<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" ><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><DIV>I just tuned in to this thread so sorry if this information has already been presented but thought all should know that Fluke has a major recall effort for 33-series clamp meters manufactured between Jan 08 and Feb 09. Apparently there is a potentially hazardous defect in the circuit board where the meter may show low or no voltage when there is actually high voltage. See the following link for serial numbers affected:</DIV>
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<DIV>We were notified that one of our meters was on the recall and Fluke replaced it quickly and easily. In spite of this problem (even good companies make mistakes), we also like these meters - they've stood up well in places like the wilds of Africa.<BR><BR></DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px"><BR>From: penobscotsolar@midmaine.com <penobscotsolar@midmaine.com><BR>Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Craftsman 82062 DC/AC Amp Clamp<BR>To: "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org><BR>Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 7:43 AM<BR><BR>
<DIV class=plainMail>I've dropped my six year old Fluke 337 three times, once off a second<BR>story ladder onto a gravel driveway, and I'm still using it without ever<BR>sending it off for repair.<BR><BR>Daryl <SPAN>DeJoy</SPAN><BR>NABCEP Certified PV installer<BR>Penobscot Solar Design<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>> Don't know about the rest of you, but I can and eventually will drop<BR>> anything.....<BR>><BR>> Bob<BR>><BR>> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Joel Davidson<BR>> <<A href="http://us.mc373.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net">joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net</A>>wrote:<BR>><BR>>> Thank you all for the good advice. Is the Fluke 336 rugged? Can it be<BR>>> dropped?<BR>>><BR>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Balchowsky" <<A href="http://us.mc373.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=max@seesolar.com"
ymailto="mailto:max@seesolar.com">max@seesolar.com</A>><BR>>> To: "RE-wrenches" <<A href="http://us.mc373.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" ymailto="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</A>><BR>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:02 AM<BR>>> Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Craftsman 82062 DC/AC Amp Clamp<BR>>><BR>>><BR>>><BR>>><BR>>>> Joel, the best "tool" Investment I ever made was my Fluke 336 (had it<BR>>>> for<BR>>>> years until someone wanted it bad enough to steal), I replaced it with<BR>>>> a 337<BR>>>> and have a Mastech MS2138R as a back up, both have served me well......<BR>>>><BR>>>> Max Balchowsky<BR>>>> SEE Systems<BR>>>> Newport Beach, Ca.92662<BR>>>> 760-403-6810<BR>>>><BR>>>><BR>>>><BR>>>> -----
Original Message ----<BR>>>> From: Joel Davidson <<A href="http://us.mc373.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net">joel.davidson@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>>>> To: RE-wrenches <<A href="http://us.mc373.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" ymailto="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</A>><BR>>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:40:34 AM<BR>>>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Craftsman 82062 DC/AC Amp Clamp<BR>>>><BR>>>> Wrenches,<BR>>>><BR>>>> I really like my little Craftsman 82062 Multi-Meter with DC/AC Amp<BR>>>> Clamp<BR>>>> because it has a wide range, measures amps, volts, continuity, and low<BR>>>> price. It's a handy little all-in-one trouble-shooting tool - when it<BR>>>> works.<BR>>>> The trouble is it
does not stand up to field use (cheap). I'm really<BR>>>> careful<BR>>>> (even have the original cheap plastic case in brand new condition) but<BR>>>> have<BR>>>> gone through 3 meters in a few years. Any recommendations for a small<BR>>>> multi-meter with a small DC amp clamp for getting into tight spaces? As<BR>>>> always, thank you very much for your advice.<BR>>>><BR>>>> Joel Davidson<BR>>>> _______________________________________________<BR>>>> List sponsored by Home Power magazine<BR>>>><BR>>>> List Address: <A href="http://us.mc373.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org" ymailto="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</A><BR>>>><BR>>>> Options & settings:<BR>>>> <A href="http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org"
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