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Compact true-rms meter for commercial applications

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Fluke. Rugged. Reliable. Accurate.

Fluke Digital Multimeters (DMM’s) are on more tool belts, finding more problems, than any other comparable test tools. Each design is tested to the extreme: drop, shock, humidity, you name it. Every Fluke Digital Multimeter gives you what you need: accurate measurements; consistent, reliable performance; attention to safety.

Fluke 117 Electrician’s Multimeter

The Fluke 117 is the ideal meter for demanding settings like commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The 117 includes integrated non-contact voltage detection to help get the job done faster.

VoltAlert technology for non-contact voltage detection
AutoVolt automatic ac/dc voltage selection
LoZ: Helps prevent false readings due to ghost voltage
Large white LED backlight to work in poorly lit areas
True-rms for accurate measurements on non-linear loads
Measures 10 A (20 A overload for 30 seconds)
Resistance, continuity, frequency and capacitance
Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations
Compatible with optional magnetic hanger (ToolPak) for hands free operation
CAT III 600 V safety rate

Key Features

Complete the Tool Belt

The Fluke 117 is the ideal meter for demanding settings like commercial buildings, hospitals and schools.

Hands Free Operation

Compatible with optional magnetic hanger (ToolPak) for hands free operation.

Non-Contact Voltage Detection

The 117 includes integrated non-contact voltage detection to help get the job done faster.

Perfect for Preventative Maintenance

The Fluke 117 is a key piece of a full tool belt of Fluke tools for all preventative maintenance needs.

	Fluke 117	Fluke 115	Fluke 87-V	3000FC
	Buying Options	Buying Options	Buying Options	Buying Options
Customer Reviews	5,007	2,971	817	101
Testing	Resistance, continuity, frequency and capacitance	Resistance, continuity, frequency and capacitance	Resistance, continuity and diode test	Resistance, continuity and diode test
True RMS	True RMS for accurate measurements on non-linear loads	no data	True RMS AC voltage and current for accurate measurements on non linear signals	no data
Min/Max	Min/Max/Average with elapsed time to record signal fluctuations	Min/Max/Average to record signal fluctuations	Min/Max-Average recording with Min/Max Alert to capture variations automatically	no data
Safety	CAT III 600 V safety rated	CAT III 600 V safety rated	no data	no data
	VoltAlert technology for non-contact voltage detection	10A ac/dc current measurement (20 A overload for 30-seconds max)	Built-in thermometer	Fluke Connect for logging, reporting and saving to the Cloud
	AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection	Maximum Voltage ac/dc 600V	Measure up to 1000 VAC and DC	AC and DC voltage measurements to 1000V
	Low input impedance: helps prevent false readings due to ghost voltage	no data	Measure up to 10 A, 20 A for up to 30 seconds	AC and DC current with 0.01 mA resolution

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Technical Details

Brand	‎Fluke
Power Source	‎Battery Powered
Style	‎TRUE RMS MULTIMETER
Color	‎yellow
Item Weight	‎550 Grams
Item dimensions L x W x H	‎6.67 x 3.31 x 1.82 inches
Lower Temperature Rating	‎10 Degrees Celsius
Specification Met	‎Iec
Upper Temperature Rating	‎50 Degrees Celsius
Measurement Type	‎Multimeter
UPC	‎646635094931 785971736287 653445857540 795622924307 042111959907 959693242054 642008667146 609311394411 195112030639 095969324205 758353252026 768724936035 768724933522 095969344852 642008168063 069060076370
Manufacturer	‎Fluke Corporation
Global Trade Identification Number	‎00095969324205, 00095969344852, 00646635094931, 00785971736287
Part Number	‎FLUKE 117
Item Weight	‎1.21 pounds
Product Dimensions	‎6.67 x 3.31 x 1.82 inches
Item model number	‎FLUKE 117
Batteries	‎2 AA batteries required. (included)
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	‎No
Size	‎1) Standard
Material	‎Plastic
Pattern	‎Multimeter
Voltage	‎9 Volts
Item Package Quantity	‎1
Number Of Pieces	‎1
Sound Level	‎1 Decibels
Measurement Accuracy	‎+/-0.5%
Usage	‎Professional
Included Components	‎Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter
Batteries Included?	‎Yes
Batteries Required?	‎Yes
Battery Cell Type	‎Alkaline
Warranty Description	‎3 years
National Stock Number	‎6625-01-363-5825

