped, abused, etc. Has anyone else experienced this?

Reg Current Measurement of 87 V DMM

We are using 87V model DMM since 2 years , We use to face issue in current measurement , Ex if we inject 10.00A DMM displays as usual. If we inject 10.01. DMM starts to blink but it also displays the 10.01 as reading. My question is in Datasheet for 87V Fluke has mentioned that the DMM will reads 20A current for 30 Sec duration if it so why the 10.01 A starts blinking both in AC & Dc. We tried in other DMM with same model No's.

I feel safer already

Simply the best and safest DMM on the market. There is very little that you can't do with this marvel. The premium price that you are paying is for the additional safety features. For a DIY such as myself safety is my top priority. There are cheaper DMM that can do many of the same things as the 87V but as soon as you check the CAT ratings you see why they are cheaper.

The legendary Fluke 87

I've been using Fluke products for a long time now, all the way back to the original 87 meter. The 87-V still has that original 87 look and feel with greater accuracy, safety, and functionality. The best general purpose DMM on the market in my opinion.

Great meter, accurate and durable.

Fluke is the best if you want durability and accuracy. I have several other Fluke products.

The best Multimeter I have ever owned

Highly accurate and reliable. Simply the best. A real workhorse of multimeters. Don't settle for anything less then this. Worth every penny.

Great Meter, horrible leads

I purchased 87V + electricians kit yesterday. The meter works great, but the leads are horrible. The leads have a plastic covering up to two millimeters from the edge of the tips preventing the leads from being able to be inserted into plug receptacles! This must be a marketing decision from Fluke, to ensure greater, forced sales of other leads. Any, and all electricians will require different leads, and this decision by Fluke is unacceptable, especially on the 87v which isn't cheap to begin wit...

New Fluke 87V Dead on Arrival

Just purchased a new 87V DMM from Fry's Electronics. Tried to turn it on and it is dead. Purchased a new 9V battery and the meter is still dead. So, if you purchase one of these meters I suggest you check it before you leave the store. And of course, it was Fry's last meter. Now I have to wait almost a week to get a replacement. Not to mention I am out almost $5 on a 9V battery I don't need. Fluke- are you checking these expensive meters before you ship them?

Great meter, disappointing leads

Just got the meter and it so far the meter itself seems great. Was rather shocked by the leads provided. The cat IV rating is with cheap plastic caps that snap on, we will see how long those last. And the alligator clips just slide on so as soon as I get the first nick in the probe I imagine those will start failing. Was expecting a bit more from a company like Fluke. The meter is awesome so I guess I'll just have to by decent set of leads when these wear out in a few months.

Though in weather.

I had left my meter on the curb while proformimg some voltage drops at home on my rig and got drenched in a quick rain storm with the hood up. The Fluke 87VsII Digital Multimeter stood up to the rain water nicely. In addition, with it's huge back lit LED display, and easy to comprehend dial symbols it has made learning the basics of metering super smooth. This is a great tool that will be with me in my career for a long time.