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EEVblog 1692 – $130 Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter REVIEW

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Is a US$130 Fluke multimeter any good? A review of the Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter

Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1692-$130-fluke-17b-max-multimeter-review/

Why are Fluke meters so expensive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay9wFQAW19Y

Fluke 17B multimeter teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbEtcpM0RGc
Fluke vs Brymen Teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hlmq57FQQk

00:00 – US$130 Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter

02:32 – Construction
04:52 – What’s in the (China Only) box?
06:14 – New TL31 probes for electronics use
07:03 – Teardown
11:32 – Input Alert Jacks
13:22 – Bottom of PCB
14:54 – Really glossy solder mask
16:35 – Data port?
17:13 – Pro Tip: Replacing self tapping screws
18:10 – Power On and that BIG display!
19:11 – Backlight. Dim but nice.
19:43 – Continuity tester
20:59 – The Range Switch has changed
21:32 – No TouchHold
22:46 – The capacitance range accuracy FAILED
23:37 – Accuracy tests
24:48 – High Voltage Overload testing
26:18 – 240V Mains up the clacker
26:52 – Ohms accuracy testing
27:33 – Drop Testing
27:58 – Current accuracy testing
29:09- LED testing kinda sucks, and more capacitor testing
29:39 – Capacitor testing SUCKS
31:44- Battery Life measurements
33:40 – Conclusion

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