[RE-wrenches] 1000vdc rated multi meter/clamp on

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I use the Klein CL2000 and I believe it's 1000V rated cat3. I don't like the way the leads attach but other than that I like the meter. 

Jesse Dahl

NABCEP PV Installation Professional
IBEW Local 292 - Electrician 
Electrical/Solar PV Instructor - HCC

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> On Feb 20, 2017, at 10:08 AM, August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:
> 
> We have a couple of Fluke 381 meters. I recommend them although battery life
> has been a problem. Now we always keep spare batteries in the case.
> 
> I like having the iFlex option for measuring amperage where the standard
> clamp jaws can't reach. The removable display is nice but not a must have
> for me.
> 
> Our crew members supply their own meters here at Luminalt. I've seen all
> kinds of brands with differing quality. It is somewhat shocking how often
> cheap meters fail or give the wrong readings. There is nothing worse than
> having a meter you need to count on either not work or give a bogus reading.
> 
> Separately, I have a fluke 116 meter for HVAC and it is my go to for normal
> day to day work. We still service solar hot water systems and it reads
> thermistors accurately whereas the normal electrician types meters often do
> not.
> 
> August
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On
> Behalf Of jay
> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 1:57 PM
> To: RE-wrenches
> Subject: [RE-wrenches] 1000vdc rated multi meter/clamp on
> 
> HI All,
> 
> I’m in the market for a 1000vdc rated multi meter clamp on.
> 
> I am looking for what others would buy again or have thoughts on.
> 
> It doesn’t have to be a clamp on, but I would need a clamp on option.
> 
> I’ve looked at the Fluke 233, but the flex clamp doesn’t work with it, and
> maybe there are some issues with battery life The 375/376 FC look solid The
> Seaward clamp meter
> 
> And there are a few others.
> 
> All thoughts are welcome,
> 
> thanks
> jay
> 
> peltz power
> 
> 
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