I scored a Fluke 289 from CraigsList for $275 and not just the 289 digital millimeter but a nearly mint in the box full FVF combo kit. That includes the carry bag, Fluke View Plus Design, data cable, magnet hanger and a nicely printed Fluke View manual.
This is a super clean “used for two weeks” 289! How cool is that? I’m shooting this video in the “Hunters great kill” style of course but also to ask my viewers how interested they are in a front to back, full feature review of the 289 including comparison to my Fluke 87-V workhorse.
I’m also asking for feedback from my viewers if they would like a teardown video of both these meters. Not sure how good I would be at a teardown but I’ve watched a lot of EEVBlog meter teardowns and could try my hand at a multimeter teardown video. Not sure that makes me qualified but I’m the guy with the camera right.
I also give the viewers a peek at my VoltageStandard.com “DMMCheck Plus” reference check tool. I used it to make sure the 289 was working well and that it was still well within its calibration specifications before I dropped the money on the table. Makes one feel a lot better knowing the meter is testing good against a known good reference source whether you’re buying a multimeter or just checking your gear. I’m going to do a full review of the VoltageStandard.com “DMMCheck Plus” in another video. I purchased this tool myself so it will not be a paid infomercial, I really do like the “DMMCheck Plus” and it is very handy.
I learned about this tool from Martin Lorton’s channel. Here is a video link where Martin uses the DMMCheck:
My 9yr old son Alex was the camera man again. I have hacked up all my camera gear to make an all new overhead camera gantry and it’s still in the works so I needed help. Alex says he really wants to see the teardown. Right, I think I best keep my 289 up high. HA!
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More interested in seeing old/vintage stuff worked on then review of the new Fluke…
Derek
I have to agree with Derek. I am much more interested in your articels on fixing old stuff. FYI: I like the brief DMMCheck Plus plug. Thought about getting one right away!
Cheers,
Vernon
Hi Todd.
I can’t wait to see a review of the DMMCheck Plus!
I find your articles on fixing things the most interesting, asp if it includes how and where to test. Would be most interested in a review of the DMMCheck Plus though.
@All, OK, I will put the DMMCheck Plus review on the top of my todo list. Thanks.
I would love to see a thoughtful review of both those meters!
I’m surprised the video did not show the meter turned on. I would be interested to see a review of your Fluke 289, and what you think of it.
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