Additional Information

ASIN	B000O3LUEI
Customer Reviews	5,007 ratings 4.8 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank	#4,304 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #8 in Multi Testers
Date First Available	March 7, 2007

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With its integrated non-contact voltage detection and the AutoV/LoZ function preventing false readings caused by ghost voltage, the Fluke 117 Electrician's Multimeter is the ideal multimeter for electricians. In fact, users around the world have said their 117 is an investment in accuracy. The Fluke 117 provides Min/Max/Average readings, measuring frequency and capacitance. With its easy-to-use design, the Fluke 117 will save you time, allowing you to move from job to job with ease.

From the Manufacturer

Compact true-rms meter for commercial applications. The Fluke 117 is the ideal meter for demanding settings like commercial buildings, hospitals and schools. The 117 includes integrated non-contact-voltage detection to help get the job done faster.

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Customers find this multimeter to be a professional-grade tool that works well for their needs, with true RMS readings for accurate measurements. They appreciate its ease of use, even with one hand, and its durability, noting it should last a lifetime. Customers value its versatility for both home and work applications, with one mentioning it's particularly useful for electronic lab classes. They like the voltage detection features, including the alert function, and consider it worth the price.

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424 customers mention "Quality"413 positive11 negative

Customers find the multimeter to be of excellent quality.

"Great meter. Does what it's supposed to. Good price. Wish it came with a case of some sort, even if it cost $10 more, it would be worth it." Read more

"Great product, delivered on time and great condition. It was a gift for our nephew's graduation and he really has enjoyed it, thank you." Read more

"Great Multimeter, but I could have bought a cheaper unit as I don't use it very often. My old Multimeter died on me and I needed a replacement." Read more

"...great even though may not be made in the USA this product is still fluke quality I've compared to other fluke multimeters i own and performs..." Read more

184 customers mention "Functionality"171 positive13 negative

Customers are satisfied with the multimeter's functionality, saying it works great for their needs and gets the job done, with one customer noting it performs well as a makeshift GFCI tester.

"Product came perfectly brand new and works great. Only gave it 4 stars because I was led to believe the magnetic strap comes with it, but it doesn’t." Read more

"...The bar graph I find extremely responsive and reliable. This is a True-RMS meter as you would expect from Fluke (and any meter in this price range.)..." Read more

"Works well and feels like it can take a few drops/knocks. No surprises. Works well." Read more

"This meter works great, especially with the magnetic hanger attachment. I work on equipment with voltages up 500 volts ac...." Read more

125 customers mention "Value for money"94 positive31 negative

Customers find the multimeter to be well worth the price, particularly noting it as a good investment for new houses.

"Great price for a great product. This meter is one that is sure to be a good investment and also reliable to boot." Read more

"Great meter. Does what it's supposed to. Good price. Wish it came with a case of some sort, even if it cost $10 more, it would be worth it." Read more

"Good value. Fluke quality. Does everything needed for the electronic hobbyist (ham radio repair)." Read more

"...The price is high, but I figure that this will probably be the last meter I will ever have to buy...." Read more

113 customers mention "Accuracy"97 positive16 negative

Customers praise the multimeter's accuracy, particularly noting its true RMS capability for precise readings and reliable basic measurements.

"...It is accurate, the screen has a switchable backlight and is easy to read, and I'm sure there are functions that I haven't even attempted to use...." Read more

"A fine piece of equipment for the non-professional. Very accurate, and also true to the description, this thing registers almost no ghost voltage." Read more

"Great meter. Fluke is known for its accuracy. Without the backlight on the screen is a little hard to read, just a little." Read more

"Very good and accurate meter. What else can I say, it's a Fluke." Read more

86 customers mention "Use"81 positive5 negative

Customers find the multimeter very useful, particularly for home and everyday basic applications, with one customer noting its versatility for electronic work.

"...This is a great product, it very useful. I bought the Fluke 117 Multimeter as a replacement for my old Multimeter." Read more

"...Is handy and very sturdy (didn't dropped mine yet, but I dropped others ;-) The only similar product I ever held in my hand of this quality was an..." Read more

"It's a pretty good tool. Sharp and useful." Read more

"I love everything about this versatile multimeter. It lives up to the well-known Fluke name." Read more

67 customers mention "Ease of use"63 positive4 negative

Customers find the multimeter easy to use, particularly appreciating that it can be operated with one hand, with one customer noting it's especially convenient for cathodic protection work.

