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06-11-2012, 08:33 PM
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Lucky to be Alive
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Oh, and it's a CAT IV rated clamp too!! Just read the specs on it.........
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06-11-2012, 08:37 PM
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Sorry I made a mistake I have the CL2500, 1000amp AC/DC, I had to go to the site to see, I must have read the what's new CL2200 a few days ago and got stuck on that part number.
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06-11-2012, 11:13 PM
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I have a klein cl3000 that I bought about 6 or 8 months ago because I needed the open jaw to take amp readings on a panel I couldn`t get my clamp into. Its not bad for the $65 I spent on it. I do carry it and have used it for trouble shooting but it is an average reading meter and not as well built as a fluke. It isn`t bad though.
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06-12-2012, 08:30 PM
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NO high voltage here
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The klein meters are supposed to be very very good.
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06-12-2012, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by fanelle
I have a klein cl3000 that I bought about 6 or 8 months ago because I needed the open jaw to take amp readings on a panel I couldn`t get my clamp into. Its not bad for the $65 I spent on it. I do carry it and have used it for trouble shooting but it is an average reading meter and not as well built as a fluke. It isn`t bad though.
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Sorry that you have that CL3000. I think much of the Klein stuff is very good, but I wouldn't touch that CL3000, because it felt like junk to me. It looks like they are replacing the 3000 with the 3200, which looks to be way nicer.
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06-13-2012, 07:18 PM
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It does feel like junk and if Im honest I had to fight myself at first to get myself to use it. I like my flukes but for the money they cost I don`t like getting them covered in the oil, dirt and plastisol that we work in everyday. Thats why I use the CL3000 and a wiggy most of the time. I do have a few good flukes that I break out for doing certain cleaner (more dignified) jobs.
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06-13-2012, 10:23 PM
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I have the Fluke 117/322 Commercial electrical kit from Professional equipment... Works well, a little upset that it says "assembled in America" instead of MADE IN AMERICA.... Still a hell of a meter 120/208 277/480 I feel very confident metering these voltages.
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06-13-2012, 10:27 PM
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http://www.professionalequipment.com...eters-testers/
117 is true RMS... and the 322 clamp is a handy little clamp for leveling out phases and such... happy camper here... easy to use and read... unlike UEI meter that has 4 different things going on at a time on your little 2'' x 2'' screen... Good starter / replaceable meters... Go for the fluke
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06-13-2012, 10:47 PM
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I hope the Klein guy who pops in occasionally has passed these comments along to his superiors.
In case I was ambiguous the first time around, let me repeat. Your meters are junk. I'll never buy a Klein meter, ever. Drop the meter line. You cannot compete with Fluke's quality and reputation.
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06-13-2012, 10:50 PM
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NO high voltage here
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I see the klein guys weekly.
They do check this forum
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06-13-2012, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeh32
I see the klein guys weekly.
They do check this forum
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Well, you're the one that sees the Klein guy weekly..........So, ask him one week, and report back
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06-13-2012, 11:05 PM
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I see the klein guys weekly.
They do check this forum
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Let them know they make inferior test and measurement products. 
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06-13-2012, 11:35 PM
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I couldn't find my fluke and bought a Klein from the HD around the corner from where I was working. I think it was CL200... sucks! Gives false readings, one of the leads failed a few months after purchase. I'm not a fan. Fluke has been theonly meter maker that I can rely on.
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06-14-2012, 02:00 AM
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For the Klein guy checking this forum - how do you justify your end pricing of $183 for the klein 110 impact tool from Corys supply house distributed through the Hamer brand in New Zealand, that was with my guy who sorts me out a discount price. I priced 2000 series dykes for a young fella and was quoted $160. I would appreciate it if you would discuss fair reccomended pricing with your distributors that a working man can afford.
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06-14-2012, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chewy
For the Klein guy checking this forum - how do you justify your end pricing of $183 for the klein 110 impact tool from Corys supply house distributed through the Hamer brand in New Zealand, that was with my guy who sorts me out a discount price. I priced 2000 series dykes for a young fella and was quoted $160. I would appreciate it if you would discuss fair reccomended pricing with your distributors that a working man can afford.
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I just went and looked up the Klein guy. He hasn't posted since October 2010, so I wouldn't say he's "checking this Forum". At this rate, it could be years until you hear from him.
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06-14-2012, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Voltage Hazard
I just went and looked up the Klein guy. He hasn't posted since October 2010, so I wouldn't say he's "checking this Forum". At this rate, it could be years until you hear from him.
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There's another Klein Tools person who was here very recently. I forgot what screen name he's using.
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02-13-2013, 07:04 PM
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Local supply house salesman said by the end of March 2013 all Klein meters will be made in the USA
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02-13-2013, 07:05 PM
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Local supply house salesman said by the end of March 2013 all Klein meters will be made in the USA
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I'll believe it when I see it.
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02-13-2013, 07:15 PM
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as far as meters go if those are your only two choices get the fluke, but there are other good ones out there such as Ideal, BK precision, amprobe and of course as previously stated fluke
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What would you know about meters for an electrician? You string Cat5 for a living.
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02-13-2013, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pjg
Local supply house salesman said by the end of March 2013 all Klein meters will be made in the USA
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No way in hell that's happening. I want what that supply house guy is smoking.
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