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Fluke 179 True RMS Digital Multimeter





Versatile meter for maintenance, field service and bench repair.
The Fluke 179 True-rms digital multimeter has the features needed to find most electrical and HVAC problems. Simple to use with significant improvements like True-rms, frequency, capacitance, temperature and min-max record.
The Fluke 179 has more measurement functions, conformance to the latest safety standards, and a much larger display with backlight that's easier to view.
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All inputs are protected to measurement CAT III 1000 V and CAT IV 600V. This meter can withstand transient impulses in excess of 8000 V to help protect you from arc blasts resulting from surges and spikes.
For even greater value, the Fluke 179 is also available in the following kits:
Fluke 179/EDA2 Electronics Multimeter and Deluxe Accessory Combo Kit or
Fluke 179/1AC-II Electrician's Multimeter and Voltage Tester Combo Kit or
Fluke 179/61 Industrial Multimeter and Infrared Thermometer Combo Kit or
Fluke 179/TPAK Digital Multimeter & ToolPak Combo Kit or
Fluke 179/IMSK Digital Multimeter & Clamp Meter Combo Kit
Also available with no temperature as Fluke 177 or as Fluke 175
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- Analog Bargraph
- Auto (Touch) Hold
- Auto Power Off
- Auto Ranging
- Backlight
- Capacitance
- Continuity
- Counts 6000
- Counts 6000 Counts
- Current AC AC Amps: 10
- Current DC DC Amps: 10
- Dangerous Voltage Indicator
- Diode Test
- Display Hold
- Frequency 100
- Integrated Holster
- Low Battery Indicator
- Low Input Impedance
- Manual Ranging
- Min/Max Min/Max/Avg
- Min/Max/Avg
- Resistance 50
- Smoothing
- Temperature
- True RMS
- Voltage AC AC Volts: 1000
- Voltage DC DC Volts: 1000
| Battery Life | 200 hours typical |
| Battery Type | 9V |
| Capacitance Accuracy | 1.20% |
| CAT III Rating | 1000V |
| CAT IV Rating | 600V |
| Current AC Accuracy | 1.50% |
| Current DC Accuracy | 1.00% |
| Dimensions | 43 x 90 x 185 mm |
| Resistance Accuracy | 0.90% |
| Temperature Accuracy | 1.00% |
| Voltage AC Accuracy | 1.00% |
| Voltage DC Accuracy | 0.09% |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Weight | 420 g |
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Great Design High Quality Build Very Functional
The Bad:
Diode function can't measure voltages above approx. 2 volts
The Bottom Line:
This multimeter is awesome. The autorange feature makes the dial much less cluttered then some other multimeters. The back light and thermometer are really handy features. This multimeter does exactly what you would expect, provide you with accurate readings for all the listed measurement.
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