EEVblog #64 - Fluke 28 Series II Multimeter Review & Teardown

[johneastmond]

At 22:00 you bring up a "feature" about the battery. You love the "AA" battery power supply over the 9 volt, At 22:30 you complain and question the ability to read resistance of LED, on the "AA" powered 28. The reason is this, you need a higher voltage power supply to power the Ohms test. You can only drive the LED with true 2 volt DC. The continuity test needs to be at higher voltage than the 28 will do. 9 volt has it's place, and that's it! 4:44 sex on a stick!

[mutka2119]

A follow up to my low LCD contrast (in my opinion) Fluke 28iiI called Fluke (USA) today, to find out why my 15 year old Fluke 73 has a darker digits and better contrast then my brand new Fluke 28ii. I was told that my 15 year old FLuke 73 had a “two layer LCD” vs my new FLuke 28ii which has a “multi-layered” LCD & the LCD protector is thicker on the 28ii then on the 73 and those are the reasons that the 28ii has less contrast then the 73.

[mutka2119]

Hello, Thanks for all of your hard work and time in reviewing test equipment.

I just purchased a Fluke 28ii. It is built like a tank. BUT the LCD display has low contrast.

I have a 15 year old FLuke 73 which has much better contrast (darker, jjet black digits). It is easier to read despite the smaller digits than my new FLUKE 28ii. Imagine a 15 yr old fluke that has better viewing contrast then a brand new Fluke 28ii.

[ThePlaydough82]

Hi dave

Is this a True-RMS multimeter....

[kontis77]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[steeljan]

Found your videos while trying to figure out which Fluke to buy. It's really been fun watching, you educate and entertain all at the same time. Great job. Thank you so much.

[Cumminsturbo205]

If you could, please do a review of the fluke t5-600 or t5-1000. I was considering purchasing one and would love to hear your opinion of it. thanks

[fordlords]

I don't think its nearly as good as the old 27 or the military 27/FM. There is no RF shielding. There are too many contact points for the AA batteries, the 9V battery was much simpler and secure. The casing doesn't look as thick or solid as the old 27. The old 27 short of its uP also had all hole through, easy to replace components. I'll pass on upgrading my old 27.

[brickboiler]

I don't see why they can't make the meter remember if you left the amps range on DC or AC last time you used it.

[EEVblog]

@brickboiler Yup, good point!

[CreazioniPinnacolo]

did you notice if it would read pulse width? im an auto tech, that would be nice for fuel injection

[Ryantron9000]

@CreazioniPinnacolo

It doesn't, but the fluke 88 V does.

[kontis77]

@CreazioniPinnacolo It does not, but what you think you can do if you know the pulse width?! You actually need the duty cycle which the meter can give you

[BinaryBunyip]

Very nice!!!

[sheinv]

The speaker is narrating in a conspiratorial voice. LOL!

[williefleete]

you've convinced me i have got to get a fluke multimeter ASAP

[kabec1]

The only thing i think about the fluke that fails is the very poor viewing angle of lcd!

[nusgo]

You Rock man, Congrats

[Bushougoma]

I was able to find my Fluke 87-5 new shipped for 298 bucks in the US. This meter was priced in the 400 range so the price differential is a bit greater in my neck of the woods.

[kabec1]

I bought it yesterday, and I'm satisfied!

[McGuireT275]

Thanks for the compare, it reassured me that the 87 V was the right thing for me.

[nusgo]

OMG he almost never blinks!

Crazy Eyes & Too Excited to bear it

[fu3ar25]

what the fluke is he on about ? lol

[inda5club53]

Love the enthusiasm :-)

[desertbard]

Those fuses are difficult to find here in the desert. I'd prefer they use those mini-bladed plug in fuses instead.

It looks like the 87 might be a better bench unit as far as price is concerned.

[xspoonedx]

I have never heard such a sadistic laugh Dave! Will sure be interesting to see what happens to meter under some abuse!

[sneakerset]

Impressive design and build quality. I dropped a meter once(the reference to "stick")while aloft....and it hit the deck,bounced,and went over the side(in some rather murky water). I like that "floating" mode on this 28......Great video,Dave

[GeorgeGraves]

Dude! You keep making the show better and better! Love the ending - looking forward to some more drive time rants as well!

George Graves

[davidjereb]

Once again, great review! Keep it up ; )

[NosferatuD]

Hahaha! I use the "sex on a stick" expression too! Keep it up. Fry's Electronics has all sold out of this mode here at home!

[killerman4ever]

That meter is pure sex!

[killerman4ever]

Wooohooo another great multimeter review!

[stormbytes]

Absolute 5 Start Review. Dave, THIS is what a "thumbs up" meter IS. Plain and simple. Back to the episode for a minute, I'm still amazed at how you never fail to cover EVERY angle, making your reviews uniquely valuable to all concerned. I tip my had to you Dave, if it wasn't' for the fact that I already own (and love) the 87V, I'd seriously consider putting this baby on my workbench.

[emus1attack]

horray!!! I can finally do electronics work in the pool lol...

[cr99991]

I love the OUTATIME plate!

[TheWelly888]

I bought a Fluke 73 nearly 20 years ago, I'm still using it! Even then it is claimed to be able to survive a drop from the top of a telephone pole!

I'm sure a telephone linesman will welcome a waterproof multimeter for fault finding on dark rainy nights! I don't envy his job there.

[PodeCoet]

Haha, sex on-a-stick!

[migsantiago]

Nice Outatime badge :D

True RMS is vital on UPS monitoring, I don't think I'd buy a not-true-rms voltmeter.

28 series would be my choice :D

[stormbytes]

Isn't the 87V true RMS?

[migsantiago]

Yes, it is.

But it's an old model :D

[kooookky]

Haha!!

Great Job!! Fluke made it float. :D

However, i still like FLUKE 87-V DMM