Keith Browning Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 My 25+ year old Fluke 88 multi-meter has issues - the dial does not always match the actual mode, needs calibrating and the case is cracked. Due to the cost replacing it with the same is out of the question. So, my question is, have any of you sent a meter in to Fluke for repair? I have not contacted them yet, so I have no idea about the pricing, but it does appear they have a flat rate repair that covers parts, labor, calibration and any modifications to bring up to current standards... whatever that means. My other option is to replace it outright with a different meter that has the same capabilities. Any recommendations? To be honest I don't need or use all of the capability of the Fluke 88 - the 78 would do perfectly but again it's pricey. Fluke Tools Repair Services USA | Fluke WWW.FLUKE.COM Learn about Fluke USA repair services and replacement parts, which are available through our network of global certificed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8WA Sman Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 In the past I have found Fluke customer service to be very helpful. I have a Fluke 87v,I would not want to do without the fast sample rate the Min/Max offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 I do remember, a loooong time ago, the warranty was expired, and I sent it in because there was some recall or update that I received a card for. The screen had a crack, and the positive and negative banana jacks were also cracked. Would you know they repaired it all at no charge! I just sent an email request to Fluke... As for the Min/Max recording I totally agree with you. While I was perusing their products the Fluke 115 looks like a good replacement if that is where I decide to go with this. It has the necessary features we are discussing here and is currently on sale. Fluke 115 True-RMS Digital Multimeter | Fluke WWW.FLUKE.COM Get the Fluke 115 True-RMS digital multimeter for all electrical and electronic test requirements. Simple operation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Heard back from Fluke - apparently my meter is too old and is no longer supported for repair. They did offer a new meter, Fluke 88-5 for $405 USD with trade in. Normally $556 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddieseldoctor Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Interesting. Never saw the point of spending the money on a Fluke. I got a Matco one that is almost 20 years old. Does everything I need and more. Interesting thing is the amp meter on it is rated for 20 amps. And the couple times I have popped the fuses in itI didn’t have to go buy expensive fuses to fix it. But in all fairness for most of what I get to diag for electrical I grab my power probe instead of the meter. Networks and seat heater pads still do get the meter though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmantech Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Bought a Fluke 77 in 1990 for $119.70 still have the box, price tag is on it. use it all the time. Replaced to leads once, fuses couple times. Called customer service they were very helpful when I needed something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 FLUKE 17B - does everything the old 88 did and can be had for well under $200 USD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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