I have an original first generation Fluke 87 with 4,000 counts, ±(0.1% + 1) basic DC accuracy, and green backlight which I bought from Joseph Electronics in Niles, Illinois just over 30 years ago. At one point, the display started to fade (i.e. segments dropping out). I understand this was a big problem with this series early on. Even my dad's Fluke 8060A (the predecessor to the model 87) suffered from the same problem. Apparently this was due to some degradation in the elastomer strips used in that time. Fluke has since offered a display upgrade kit (DR80) with better elastomer strips as well as a white backlight. I upgraded mine and now the display is perfect, not one segment out. However, I opted to keep the original green backlight because I like it better. The white backlight is uneven with most of the light coming from the left-hand side of the display.
Dave, nice as always. Very good input from you and Fluke.
Whoever read this post of mine, I am not a fan of "Made in China" Fluke and want to grab one "Made in USA" Fluke. So, where can I buy one brand NEW Fluke "Made in USA" 87-V?
Money is not a constraint for this DMM. I got one USA distributor stating that until "soe rare case for selling to USA government on a large project" Fluke does not hand them their USA made series.
I am leaving no stone unturned to get one….Anyone? Please help!
Is it safe to place a rechargeable 9V battery in the Fluke 87V? Id like to not waste resources if possible but I feel that rechargable 9V that use lithium IONs inside usually have voltage booster that can add noise to the power supply and disrupt the circuitry.
Dave, just bought a brand new Fluke 87V the other day, and I was surprised it didn't come with a calibration certificate. I called the manufacturer and they confirmed it does not ship out with a proper cal certificate. I would have to ship it back to the factory and pay them to calibrate it and certify the results. What the heck? All other major DMM suppliers automatically include a cal certificate. Why shouldn't Fluke? It's a $400 plus meter, making it there top of the line meters. It's more of just piece of mind, I'm sure it's in spec, but hey, maybe my expectations are high.
A note to future buyers of a Fluke 87-V as of 2017: It's not made in USA anymore (probably China but it doesn't say on it where it is made anymore), and it doesn't carry a lifetime warranty anymore either (10 years now), and the price has gone up (with inflation from 2009). Still a great multimeter, but ships with cheap stiff vinyl Fluke TL75 leads and small probes and no printed manual.
thank you for your site and help. I have a problem with my 87V, It stopped working right on ohms and diode mode. I have fixed other Fluke 87 and 87V meters by replacing the input protection components. This one however has a different problem. Any ideas?
i have a fluke 87 i bought it 10 years ago. i emailed fluke for a new battery cover no customer no assistance. customer service gone there email sated you find the part number ok they never sent me the manual. they sent me a link to a sight to find the manual. i could not find the manual. the email from fluke stated if you can not find the part number we can"t help. lazy lazy. i will never buy a new fluke ever again
Wait a sec did Dave just say, “it’s rugged ass”.
Where is part 1?
can you gift me this i really need it
Probably your best work
I have an original first generation Fluke 87 with 4,000 counts, ±(0.1% + 1) basic DC accuracy, and green backlight which I bought from Joseph Electronics in Niles, Illinois just over 30 years ago. At one point, the display started to fade (i.e. segments dropping out). I understand this was a big problem with this series early on. Even my dad's Fluke 8060A (the predecessor to the model 87) suffered from the same problem. Apparently this was due to some degradation in the elastomer strips used in that time. Fluke has since offered a display upgrade kit (DR80) with better elastomer strips as well as a white backlight. I upgraded mine and now the display is perfect, not one segment out. However, I opted to keep the original green backlight because I like it better. The white backlight is uneven with most of the light coming from the left-hand side of the display.
Dave, nice as always. Very good input from you and Fluke.
Whoever read this post of mine, I am not a fan of "Made in China" Fluke and want to grab one "Made in USA" Fluke. So, where can I buy one brand NEW Fluke "Made in USA" 87-V?
Money is not a constraint for this DMM. I got one USA distributor stating that until "soe rare case for selling to USA government on a large project" Fluke does not hand them their USA made series.
I am leaving no stone unturned to get one….Anyone? Please help!
Was thinking about buying a fluke 87v Max, have you done a review of this?
What do you think about the fluke 87 meter…. I have one, honest opinion….
My original 87, still kicks ass in 2020!
The continuity mode on mine takes a lot longer to respond.
Is it safe to place a rechargeable 9V battery in the Fluke 87V? Id like to not waste resources if possible but I feel that rechargable 9V that use lithium IONs inside usually have voltage booster that can add noise to the power supply and disrupt the circuitry.
My new Fluke 87 had LEAD error code and I cleaned plugs and still don’t work. MY old 87 never had such a problem.
Mine broke,=. Fluke wanted $290 to repair it. Why buy a Fluke if they cannot be repaired?
Dave, just bought a brand new Fluke 87V the other day, and I was surprised it didn't come with a calibration certificate. I called the manufacturer and they confirmed it does not ship out with a proper cal certificate. I would have to ship it back to the factory and pay them to calibrate it and certify the results. What the heck? All other major DMM suppliers automatically include a cal certificate. Why shouldn't Fluke? It's a $400 plus meter, making it there top of the line meters. It's more of just piece of mind, I'm sure it's in spec, but hey, maybe my expectations are high.
A note to future buyers of a Fluke 87-V as of 2017: It's not made in USA anymore (probably China but it doesn't say on it where it is made anymore), and it doesn't carry a lifetime warranty anymore either (10 years now), and the price has gone up (with inflation from 2009). Still a great multimeter, but ships with cheap stiff vinyl Fluke TL75 leads and small probes and no printed manual.
thank you for your site and help. I have a problem with my 87V, It stopped working right on ohms and diode mode. I have fixed other Fluke 87 and 87V meters by replacing the input protection components. This one however has a different problem. Any ideas?
it can measure inductance?
One question: how does the Fluke 87V detect the presence of a lead plugged into the amp, or milliamp sockets ?
Wow, going back to the older videos after watching the recent ones shows how much camera tech has come on in 7 years.
your the man Dave!😊
i have a fluke 87 i bought it 10 years ago. i emailed fluke for a new battery cover no customer no assistance. customer service gone there email sated you find the part number ok they never sent me the manual. they sent me a link to a sight to find the manual. i could not find the manual. the email from fluke stated if you can not find the part number we can"t help. lazy lazy. i will never buy a new fluke ever again
As good as the clip shows, I just can't complete the entire presentation due to the "in your face" kind feeling.