They don't make Fluke like the use to?

[AJ]

I have a Fluke 113 multimeter that I carry in my truck for a back up meter. A short time after I received it the knob come off. I snapped it back on and did not think much more about it at the time.

Now the knob does not stay on at all.

I have used fluke meters for years and never had a problem with any of them. My everyday multimeter is a fluke that I have had for at least 15 years.

This Fluke 113 is the newest fluke I have bought in a few years and I'm wondering if they don't make Fluke meters like they use to or is my problem with this meter just a 'fluke'?

Anyone else here had any problems with there Fluke multimeter?

I hope the Fluke 113 we gave away is holding up better then this one.

[Icehouse]

One word "Ideal"  http://www.idealindustries.com/prodDetail.do?prodId=490-series-digital-multimeters&div=1&l1=multimeters 

[AJ]

Is the 490 the model you have? What do you use for a clamp amp meter?

I have been eyeing the Fluke 902 HVAC Clamp meter for some time now.
http://www.fluke.com/Fluke/usen/Clamp-Meters/Fluke-902.htm?PID=56151

[JWWebster]

I like this one:

$96

[AJ]

I like this one:

$96

Can't check temp or caps with that one.

[AJ]

I posted about my meter on Flukes Facebook Page and they are going to replace it for me. 

[JWWebster]

Can I have your old one? Or do ya gotta send it in to them?

[Icehouse]

  Check out this: http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=29&prodid=92

[AJ]

Can I have your old one? Or do ya gotta send it in to them?

I don't know yet, but I'm going to guess that the new meter will come with a pre paid return shipping label in the box so I can ship the old one back to them.

If not it's all yours JW.   

[jumptrout51]

A few squirts from JW's Zoomspout and it will be good as new.

[AJ]

Check out this: http://www.extech.com/instruments/product.asp?catid=29&prodid=92

AC/DC Voltage, AC Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Diode, Continuity and Type K Thermometer

All that and a IR Thermometer! Wow!!

[AJ]

A few squirts from JW's Zoomspout and it will be good as new.

ROFL...

I'm sure it could be fixed easy enough, but being it's so new I wanted to contact Fluke to see what they would say about it.

[JWWebster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[AJ]

Can I have your old one? Or do ya gotta send it in to them?

JW,

I got the replacement Fluke in the mail yesterday afternoon and they don't want the old one back.

I will drop the old one in the mail for you Monday. 

[JWWebster]

Gracias Amigo!