EEVblog comments;) Fluke Rant - are Fluke Meters Over Priced?; Why are fluke meters so expensive?

In this video, I respond to Dave from EEVblog and discuss the ongoing debate around Fluke multimeters, especially whether meters like the Fluke 87V are still worth their premium price compared with modern alternatives. We look at several common arguments for buying Fluke test equipment, including lifetime warranty, build quality, safety ratings, calibration lab support, long-term production, professional test procedures, and the role Fluke has played as a de facto standard in electronics, electrical work, military/defense environments, and industrial maintenance. I also talk about what “lifetime warranty” really means, whether it applies to used meters, why companies and calibration labs often continue to specify “Fluke 87 or equivalent,” and how newer multimeter brands may offer better value for hobbyists, engineers, technicians, and electronics repair work. This is not simply a “Fluke good” or “Fluke bad” discussion. The goal is to look at the practical reasons people still buy Fluke meters, where the premium may be justified, and where other digital multimeters may make more sense. Topics covered include: • Fluke 87V and Fluke 189 multimeters • EEVblog comments and multimeter discussion • Fluke lifetime limited warranty • Multimeter safety ratings and input protection • Calibration labs and professional test equipment • Military and defense contractor use of Fluke meters • Build quality, ruggedness, drop testing, and IP ratings • Fluke fuse replacement costs • “Fluke 87 or equivalent” in test procedures • Fluke vs Brymen, Keysight, Keithley, Amprobe, Tektronix, and other brands • Whether Fluke meters are still worth the money • Best multimeters for electronics, technicians, and electrical work If you use Fluke meters, EEVblog meters, Brymen, Keysight, Klein, Uni-T, Amprobe, Keithley, Tektronix, or other test equipment, let me know your experience in the comments. Do you think Fluke is still the gold standard, or are there better options today? This video contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you: Links and discount codes will be added below if available. My Amazon storefront Link: https://amzn.to/4tj7COH ______________________________________________________________________ Your support is much appreciated;) Patreon - I really do appreciate your support? This support helps me purchase the equipment I use for testing a reviews. Patreon.com/KissAnalog Send your one time donation to PayPal at: KissAnalog@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________________ Fnirsi affiliate link (coupon code: EDDIE6%): https://www.fnirsi.com/eddie_644 Kaiweets provides KissAnalog viewers a discount code: 15% off code: KA15This video contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you: Links and discount codes will be added below if available. Link to FOSI Audio: https://fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-a... 00:00 Intro — EEVblog/Dave Commented on the Video 02:05 Setting Up the Discussion Around Fluke Meters 03:35 Dave’s Bullet Points and the Cost/Safety Argument 05:00 Bullet Point 1 — Fluke Lifetime Warranty Explained 08:20 What “Lifetime Limited Warranty” Really Means 11:05 Used Fluke Meters and Non-Transferable Warranty 13:25 Not All Fluke Meters Have Lifetime Warranty 16:10 Bullet Point 2 — Build Quality and Measurement Confidence 18:45 Calibration Stickers, Professional Testing, and Lab Requirements 21:10 Comparing Fluke Build Quality to Other Meter Brands 24:00 Bullet Point 3 — Longevity of Production 26:10 Is 30 Years of Production a Good Thing? 28:20 Military and Defense Contractor Experience 32:00 Writing Test Procedures: “Fluke 87 or Equivalent” 35:20 Why Labs Keep Buying Fluke 87s 38:15 Fluke 189 vs Fluke 87 and Why the 189 Was Great 42:10 ROI, Old Designs, and Meter Pricing 44:20 Bullet Point 4 — Made in the USA 47:10 Is Fluke Still an American Company? 49:15 Bullet Point 5 — Fluke as a Pioneer in Multimeters 52:00 De Facto Standards and Companies Losing Their Lead 55:00 Other Brands and Better Value Options 58:00 History of Fluke, Keithley, Amprobe, Tektronix, and Fortive 1:03:30 IP Ratings, Drop Tests, and Build Quality Details 1:08:00 Fluke Fuses and Replacement Fuse Pricing 1:12:00 Professional Clients and Why Companies Keep Buying Fluke 1:15:15 Bullet Point 6 — Calibration Labs and Standards 1:20:00 Do Calibration Labs Justify the Price? 1:24:00 Final Thoughts on Fluke Pricing and Competition 1:28:00 Supporting Better-Value Meters and EEVblog’s 121GW 1:31:00 Closing — Thanks to Dave/EEVblog and Viewers