Fluke Corporation 73-3 Series III 600-Volt Digital Multimeter

by Fluke

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Fluke Corporation Series III 73 600-volt digital multimeter offers exactly the right fit for a wide range of measurements. Made to last and deliver years of reliable results, this handy model is built tough inside and out, making it an all-around performer. Safety ratings back up its dependable over-voltage protection, which guards against spikes up to 6 kV. The Fluke III 73 also protects against measuring voltage if the knob is accidentally set on ohms, and it turns itself off if you forget to do it yourself. Especially well suited for personal electronic applications, this device sports the classic 70 series design with a removable holster. And the rugged, over-molded body armor case helps ward off damage caused by wear and tear.

The tapered design of the Fluke III 73 fits easily in your hand, pocket, or tool box, making it easy to take with you anywhere. When it comes to reading your results, you'll appreciate the 20 percent larger high-contrast displays with extra large characters that are easy to read from a distance. You'll also enjoy seamless access to Fluke's patented TouchHold mode, which automatically captures the measurement, beeps, and locks it on the digital display for later viewing. The Fluke III 73 is backed by a lifetime warranty.

Product Details

Data Sheet [163kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002SRIXM
• Item model number: 73-3
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,785 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the best to begin with, June 21, 2005

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William Miller "cardoc" (Kirkwood, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluke Corporation 73-3 Series III 600-Volt Digital Multimeter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I don't write many reviews, but the Fluke 73 is such a workhorse, so reliable, so accurate, so simple to use, that I had to take keyboard in hand. Do yourself a favor, instead of buying three less expensive devices on the way to getting this, just buy it to begin with---I wish I had. I've had mine more than ten years, and aside from a couple of 9V battery replacements (and they were prophylactic) NOTHING goes wrong. The device has the good sense to turn itself off when I forget.

You will decide which probes (sensor tips) to get, but again, I wish I'd popped for the kit that has most of them in the first place. I think this is one of the two or three most valuable items in my garage. My uses are primarily automotive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine device, December 29, 2006

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Husker Du "Pondering" (Dime Box, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fluke Corporation 73-3 Series III 600-Volt Digital Multimeter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got a Fluke 77 over 15 years ago and still use it every day. Tough and reliable. The sleep mode means I've only replaced the 9v 3 or 4 times. Have tried buying cheaper meters for my helpers but always end up wasting money. Just get a Fluke now.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A little dated now, the 179 is a better buy, May 18, 2006

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Mike Palmer (So. FLA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluke Corporation 73-3 Series III 600-Volt Digital Multimeter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently purchased one of these meters and was very happy with it - built very, very nicely. But then found Fluke is replacing it with the 179 so i returned the 73 and bought the 179 - a much better meter for only a little more money.