Fluke 87v vs. Gossem Metrawatt Tech m243a? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: rangar-x
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 07:30:26 am
content: Hello,who would advise me to buy??hank you very much for the advice.

author: Smith
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 08:45:14 am
content: I think specs are about the same. I have a Fluke 87V for professional and personal use, and I like it. Batteries last forever, the screen is very clear and it has large digits, the range knob works fantastic, and readings are very fast, auto ranging is too, they are rugged. Only downside is the default AC current measurement (you have to set it to DC manually). They keep their value, and spare parts can be found worldwide. I think most people are satisfied with their Fluke 87V.I don't know about the Gossen Metrawatt. It's a good brand, and I'm convinced it is a good meter too.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 08:59:19 am
content: Defaulting to AC current really gets under my skin.

author: Wytnucls
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 09:10:52 am
content: Overall, the Fluke has more features.In its favor, the Gossen does AC+DC, has slightly better accuracy, more AC current bandwidth and 2 AA batteries.

author: minsik
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 09:46:14 am
content: After 40 years in electronics u want something to rely on. That's fluke..Since the 8020 push button I have had nothing but praise for Fluke products. 75, 75, 79 and 112 I think it was a more basic and budget unit but still pretty good.I tried to work on a smps once with a cheaper meter and false readings caused me no end of headaches.New Fluke and all readings around the 3 phase water cooled 50V 110A supply meant I could take precise reliable readings and in the end fixed 24 of those beasts.There are hidden quality things like rf shielding, pulse protection and lots that you dont see till u need them.So after working in rain, piggeries, up towers and the list goes on.dont stuff around buy a Fluke.mpo.. My personal opinion...changing to DC current is a minor gripe and no problem for me.

author: 0xdeadbeef
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 10:02:23 am
content: I have a Fluke 87V and a Metrahit X-Tra. What's nice about the Metrahit is the on/off switch and the full-range current measurement through one connector. As mentioned before, the Fluke defaulting to AC current is also a bit annoying. On the other hand, the Fluke has one of the best latched continuity tests on the market. Also the Metrahit in its protection shell is quite large and clumsy compared to the Fluke.So honestly, for everyday work I prefer the Fluke. For current measurement, it's nice to have the Metrahit though.

author: Ericho
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 10:05:57 am
content: In the field, Fluke,, no doubt about it. go for the 87In the lab I've been using a Brymen 867s for the past 4 months (after my fluke 85 finaly failed due to torture and abuse outdoors)You could have a look at it, its good

author: Muxr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 04:19:48 pm
content: I love my 87-V. It is just a no frills, dependable workhorse you can rely on. It may not be the best in any given spec. But the sum of all the features, ergonomics, speed and build quality makes it the best DMM imo.

author: rangar-x
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 24, 2015, 07:21:18 pm
content: Hello thank for opinions.I live in Bulgaria, there are not many reviews Gossen or Fluke.The price is the same, about $ 600 and almost no promotions.Will choose Fluke 87v ,because there are good offers in Ebay.

author: Fungus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2015, 08:03:18 am
content: Quote from: minsik on May 24, 2015, 09:46:14 amI'd really hate it for that. I almost never do AC measurements.For that much money they should let people set the default. It already has some power-on options which you set by holding down a button when you switch it on, that means it has some internal memory for that sort of thing.AC/DC default really ought to be in there as well. It's a 'feature' that annoys an awful lot of users.