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03-15-2012, 04:55 AM
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Is this a fake Fluke?
Ordered this from china. Should have been a Fluke 87 can anyone confirm how to see if this is even a genuine Fluke?
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03-15-2012, 07:12 AM
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Re: Is this a fake Fluke?
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That for sure is no Fluke 87. It has an old vintage AVO analog meter. It looks like a REAL authentic AVO. Lots of UK folks love them over at http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/f...splay.php?f=36 PS. I have never seen a counterfeit Fluke or know of any (so far). The 15B and 17B are made for the Chinese market.
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03-15-2012, 07:22 AM
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Re: Is this a fake Fluke?
I was only messing
 I just came across it whilst surfing the net. |
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03-15-2012, 07:39 AM
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Re: Is this a fake Fluke?
This is the closest I have seen recently to a "fake" Fluke 87V. Ebay auctions are asking $100 USD for this multimeter. I'll take a 20 year used Fluke 83, 85, or 87 (first generation) anyday for $100 versus the VC87.
http://vicimeter.en.alibaba.com/prod...eter_VC87.html Funny, the upper right shows APO which stands for Auto Power Off (the industry standard acroynm). Look at what the etching on the body says. BTW, the VC87 is the Vichy VC99 with the added automotive feature and True RMS. The Vichy 99 got slammed by Dave Jones in the $50 shootout. |
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03-15-2012, 08:09 AM
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Re: Is this a fake Fluke?
Yeah I have seen lots of those VC models floating around ebay!
Took me a while! 'Auto Off Power' Nice. Just watched his video and when he is checking the Temp he goes ' what a heap of shit! " Funny |
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04-04-2012, 03:16 AM
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Re: Is this a fake Fluke?
I forgot to point out if "*LIGIT > 2 sec" means the backlight comes on after holding the button down for 2 seconds, then someone at Vici needs a spellchecker.
Yes, I know there is a blue button to toggle between AC and DC, but what moron decided to use a squiggle and solid line together as a symbol for the V setting? It sure confuses the heck out of your international audience. |
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