"The multimeter is very good, it is portable and easy to use, a multimeter made for an electrician, very happy with the purchase, the negative is..." Read more

"Used for prototyping loudspeakers, very easy to use." Read more

"This meter replaced an older version and has the same reliability,ease of use,and range of function as the older meter with some special additional..." Read more

"...Easy to read and understand!!" Read more

60 customers mention "Durability"57 positive3 negative

Customers find the multimeter durable and tough, with one customer noting its extended battery life.

"Great reliable meter. Very accurate and durable. Bought this to replace the same model which was stolen (grrrrrrrrr). Had the old one 4-5 years...." Read more

"What can I say except that Fluke is the best. High quality and rugged. This meter does everything you need and will not let you down." Read more

"The Fluke 117 multimeter is very durable and functional. It was defenitly built with the working electrician in mind...." Read more

"...check house voltage and device batteries, and it is both reliable and robust in every way...." Read more

59 customers mention "Voltage sensor"53 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the multimeter's voltage detection capabilities, particularly its alert feature and proximity indicator, with one customer noting it has more features than their previous meter.

"Very good multimeter for accuracy, stability and features. I think the Fluke Multimeter is always well calibrated and its accuracy is impressive." Read more

"My last Fluke meter lasted me 25 years, This one has some great features and I hope it last that long as well, my grandson will enjoy using it as..." Read more

"REALLY NICE METER. HANDY VOLTAGE SENSOR NO NEED TO INSERT LEADS TO CHECK EVERYTIME FOR POWER WHEN YOUR IN A HURRY HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR THE PRICE" Read more

"...definitely worth the money been using it for a while now in the voltage alert has already saved me from a few little shocks the beeper has a good..." Read more

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Richie
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2025
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I purchased this Fluke 117 Multimeter on sale which was a incredible deal that I couldn't pass on. This Multimeter is a overkill for a DIYer like myself. Fluke is known to be a reliable and trustworthy brand, what more can I say....

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Richie

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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2025
I purchased this Fluke 117 Multimeter on sale which was a incredible deal that I couldn't pass on. This Multimeter is a overkill for a DIYer like myself. Fluke is known to be a reliable and trustworthy brand, what more can I say....

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The Fluke 117 is a rock-solid multimeter—accurate, reliable, and built like a tank. The non-contact voltage detection and backlit screen are super handy for quick diagnostics. Perfect for both pros and DIYers. Definitely worth the investment!

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Matt
Excellent multimeter
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2025
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As expected. Works great.

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THOMAS WALKER
The standard of the industry for multimeters!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023
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I was a Maintenance Technician for Honeywell for 23 years and Fluke multimeters were the ONLY meters we were allowed to use when servicing and testing our extremely high accuracy multi-million dollar pieces of semiconductor test equipment. So during these years where I used a meter every day, I became very comfortable and confident in Fluke meters.

Now that I am retired and my personal Beckman HD100 meter finally gave it up after an admirable lifespan, I ordered this Fluke 117. I am equally as impressed as I always have been with Fluke build quality and accuracy! Plus it is in a very sturdy rubber case. The integrated "non contact voltage detection" is great and something I know I'll use from time to time. My meter says "Made in Malaysia" which is of absolutely no issue to me. Whatever country manufactures Fluke meters builds them to Fluke specs which are quite demanding in my opinion.

The only ding I'll give Fluke on this is (like many others have mentioned in their reviews) is the quality of the leads included with this meter. Come on Fluke, consider including better quality leads that match the high quality of this meter! But as I have a bunch of other better leads accumulated through the years, this isn't as big of a deal to me as it might be for some.

Overall, going to give the Fluke 117 5 stars! Purchase this meter with confidence!

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S. Purpura
works great; it's expensive
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
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I'm a weekend electrician in my home and I do a lot of projects that involve both AC and DC electricity. I even use this to check operation of portable solar panels for camping. Fluke makes quality products and I regularly appreciate the features (like well insulated leads) that can make a real difference in my life.

