Fluke 116/323 HVAC Multimeter and Clamp Meter Combo Kit
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Yes, for the most part. The ability to diagnose flame sensor failures was the reason I purchased this one.
A thermocouple probe is embedded in the band.
The magnetic strap is intended for use with the 116 Multimeter rather than the 323 Clamp Meter.
Hi Erik,br>Yes, the lead connectors on the Fluke 116 fit the 4mm banana plugs; in fact, all Fluke Multimeters have lead connectors that can be interchanged without issue. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for getting in touch with us.
Selected User Reviews For Fluke 116/323 HVAC Multimeter and Clamp Meter Combo Kit
As a HVAC technician, I needed a multimeter that could be used in a variety of situations. I could have spent more money on a different multimeter, but this one is the one. Everything I'll ever need is included in this combo pack. I did a five-year apprenticeship and had to complete specialized schooling in addition to on-the-job training, so I've seen a lot of people and their tools in the HVAC industry. Fluke meters are ubiquitous among professionals, so the brand was a no-brainer, and this combo pack delivers exactly what it promises. It was created with us in mind! This purchase has made me extremely happy.
This is a fantastic set of HVAC meters. It's been thoughtfully designed to include all of the ranges and features you desire. The following are the only improvements they can make to this kit: Improve the hang up system with a magnet to allow a hook, and provide a second strap for the second thermocouple by adding screw-on alligator clips for the probes (along with a manual for the probes). I strongly recommend this kit because the disadvantages are minor.
In an industrial setting, I used Fluke meters and found them to be the best, most rugged meters I'd ever used. Other than that, I'm not going to use anything else. I'm confident that this meter, as well as the clamp-on ammeter, will last the rest of my life in a household setting. Fluke products are something I would recommend to anyone who requires them. Other meters I've used on the job haven't held up as well as the Fluke has. My fluke was given to my apprentice when I retired, and I believe he still has it. You will not be disappointed if you purchase it.
This kit covers everything you need to know about line voltage, amp draws, and temperature drops. Wrap the magnet in electrical tape if you're going to use it in the field; it won't last long. Also, the temperature probe needs to be changed because it is prone to breaking at the base. The life of the temperature probe can be extended with a nice loop and electrical tape.
I bought mine as a general-purpose multimeter, but it also has capacitance testing capabilities for HVAC applications. I had a bad capacitor on our home system (as evidenced by other symptoms), but it was useful to be able to compare the failed part to the replacement parts (which I also purchased from Amazon). Every week at work, I use a similar model of meter.
Only 4 stars instead of 5 because meter manufacturers continue to produce the same type of meter with no design or functionality innovations. As an illustration: Temperature probes should have a dedicated connection jack for use without an adapter, allowing both temp and electric probes to be plugged in at the same time.
Fluke is overrated and overpriced, so don't waste your money. For a lot less money, you can get equivalents, if not better. Fluke's customer service is atrocious, and the company refuses to honor the warranty when you need it.
Overall, the quality is good, but there are a few cheap extras that could have been removed and useful features restored to the clamp-on. If you don't read the online manual carefully before ordering, you'll end up with a $300 current clamp to use with the multimeter, which, by the way, has a lot of great features. At the end of June, I left my old Fluke on a jobsite in Italy, a 25-year-old meter that I sadly miss.