I finally switched from using my old 2002 Fluke 87 for everything to a newer clamp meter

For years I just used that old Fluke for voltage checks and basic continuity... it was a tank but slow. On a big panel swap in Denver last month, my buddy let me try his Klein CL800, and the built-in non-contact voltage sensor and in-rush current reading saved me a ton of time. Now I keep the Fluke in the truck as a backup and use the clamp meter for most service calls. Anyone else have a go-to meter they can't work without?

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jenkins.spencer3d ago

Read an article last month about how clamp meters are becoming the main tool for a lot of electricians now. They said the speed for troubleshooting on live circuits is a huge deal, especially for service work. Makes total sense after hearing your story about that panel swap. My old meter feels slow too, but I just can't bring myself to fully retire it.

karen4052d ago

My Klein clamp meter paid for itself in a week. The old Fluke still lives in the truck for backup, but I grab the clamp first every time now.