The product has 2 knocks. First, it's really expensive (partially because it is high quality). Second, I need to read the manual frequently to use it. Nothing seems particularly intuitive and, if I'm doing an operation for the first time in a while, I need to read the manual to make certain I use the meter correctly. In an age of cheap microprocessors, I'm wondering why Fluke can't make a version that is easier to use for people with experience working with meters but who don't do it every day.

The ease of use is an issue because there are less expensive meters that have more intuitive user interfaces. The interfaces may seem similar, but they are not.

Electricity needs to be respected. I usually watch refresher Youtube videos before doing even relatively simple projects that I haven't done in a while to help myself think through all of the steps for safety. Fluke could help us all into this new age.

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sheila F.
Just what my husband needed to perform his job
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
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I purchased this for my husband as he needed one to perform his job. He’s very satisfied with it, said it does everything that he needed it for. The quality of it is very good. Definitely a good value for what we got

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Nick Nack
Forcing electricians to buy two meters
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021
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Fluke has a reputation for being the best of the best, and I won't argue with that. I've been using this meter for going on two years now and have never had a single issue with it. I haven't even had to change the battery yet. And so I fully expect that this meter will serve me well for many, many years. Until recently, in fact, I thought there was no point in even writing a review: It's a Fluke, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with Fluke. But as time passes and I gain more experience with this meter and more exposure to the broader market, I find that I do have more thoughts about this product than I thought I would.

First and foremost, while I don't disagree with labeling this an "electrician's multimeter," I do think it can be a little misleading or confusing and requires further explanation. I am not an electrician, but my impression is that real electricians tend to reach for something more like the Fluke T6-600 (or the T5-600, which is probably a better value for the money) as their daily go-to device. It's more nimble for moving around with and shoving in your pocket or tool bag. That product is technically marketed as a "tester" and not a "multimeter", so it wasn't even on my radar when I was meter shopping. I suppose the difference in labeling is to say that it's not the same precision instrument that the "real" multimeters are. You're only going to be measuring voltage in 1-volt increments, for example, and it has a relatively limited set of capabilities that cover just the essentials for an electrician. But that tester is less expensive and I want to note here that it includes one capability not found on the 117: a set of sensing jaws that can measure current up to 200 amps (100 amps on the T5) without breaking the circuit. The 117 is disappointing by comparison when it comes to current measurement. Sure, if you can rig it up so the current flows through the device (which you're not likely to want to do while troubleshooting household circuits), then you can measure up to the basic 10 amps. But the meter doesn't have a milliamp range, which means not only that you can’t make really fine current measurements (which I can’t say I’ve ever needed to do) but also that you can't buy the basic i400 current clamp if you want to add a T5/T6-like no-touch high-current sensing capability. You would have to get the much more expensive i410 if you're trying to add that capability -- at which point you're probably going to seriously consider just buying a separate meter that has a built-in clamp. So the complete inability to provide even a halfway economical option for a current clamp is fairly frustrating for an “electrician’s meter” and I feel the need to deduct one star. But for any other function, the 117 is a far superior device to the T5 or T6. The 117 will give you more precise readings over a larger range for the things that both meters can measure, and adds capabilities like capacitance (great for troubleshooting a heat pump or other motor with a run capacitor) and low-impedance voltage measurement, which has actually proven a lot more useful than I'd expected (although, to be fair, while the T5 and T6 don’t offer the ability to switch between two different input impedances, for electrical work they do strike a pretty good balance of low-but-not-too-low on the one input impedance that they do give you). It's just a little frustrating when you compare to something like the Klein CL800, which has a current sensing clamp and a temperature probe. Klein admittedly isn’t quite as highly regarded in the multimeter game as Fluke, and if it came down to it I’m sure the Fluke is a safer and more reliable instrument, but Klein is a respected brand. And the CL800 (or the cheaper CL700, if you’re not concerned with DC current) strikes me as a fuller “electrician’s meter” in that you’re not terribly likely to need to buy a second meter after it to round out the set with some missing capability (although it does still lack microamp and milliamp ranges). The Ames CM200A (which is not True RMS and has an AC-only amp fork but does provide in-line DC microamp measurement) also merits honorable mention here as a budget candidate for a person’s sole electrical/HVAC meter, but of course it’s not in the same class of products as these other meters that cost three times as much.

