Which used multimeter? Wavetek, Fluke, or Ideal?

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Noticed that old Fluke meters are selling for $50-$80 whereas
comparable Wavetek meters, same features, sell for $10-$30. Any
suggestions on whether the extra cost of a used Fluke is worth it, over
Wavetek? Also, is the Ideal multimeter really a Wavektek? (Buttons are
in the same position, same functions.) But, why cheaper?

 

[Guest]

Noticed that old Fluke meters are selling for $50-$80 whereas
comparable Wavetek meters, same features, sell for $10-$30. Any
suggestions on whether the extra cost of a used Fluke is worth it, over
Wavetek? Also, is the Ideal multimeter really a Wavektek? (Buttons are
in the same position, same functions.) But, why cheaper?

My guess is that the condition of the meter and its functions are more
important to you than the brand. However, Fluke has a better reputation
than the other 2 manufacturers, and this probably has the most to do with
the difference in price.

Norm

 

[Robert Baer]

Noticed that old Fluke meters are selling for $50-$80 whereas
comparable Wavetek meters, same features, sell for $10-$30. Any
suggestions on whether the extra cost of a used Fluke is worth it, over
Wavetek? Also, is the Ideal multimeter really a Wavektek? (Buttons are
in the same position, same functions.) But, why cheaper?

My guess is that the condition of the meter and its functions are more
important to you than the brand. However, Fluke has a better reputation
than the other 2 manufacturers, and this probably has the most to do with
the difference in price.

Norm
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Another thing to consider about Fluke DVMs: if the quality and
precision and stability of their present hand-helds is similar to their
bench models made in the 90's, then they EARN that price difference.
At Ford Aerospace calibration lab, we received 10-20 of their bench
DVMs; they all tested similar - almost ten times more accurate than
their specs.
And 6 months later, they had not changed; we altered their cal
schedule to 1 year, but theoretically could have made that 3 years if
regulations had allowed that.

 

[JeffM]

Any suggestions on whether the extra cost of a used Fluke

is worth it, over Wavetek?
dennis702717

We were using DMMs in an environment
where we we creating 15kV pulses with fast edges.
The uPs in all the other DMMs freaked out.
Only the OLD Fluke kept reading consistantly.