[cdnelectrician]

Not to open a can of worms, but someone may throw a fit now that production of some of their products have been moved to China, from Everett, WA

I am aware of that, I believe that most of their higher range test tools are still made in the states. Fluke is probably one of the few test tool manufacturers to still make anything in the US.

 

[wptski]

I am aware of that, I believe that most of their higher range test tools are still made in the states. Fluke is probably one of the few test tool manufacturers to still make anything in the US.

The 87V, 179, 287 and 289 are made in the USA or so says Fluke.

 

[Zog]

I'd recommend calibrating the meter, if you are using this for anything more than a go no go voltage tester. We calibrate all meters and test equipment once a year and after any repairs.

Yep same here. the displayed values should not be relied on if the meter is not calibrated recently.

 

[wptski]

Yep same here. the displayed values should not be relied on if the meter is not calibrated recently.

I can see getting a calibration after a repair and if you know readings are off but do you "actually" see any difference in readings with your annual calibration? I know your going to say that your job requires calibrated equipment, correct? Most don't fall into your catagory.

If you started a poll on how many electricians get their equipment calibrated annually, I might be wrong but I say very few do.