In all, I think the 117 did turn out to be the best Fluke I could have gotten for my varied purposes as a homeowner — testing everything from a AA battery to a household receptacle to a heat pump run capacitor, and who knows what will come next. I do have two other cheapie meters in my arsenal, which I use for milliamps, microamps, and a current clamp. So I don’t want to give you the impression that this Fluke does everything for me. But I think it’s a pretty good compromise. Display contrast is okay but not brilliant. The probes are kind of cheap and tangle easily, but most people who really care probably have their preferred probes that they’d buy separately anyway. If you’re looking for something on a budget, I’ve been pretty satisfied with Kaiweets probes.

If you're just starting out in the electrical trade, I'd urge you to take a good look at the T5-600 or T6-600 if you don’t already have something like that. But if you're looking for a more high-precision instrument or something more general-purpose that happens to also be suitable for use on mains electricity then the 117 is a great meter. Now, if your needs are more modest you might take a look at the Fluke 101. Adam Savage made a video gushing over that device, and if you just need to make basic voltage, resistance, and capacitance measurements (no current measurement capability) then that looks like a great way to get your hands on a Fluke without breaking the bank. And from a safety standpoint I'd feel a lot better about sticking that meter in a 120V mains socket than I would about some competitor's $50 meter with more features. If you’re willing to spend $100 or more, though, take a look at the Klein CL700 and CL800, which are feature-packed enough to go a long way toward solving the buying-two-meters problem that plagues the Fluke lineup. The Greenlee DM-510a (which lacks an amp clamp) would also be a fairly direct competitor to this Fluke and is a bit broader in its capabilities. Within the Fluke lineup, if you need a clamp meter instead of or in addition to the 117, the Fluke 323 might merit a look (or the 324 if you need one that measures capacitance too), but it doesn't have a low-impedance voltage mode, which again I'm a big fan of. (Fluke does sell the SV225 stray voltage eliminator as plug-in accessory for meters that don’t have LoZ built in, but it’s pretty pricey.) LoZ is really useful when troubleshooting to be able to determine whether a voltage is a "ghost voltage" or a real one. And I find that it works pretty well as a makeshift GFCI tester, although the current is probably a little lower than a proper GFCI tester (I estimate about 3.6 kOhm DC resistance). If you end up buying a multimeter that doesn’t have a LoZ function, you might consider supplementing it with something like a Klein ET60 tester, which is inherently low-impedance.

I also have to mention the Brymen BM-235, Brymen BM-257, and Greenlee DM-510A (which is evidently a rebadged BM-257 intended for sale in the United States, and so perhaps likely to have a better warranty experience for US customers). These are not really electrician’s multimeters so much as they are general purpose, but they look like they do one heck of a job of being general purpose. I haven’t got my hands on any of these, but they appear at first glance to do everything that this Fluke 117 does and then some. You still don’t get an amp clamp, which is largely why I have to still tip my hat to the Klein CL800 as the best solution I can find for a full featured electrician’s meter, but you get temperature, microamps, milliamps, and a Cat IV 300V rating. And if you can tear yourself away from the Fluke name that (quite rightly) gives people a warm fuzzy feeling that their meter will be accurate and last forever, it’s pretty cool to see all that in one meter. And Brymen seems to be known for making very good quality meters.

Whatever meter you decide on, be careful. Don’t attempt anything unless you’re confident you understand the risks. Turn off the power to anything you’re working on if at all possible, and call an electrician if you can’t do it safely yourself. If you’re working on an appliance with a big capacitor (which usually looks like a large cylinder), assume that component is holding enough charge to shock you even if the equipment isn’t plugged in.

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Nick Nack

Forcing electricians to buy two meters

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021
Fluke has a reputation for being the best of the best, and I won't argue with that. I've been using this meter for going on two years now and have never had a single issue with it. I haven't even had to change the battery yet. And so I fully expect that this meter will serve me well for many, many years. Until recently, in fact, I thought there was no point in even writing a review: It's a Fluke, and everyone knows you can't go wrong with Fluke. But as time passes and I gain more experience with this meter and more exposure to the broader market, I find that I do have more thoughts about this product than I thought I would.

