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Bruno2

Just Got My New DVOM

I purchased the coolest Digital Volt Meter. It is a Fluke 233.

https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-233-Remote-Display-Multimeter/dp/B002X7ZX00

Fluke makes a 233A which is designated for automotive use. I do a lot of residential diagnosis with my meters so I didnt want one more geared towards automotive because I have always been able to use a regular DVOM to trouble shoot or diagnose anything in the realm of automotive. I didnt look to see exactly what the differences were between the two, but I know I just wanted the regular 233.

Having a remote display I can load test batteries from the driver's seat or go to a load center and turn off breakers until I find the one my meter was hooked to. Really a cool tool!

Whitey: 1996 F 250 XL CCLB 4X4 7.3 DI ZF5 (The Work Horse) Lots of power mods
Whitey Jr: AKA Jr 1982 F 150 CCLB 4X4 351W C6 (Jr Work Horse) respectable power, but not over the top
The Bronco: 1987 Bronco XLT 351W C6 (needs work) Lots of off road mods and plenty of power mods
The Dodge: 2006 Ram 2500 CCSB 4X4 5.9 HO Cummins (The reliable ride that cant keep an AC in itself) (5th AC go around almost complete)

85lebaront2

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That is nice! If I decide I want to replace my Fluke 75 (free) I might look into that.

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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Gary Lewis

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I like it! That remote would have been nice in so many situations. Sold!

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Rembrant

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That is a great meter. The Fluke stuff is very nice.

I couldn't have a garage/toolbox without digital multi~meters. Mine is not a Fluke, but I do use it all the time, for automotive, for home use, and once in a while for work stuff.

I was just using my TES clamp meter yesterday to check the load on my little generator. Power was out for almost 24hrs, and I like to keep an eye on the amps so I don't overload it.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

ArdWrknTrk

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In reply to this post by 85lebaront2

Speaking of 'Fluke 75'...my Meterman 33XR STB yesterday while trying to un-&#$@? some 3-way switches.

The Fluke was called up from reserves and performed like the champ he was, 40odd year's ago.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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My Craftsman just won't die, so I haven't found the justification for a Fluke. But that's what I'll buy when/if the time comes.

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ArdWrknTrk

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The Fluke is over 40, and my Simpson in it's '60's.

The Meterman is probably 15 or so.
But it isn't DEAD, dead.
All the scales work.
Maybe it just needs a new set of leads or something.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gary Lewis

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And the Simpson has an actual needle, with a mirror behind it, that lets you see changes in the reading. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end.

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Steve83

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Bruno2 wrote

Fluke makes a 233A which is designated for automotive use. ... I didnt look to see exactly what the differences were between the two...

The A comes with accessories. The meter is the same.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009TC8YYY

Gary Lewis wrote

And the Simpson has an actual needle, with a mirror behind it, that lets you see changes in the reading.

My BluePoint has a high-speed bar graph under the big digital display that works like a needle, but with the benefits of being a high-resistance digital meter. It's lost in the glare in this pic, but this is the meter: