WTB: Rubber case for Fluke 80 series - Page 1
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author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2013, 09:52:36 pm
content: Winter has come and it is pretty cold in my lab, my Fluke 85’s are naked and they look very silly because they have coldJoking aside, I have 4 Fluke 85’s without rubber case, I got them second hand while ago, I am looking for second hand or new rubber cases, if you have one laying around because your meter is broken or gone just PM me we will talk about the price.I could buy the new model from a store but I like to try like this first to see if someone got something for me.See how silly they look

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2013, 11:37:08 pm
content: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLUKE-H80-Yellow-Protective-Case-83-85-86-87-88-88-V-87-V-/370734179168?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56517aa360They must be so cold in the winter, without their coats

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 17, 2013, 12:13:49 am
content: Lol yeah last time I check on them they where hugging each other to get warmSaturation, that is actually nice price but:QuoteI try to ask him but eBay says:QuoteThanks for heads up

author: iloveelectronics
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timestamp: January 17, 2013, 08:32:07 am
content: I found this:http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.4-5615216413.3.3mnWNj&id=14650269999The seller said he still needed to check if they are in stock, but the price listed there is about US$25, excluding shipping. He seems to have a few other Fluke accessories for sale too.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 08:36:03 am
content: If it doesn't have to be a Fluke holster, a few of competition have copied the series 80 multimeter in almost the same dimensions including the holster.

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 09:12:20 am
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on January 17, 2013, 08:32:07 amThose look alright there, and its Fluke branded possibly it is fake but I can be wrong to, the thing is I my Chinese is not that goodHe has some complete 87V housings too and the price is same as the holster that’s just weird.I think you know the shipment costs from China to Europe countries how much would this cost to ship you think?By the way I might contact you next month for a UT61E, at the moment I am busy to get couple other meters, I want a UT61E just because they sell good, I want to see it in real and have it in my collection, I am pleased with the pocket one UT10A and insulation tester, was expecting less better quality.Quote from: retiredcaps on January 17, 2013, 08:36:03 amThanks Retiredcaps, if the holster look exactly same I would check on those, but to be honest I want my meters looking genuine.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 09:48:53 am
content: If you want I can talk to the seller and actually help you get them here first and ship to you from where I am (Hong Kong). Shipping will depend on the actual weight (and how many you want) but I reckon it shouldn't cost more than US$3-4 per holster.Quote from: Spawn on January 17, 2013, 09:12:20 am

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 03:19:12 pm
content: Thanks Frankie, I believe that is your nameIf you could check with the seller about the stock I might buy one holster to see the quality first, like I said I want to buy UT61E from you too when you know more about the holsters I will order the multimeter next month from you so you can ship them together with a extra costs for your trouble and extra fee for the shipment of course

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 18, 2013, 03:06:54 pm
content: Sorry Spawn, the seller says he's out of stock at the momentQuote from: Spawn on January 17, 2013, 03:19:12 pm

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 18, 2013, 03:12:58 pm
content: It is okay, this is not the first winter they go through naked

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 18, 2013, 04:32:29 pm
content: Just knit them some jackets and they will be fine.

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 19, 2013, 10:33:34 pm
content: Lol yeah can you imagine

author: notsob
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timestamp: January 19, 2013, 11:12:18 pm
content: Glad to see you didn't put the'don't turn it on - take it apart' decal on the jacket pocket

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2013, 06:15:05 am
content: Need a hoodie for the display though.......

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2013, 01:06:31 pm
content: Quote from: Spawn on January 18, 2013, 03:12:58 pmThey are tough! Officially the model number is Fluke C10 meter holster.http://www.myflukestore.com/p1427/fluke_c10_meter_holster.phpI think this is one case were a counterfeit or copy would be a good choice, given how expensive it is even used.