First and foremost, while I don't disagree with labeling this an "electrician's multimeter," I do think it can be a little misleading or confusing and requires further explanation. I am not an electrician, but my impression is that real electricians tend to reach for something more like the Fluke T6-600 (or the T5-600, which is probably a better value for the money) as their daily go-to device. It's more nimble for moving around with and shoving in your pocket or tool bag. That product is technically marketed as a "tester" and not a "multimeter", so it wasn't even on my radar when I was meter shopping. I suppose the difference in labeling is to say that it's not the same precision instrument that the "real" multimeters are. You're only going to be measuring voltage in 1-volt increments, for example, and it has a relatively limited set of capabilities that cover just the essentials for an electrician. But that tester is less expensive and I want to note here that it includes one capability not found on the 117: a set of sensing jaws that can measure current up to 200 amps (100 amps on the T5) without breaking the circuit. The 117 is disappointing by comparison when it comes to current measurement. Sure, if you can rig it up so the current flows through the device (which you're not likely to want to do while troubleshooting household circuits), then you can measure up to the basic 10 amps. But the meter doesn't have a milliamp range, which means not only that you can’t make really fine current measurements (which I can’t say I’ve ever needed to do) but also that you can't buy the basic i400 current clamp if you want to add a T5/T6-like no-touch high-current sensing capability. You would have to get the much more expensive i410 if you're trying to add that capability -- at which point you're probably going to seriously consider just buying a separate meter that has a built-in clamp. So the complete inability to provide even a halfway economical option for a current clamp is fairly frustrating for an “electrician’s meter” and I feel the need to deduct one star. But for any other function, the 117 is a far superior device to the T5 or T6. The 117 will give you more precise readings over a larger range for the things that both meters can measure, and adds capabilities like capacitance (great for troubleshooting a heat pump or other motor with a run capacitor) and low-impedance voltage measurement, which has actually proven a lot more useful than I'd expected (although, to be fair, while the T5 and T6 don’t offer the ability to switch between two different input impedances, for electrical work they do strike a pretty good balance of low-but-not-too-low on the one input impedance that they do give you). It's just a little frustrating when you compare to something like the Klein CL800, which has a current sensing clamp and a temperature probe. Klein admittedly isn’t quite as highly regarded in the multimeter game as Fluke, and if it came down to it I’m sure the Fluke is a safer and more reliable instrument, but Klein is a respected brand. And the CL800 (or the cheaper CL700, if you’re not concerned with DC current) strikes me as a fuller “electrician’s meter” in that you’re not terribly likely to need to buy a second meter after it to round out the set with some missing capability (although it does still lack microamp and milliamp ranges). The Ames CM200A (which is not True RMS and has an AC-only amp fork but does provide in-line DC microamp measurement) also merits honorable mention here as a budget candidate for a person’s sole electrical/HVAC meter, but of course it’s not in the same class of products as these other meters that cost three times as much.

In all, I think the 117 did turn out to be the best Fluke I could have gotten for my varied purposes as a homeowner — testing everything from a AA battery to a household receptacle to a heat pump run capacitor, and who knows what will come next. I do have two other cheapie meters in my arsenal, which I use for milliamps, microamps, and a current clamp. So I don’t want to give you the impression that this Fluke does everything for me. But I think it’s a pretty good compromise. Display contrast is okay but not brilliant. The probes are kind of cheap and tangle easily, but most people who really care probably have their preferred probes that they’d buy separately anyway. If you’re looking for something on a budget, I’ve been pretty satisfied with Kaiweets probes.

If you're just starting out in the electrical trade, I'd urge you to take a good look at the T5-600 or T6-600 if you don’t already have something like that. But if you're looking for a more high-precision instrument or something more general-purpose that happens to also be suitable for use on mains electricity then the 117 is a great meter. Now, if your needs are more modest you might take a look at the Fluke 101. Adam Savage made a video gushing over that device, and if you just need to make basic voltage, resistance, and capacitance measurements (no current measurement capability) then that looks like a great way to get your hands on a Fluke without breaking the bank. And from a safety standpoint I'd feel a lot better about sticking that meter in a 120V mains socket than I would about some competitor's $50 meter with more features. If you’re willing to spend $100 or more, though, take a look at the Klein CL700 and CL800, which are feature-packed enough to go a long way toward solving the buying-two-meters problem that plagues the Fluke lineup. The Greenlee DM-510a (which lacks an amp clamp) would also be a fairly direct competitor to this Fluke and is a bit broader in its capabilities. Within the Fluke lineup, if you need a clamp meter instead of or in addition to the 117, the Fluke 323 might merit a look (or the 324 if you need one that measures capacitance too), but it doesn't have a low-impedance voltage mode, which again I'm a big fan of. (Fluke does sell the SV225 stray voltage eliminator as plug-in accessory for meters that don’t have LoZ built in, but it’s pretty pricey.) LoZ is really useful when troubleshooting to be able to determine whether a voltage is a "ghost voltage" or a real one. And I find that it works pretty well as a makeshift GFCI tester, although the current is probably a little lower than a proper GFCI tester (I estimate about 3.6 kOhm DC resistance). If you end up buying a multimeter that doesn’t have a LoZ function, you might consider supplementing it with something like a Klein ET60 tester, which is inherently low-impedance.

