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I am an apprentice. I have a fluke 789 it's a $800 meter. It's a process meter would be great for instrument tech doesn't read continuity and a couple other things. Should I sell and buy a different model.
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I would get a different meter to do field work, but depending on what area of the field you wind up in you may wind up needing it in the future. So I wouldn't get rid of it but it wouldn't be my first choice for carrying in the field. A fluke T5 is always great to have and then choose a multimeter depending on what you need. Fluke 117 and 87v are popular choices.
Yes a t5 or t+pro would be fine and you would have about 700$ left over after you sold the 787 on eBay or whatever.
If you needed it on the job a decent contractor would issue you one unless you're some kind of ie technician apprentice and ive never heard of that.
If I'm not mistaken the 787 is for setting up rosemounts and other obscure equipment found in refineries/oil fields/chemical plants or other heavy industrial places. I believe that do math to translate 4mA into 0% and 20mA into 100% and I think it even provides source current too plus other multimeter functions. Just too specialized to be useful for 95% of electricians.
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Voltage is good, also
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Depends what you do and where you work and with whom.
I've been using testers (read cheap meters) my whole electrical life (since '68). They are so good that if I forget them on a job they stay there.
Now I work by myself and never needed a meter during my apprenticeship (service truck, then and now) so I don't get laughed at on the job site. That's important. You may want to impress on the job site.
Lately I'm liking my volt stick. I was doing some maintenance the other day and ran into the plumber in the boiler room. He had a T5.
He's young and I'm old and being brought up proper he didn't say anything, but I'm sure at the bar later with his co-workers...
I should probably get a modern meter. I do have needle swinging thingy in my truck somewhere from years past that I take out on special occasions but now the eyes aren't so good... new glasses ordered tho.
I used Ryobi 18V tools for many years. Work like a bitch for me. Then last year (xmas.. I guess 2 years technically but 400 days say) I treated myself to the M18 line of battery operated tools.
BANG! Instant respect on the job site. :laughing: Must be the color. I do like them tho.
So maybe this year a new meter. Birthday is coming up anyway and I just might want to get that plumbers eyes to pop.
Edit: and if you re-read my first line of this post and then the post below by Kryptes you will see I know of what I speak.
However, I'm convinced there need only be four electricians in Canada that need to be clever with a scope. I actually used one many years ago in a shop environment when I was into electronics and data logging, gas pump controllers. But if you work for him, and his type of work, it's important to have good accurate stuff.
If you worked for me a volt stick would be ok. If it goes bing, bing, bing, - you shut the power off. Truck has that swinging needle for the important stuff till I get a Fluke or something. There you go, two ends of the workforce.
I've been using testers (read cheap meters) my whole electrical life (since '68). They are so good that if I forget them on a job they stay there.
Now I work by myself and never needed a meter during my apprenticeship (service truck, then and now) so I don't get laughed at on the job site. That's important. You may want to impress on the job site.
Lately I'm liking my volt stick. I was doing some maintenance the other day and ran into the plumber in the boiler room. He had a T5.
He's young and I'm old and being brought up proper he didn't say anything, but I'm sure at the bar later with his co-workers...I should probably get a modern meter. I do have needle swinging thingy in my truck somewhere from years past that I take out on special occasions but now the eyes aren't so good... new glasses ordered tho.
I used Ryobi 18V tools for many years. Work like a bitch for me. Then last year (xmas.. I guess 2 years technically but 400 days say) I treated myself to the M18 line of battery operated tools.
BANG! Instant respect on the job site. :laughing: Must be the color. I do like them tho.
So maybe this year a new meter. Birthday is coming up anyway and I just might want to get that plumbers eyes to pop.
Edit: and if you re-read my first line of this post and then the post below by Kryptes you will see I know of what I speak.
However, I'm convinced there need only be four electricians in Canada that need to be clever with a scope. I actually used one many years ago in a shop environment when I was into electronics and data logging, gas pump controllers. But if you work for him, and his type of work, it's important to have good accurate stuff.
If you worked for me a volt stick would be ok. If it goes bing, bing, bing, - you shut the power off. Truck has that swinging needle for the important stuff till I get a Fluke or something. There you go, two ends of the workforce.
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Okay...
Perhaps a new avatar, - to show your softer side.
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I don't watch the show, maybe a couple of times but the pics on the web never show Bubbles with a smile? I do know he is a softie cause his character likes cats. Only pic I could find with half a smile. Must be the character he plays. My neighbour loves that show.
I would love to get this off you, and can offer a new meter or cash let me know if you are interested in working out a deal. Email me at [email protected].
Nick
I just went into my lab, and I can offer you everything an apprentice might need. Being a youtube host I get all types of merchandise sent to me, hands tools to meters to power tools. Let me know once again [email protected]
That meter has been something I have had my eyes really eager to make a deal,
Nick
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