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2013, 02:19:57 pm
content: Thanks saturation, I got couple other part numbers too, FLUH80M the new case with magnetic strap, and according my Fluke 87 manual C81Y (yellow case) and C81G (grey case) these two are the first models, I don’t know where to get a copy/fake but we will see.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 06:49:14 am
content: Do you have a USA friend who can buy and reship?http://www.ebay.com/itm/121055312041

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 22, 2013, 08:00:30 am
content: NopeIf anyone could buy for me I would be really happy, I am even willing to pay 50 USD for these plus shipment costs.

author: dr_p
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timestamp: January 22, 2013, 02:14:00 pm
content: why don't you ask the seller if he ships them to you for let's say 60$?

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 22, 2013, 02:35:42 pm
content: Quote from: dr_p on January 22, 2013, 02:14:00 pmEbay won't let me ask question unfortunatly, it is some EU thing.

author: krivx
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 04:09:08 pm
content: "We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing."It's a shame, I'm looking for 1 cheap holster.

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 22, 2013, 06:05:33 pm
content: Yeap I get same thing, I am going crazy here why wouldn't someone sell stuff outside US? Maybe about the payment and hassle but if someone has a good feedback it shouldn’t be a problem.I don’t think we will get same opportunity again. I am subscribed to Fluke 80’s series stuff but I only get mail about the things which are shipped worldwide, so I didn’t see this one either till retiredcaps posted.By the way, thanks for the link retiredcaps, I was so excited and forgot to thank you

author: dr_p
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 10:02:45 pm
content: Quote from: Spawn on January 22, 2013, 06:05:33 pmThe seller's preferred method of shipping might be overwhelmingly expensive outside US. Like in the hundreds of dollars region.

author: marshallh
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timestamp: January 23, 2013, 06:19:34 am
content: If you want I can buy all 4 he has and ship them to you, shipping will cost $20-40

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 23, 2013, 06:57:55 am
content: Quote from: marshallh on January 23, 2013, 06:19:34 amPM sent!and thanks a lot!

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 08:13:16 am
content: Quote from: Spawn on January 22, 2013, 06:05:33 pmFrom the seller feedback that I have gotten, it only takes one person worldwide to leave a negative or unreasonably complain about long shipping times or dishonestly claim they never received the item to ruin it for the rest of us.QuoteYou are welcome. I totally regret now selling the older flex holster and keeping the newer one. The flex stand gave me more viewing angle options and I prefer the slip in probe holders.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 08:16:16 am
content: BTW, I think your Extech MM570A orange holster will fit the Fluke 80 series.

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 23, 2013, 08:42:08 am
content: Thanks again retiredcapsMarshall bought them for me, I got some nice rubber cleaner specially for removing stuff from rubber rollers and it works quite well on these holsters, so I am hoping to get them clean.You are right about the feedback system, some people don’t have patience and start complaining about shipment issues after a week, mostly those guys are new on Ebay whenever I see a negative feedback on a seller I check the feedback giver and 90% of those have below 10 feedbacks themselves.Since 2003 my total negative feedback to others is only two, and both sellers don’t have ebay stores anymore so they where fraud.And indeed the holster does fitFirst thing what I did when I was taking the video and got rid of the holster I grabbed one of the Fluke 80’s to compare its similarity with the Extech, later I edit that part out.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 08:49:54 am
content: Quote from: Spawn on January 23, 2013, 08:42:08 amI would love to see before and after pictures to see how clean you can get them. I would also appreciate if you could share some of the cleaners/techniques/tips.

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 23, 2013, 08:54:21 am
content: Maybe you did notice I love to post photossure I will put some photos and show the cleaner I use.

author: krivx
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timestamp: January 23, 2013, 01:01:08 pm
content: You bought all 6? Would you mind selling one to me?

