Is the Fluke 179 Made in USA?

The Fluke 179 is a Made-in-the-USA model, and, because of this and the excellent specs, it is sold with a limited lifetime warranty. Just to clear that up as some Flukes are today put together in China; namely the 110 series and other, more budget-conscious models.

Is a Fluke Multimeter worth it?

A brand-name multimeter is absolutely worth it. Fluke multimeters are some of the most reliable out there. They respond faster than most cheap DMMs, and most of them have a analog bar-graph that tries to bridge the graph between analog and digital meters, and is better than a pure digital readout.

Is fluke made in China?

Some of their meters are now China made. I feel that their tech support is not as competent anymore and service materials are much less available now. Just until a few years ago, a great variety of replacement parts, including chassis, rotary switch, etc can be purchased through Fluke online store.

Is Fluke still made in the USA?

A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV), Fluke is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Everett, Washington, USA. Manufacturing centers are located in the USA, the UK, Asia and The Netherlands.

How long will a Fluke multimeter last?

Despite the high calibration fee and complicated calibration equipment, it is an essential step to make sure that your multimeter functions decently with zero resistance. For example, Fluke meters can last for more than a decade because they have taken care of them very carefully with periodic calibration.

What does a Fluke Multimeter do?

A digital multimeter is a test tool used to measure two or more electrical values—principally voltage (volts), current (amps) and resistance (ohms). It is a standard diagnostic tool for technicians in the electrical/electronic industries.