I also have to mention the Brymen BM-235, Brymen BM-257, and Greenlee DM-510A (which is evidently a rebadged BM-257 intended for sale in the United States, and so perhaps likely to have a better warranty experience for US customers). These are not really electrician’s multimeters so much as they are general purpose, but they look like they do one heck of a job of being general purpose. I haven’t got my hands on any of these, but they appear at first glance to do everything that this Fluke 117 does and then some. You still don’t get an amp clamp, which is largely why I have to still tip my hat to the Klein CL800 as the best solution I can find for a full featured electrician’s meter, but you get temperature, microamps, milliamps, and a Cat IV 300V rating. And if you can tear yourself away from the Fluke name that (quite rightly) gives people a warm fuzzy feeling that their meter will be accurate and last forever, it’s pretty cool to see all that in one meter. And Brymen seems to be known for making very good quality meters.

Whatever meter you decide on, be careful. Don’t attempt anything unless you’re confident you understand the risks. Turn off the power to anything you’re working on if at all possible, and call an electrician if you can’t do it safely yourself. If you’re working on an appliance with a big capacitor (which usually looks like a large cylinder), assume that component is holding enough charge to shock you even if the equipment isn’t plugged in.

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Multimètre qui semble qualitatif.
Reviewed in France on September 22, 2020
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Il est en remplacement d'un ancien modèle du même constructeur FLUKE, qui vient de me lâcher, après une trentaine d'années de bons & loyaux services.
A juger dans le temps.
Précisions: contrairement à l'ancien qui possédait 2 fusibles, dont 1 de 8x37 et 1 en verre plus petit, pour protéger les 2 calibres d'ampèremètre.
Celui-là n'en a qu'un seul de 1000V / 11 ampères de type DMM-11AR ultra rapide de dimensions 8x37mm. Pas de rechange livré.
La fonction alerte tension, permet de signaler une présence tension secteur, lorsqu'on l'approche d'un conducteur ou d'un appareil sous tension secteur (240 / 380Volts), sans même raccorder aucun cordon.
Pas encore d'expérience en ce qui concerne sa précision dans ces différentes mesures.
L'écran qui peut être rétroéclairé est clair & bien lisible.
Une house en plastique moulé le protège bien des chocs & manipulations diverses & possède une jambe escamotable au dos, lui permettant de rester debout sur une surface plane, afin de faciliter la lecture.
Il possède aussi une fonction fréquences-mètre.
La pile de 9volts n'est pas fournie.
Certes, le prix est significatif, mais il fait l'objet d'un certificat de conformité de précision de mesures que seuls les appareil qualitatifs possèdent. Certificat visible sur le site de Fluke et dispo sur demande.

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I don’t recommend this!
Reviewed in Ireland on June 17, 2025
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It’s fake apparently, I couldn’t rate minus-5 unfortunately!
I was waiting for the regular version.

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I don’t recommend this!

Reviewed in Ireland on June 17, 2025
It’s fake apparently, I couldn’t rate minus-5 unfortunately!
I was waiting for the regular version.

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Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter -reliable, accurate, easy to use
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2025
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The Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter is everything you’d expect from a professional-grade tool. It’s fast, accurate, and incredibly easy to use, even for more complex diagnostics. The non-contact voltage detection and auto-ranging features are especially handy, and the build quality is rock-solid. Perfect for both home and professional use.

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Reviewed in Belgium on December 2, 2023
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Que dire de plus quand on sait que c'est un Fluke ? Parfait, rapide, solide, construction nickel. La fonction détection de tension est efficace (j'ai pas encore testé pour un câble dans un mur).
Modèle 117 parfait pour les électriciens dans un budget limité. Pour un professionnel je recommanderai plutôt un modèle 175 ou 179.
En tout cas, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !

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