PSA: Don't waste 600 bucks on the Fluke 1587 FC for basic bench work

I bought that fancy insulation multimeter thinking it'd save me time on avionics troubleshooting. Turns out the regular Fluke 87V does everything I need on the bench, and the 1587's extra features just sit there. Unless you're regularly testing high-voltage wiring on aircraft, stick with the cheaper option. Has anyone else found a pricey tool that was totally overkill for this trade?

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julia_carter7028d ago

Did you actually put the 1587 through its paces on any high voltage work before buying it, or did you just assume it'd be a step up from the 87V? That high-end meter seems like a specialized tool you'd only need if you're dealing with insulation testing on a regular basis. Curious if the extra cost ever paid off for anyone else in a specific situation or if it's just a money pit all around.

piperwhite28d ago

Extra cost ever paid off" is the key for me, yeah I got one after a motor blew and the 87V couldn't cut it for the insulation test, it saved me a ton of time not having to borrow a megger.