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 23, 2013, 03:55:33 pm
content: Krivx, I got 5 80’s series one of these 87 have holster so I need one spare and 4 for the 85’s, so there will be one left, when they arrive I will send a PM to you. I am not sure where you are in Europe.I am trying to get a 87V second hand for a decent price but mostly those have a holster.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 04:22:35 pm
content: Careful of the Blankrola, it dissolves plastic but does nothing to vulcanised rubber. Rather use some soap and water instead, or a mild ammoniated cleaner.

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 04:36:34 pm
content: Thanks for heads up SeanB, I am using a Disko rubber roll cleaner, I do this for years now my meters are clean but I use it on the Flukes we got at work or when I get second hand Fluke with dirty holster, the Fluke 87 in the picture above is one of those it had almost near black holster when I got itIf the previous owner use a marker that’s bigger problem it goes almost a mm dipper in to the holster and won’t get off.This is the product I am using:http://www.disko.com//html-usa/page-big-1688.html

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 04:56:24 pm
content: Quote from: krivx on January 23, 2013, 01:01:08 pmKrivx, I was just looking closely in to the pictures and only 4 of the original Fluke holsters is usable one older model holster is missing the stand and the right bottom one is not a real Fluke holster.

author: krivx
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 05:24:31 pm
content: Ok, no problem. I'll keep a look out for a used holster or clone.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2013, 08:14:41 am
content: A new batch came up from the same seller.http://www.ebay.com/itm/111006165529The bad news for non USA ebay members is realpcola will only ship to the USA and USPSsignificantlyraised their prices on Jan 27, 2013 for International shipping.PS. I have no financial affiliation or gain with this seller or auction.

author: mianchen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2013, 08:42:11 am
content: There's one for sale on eBay.co.uk atm, sorry forgot to link in

author: Spawn
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timestamp: January 28, 2013, 01:45:18 pm
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on January 28, 2013, 08:14:41 amYes, he was writing about that in the previous batch indeed. It looks like he could combine these and make couple good ones before selling, this time he doesn’t have a fake one.

author: BillyD
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 05, 2013, 01:02:57 pm
content: Not sure if this was already mentioned, but saw this one for sale on Ebay today. Ending tomorrow.FLUKE 87 TRUE RMS MULTIMETER YELLOW PROTECTION CASEhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-87-TRUE-RMS-MULTIMETER-YELLOW-PROTECTION-CASE-/111005915344?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item19d877d8d0

author: Spawn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2013, 12:05:43 am
content: I already said thanks to Marshall personally, but I want to do it public tooMarshall thanks a lot, if you didn’t do this for me, there was no way to find 6 Fluke holsters here in the Netherlands.As I promised before I took before and after photos of the holsters. Cleaning took long time and the holsters are clean maybe not much as I wanted with the marker marks on them, one of them was painted and also the edges where marked with marker, I couldn’t see that before because of the dirt.I wanted to put them directly in the dishwasher but my wife didn’t like that idea lol, so I had to clean them before I put in the dishwasher, I used a old sponge scrubber, I will post the photo below, I used a old one because a newer one would scratch the holsters. For narrow places like test probe holsters I used a toothbrush with some dish wash fluid called Dreft here. This took me almost 2 hours and then I put the holsters in the dishwasher twice in a row at 55 Celsius (131 Fahrenheit) timer at 1 hour 36 minutes (in total 3 hours 12 minutes)To be honest dishwasher didn’t make it shine, it didn’t change a lot. Also I took out the stands so those won’t bend at that temperature.As last I used Disko rubber roller cleaners to make it shine and clean further, see the results below.I used this kind a sponge, didn’t know how to explain so posting a photo of it:Before photos:After photos:I believe this one was the one out second photo above:This was worse of them all, and it is still worse one, the marker written “SHOP” was explaining everything, it was painted marked on the edges with a marker:The middle one is my 87 with its OEM holster, it is never cleaned like these, it is there for color reference, second one from left was marked with “SHOP” as I mentioned and you can still see the marker residue on the edges, roller cleaner took most off but not all:At least they are warm and cozy now