Backing this 100%. I have 8 Fluke Devices, all excel in every way possible. Bought the 289 3 days ago, and eagerly waiting for it to arrive. Great video, thank you for the informations!
I am a automotive tech and this meter is great for battery draw testing. Large display. And alternator testing. But there can he improvements for sure The stand is pretty terrible. Needs to open more and be wider for stability. Change the batteries for 2 9v or lithium back to charge with a DC charger. Or USB the display is decent but can also be better.
I agree with everything that you mentioned. But the design of this meter is almost 20yrs old. Overall I think 🤔 FLUKE the a hellava job considering this is the first multimeter with features like this of its kind. Now if FLUKE were to release this same multimeter in 2024 without an upgrade then we all can shout. But other than that we should appreciate the FLUKE 289 as a trend setter, and a force to be reckoned with. That's just my opinion 🤔
I just scored a Fluke 289 for $340 yesterday that came from United States Navy's METCAL. Awesome condition. What the story is and how it ended up in ebay, I have no clue at all, it doesnt matter, it's on its way to me now at SoCA. The Navy Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program ensures that Support Equipment (SE) with calibration capability is compared and adjusted to metrology standards of higher accuracy.
No shade thrown to the 289, but my favorite remains the Fluke 789 Process meter. However, mine is Company issued to me, and it's expensive. I will look at this 289 for my personal use. I do use that Fluke Connect remote device for proximity probe gapping, among other things at work. My everyday work horse is the T6-1000, which stays on my hip and sees use throughout the day. Great review, and thank you!
Compared to the T5, the T6 is too fat and big in my opinion. I really wish meter vendors would focus on making meters smaller, lighter, and easier to read.
They do have smaller meters on the market. But every meter can’t be small, because when you manufacture smaller meters you have to sacrifice something like measurement range. The smaller meters may have a lot of useful features but the range isn’t there. That’s why larger meters are still around more useful features and higher measuring range.
I agree100% I have the 289 and 87v. I’m in hvac for our needs the fluke 1587 is another great meter. All fluke 80, 170, 280 and 1587 series meters are Al elite!!! The data recording capabilities and ranges are impressive on the 289. Great review again!
Never used the Fluke 289. I have an 83, but stopped buying Fluke after that and moved to Keysight as their insulation multimeter was the one that suited my needs more. Nice vide TETC thanks for sharing, workshop looks like it is coming along.
I'm not saying that isn't a really nice meter, but I'm partial to my 87V. It is only half the price of a 289. It doesn't have all the features of the 289 but for most people working in the field as a technician or electrician the 87V is hard to beat at its price point. My second favorite Fluke is one you don't like, The 117. For me, it's the perfect low voltage meter. I can hang it on the side of a PLC cabinet with a magnetic strap and get my measurements. It's very light and fits in my tool belt easily.
Use it since 8 years, and its still the king of handheld multimeter. Only battery life is terrible...would be great if Fluke could upgrade it with a rechargable LiIon block.
I have the 289 and love the meter also. I really loved a 189, which I used all the time at work. I wanted to buy it, but it was discontinued by its replacement 289. Battery life, size, price and boot time are the downside of this meter. Rechargeable batteries are a must with the meter. You can't beat the resolution and features. It not a meter that I use for basic tasks but when it matters it is the one, I reach for.
I'm still using an old Fluke 189,still my favourite work horse, but then the Fluke 289 is on another level made for data logging.Fluke 289 has a lot issues - it's heavy,very slow,the display is awkward to read,batteries don't last long and very expensive.Sadly,it's not for everyday use
I have to agree with everything you said. But whenever FLUKE decides to release a new version of the 289 it’ll be so advanced that other multimeter manufacturers will have to stop making multimeters for the next decade. You can quote me on this.👍🏽
I believe FLUKE makes a meter rated waterproof. But it must be a very important job? And you must be a very important electrician if you have to be the one who works in the rain ? Be very careful ! 👍
@@TheElectriciansToolChannel I have the waterproof one it’s called 87V Max. I work on time sensitive refrigeration equipment that has to be fixed. Sometimes it’s raining outside so much I’m afraid of my electronics getting damaged.
Disagree; 100 hours of battery life, bulky, slow bootup time, uses outdated software and costly. Personally, the 187-189 meters in my view are the better choice, (no longer available) and yes! I do have the Fluke 187, one of the best ever made considering it is 50,000 count meter.
@TheElectriciansToolChannel I don't doubt it at all, I have a fluke 323, 324 clamp meter and a fluke 175 multimeter and those have increased in price as well, I've never used any other brand to say they are much better or worse than the others but fluke has never given me problems in the 10 years so far being in the electrical trade
I understand the 289 is still very expensive even though it's been on the market for 20 years. It's still the world number one multimeter. Depend on who you ask. 👍🏼
Maybe now, but the 289 was manufactured almost 20yrs ago. At least 15 yrs before the CA5293 was developed. Remember FLUKE was first on the market with graphical screens and all the other high quality features. So most of the features that’s on the CA5293 was copied from the 289 like most other graphical multimeters on the market today. But don’t get me wrong, I do agree with what you said, and the only reason why AEMC had time to improve the features that were copied from FLUKE. Thanks for commenting 👍🏽
@@TheElectriciansToolChannel I like the Fluke 289, it's a great DMM, especially now in later revisions. If I remember correctly Metrix MTX 3293 (same as CA 5293) was available in 2014/2015, I have two CA 5293 DMMs and I think they are great. I don't agree that CA 5293 is a Fluke 289 copy though, these meters are closely related to the Metrix MTX 3283 from 2005. The physical layout, operating principles, menus etc. are unique for the Metrix / Chauvin Arnoux meters. When I think of Fluke 289 inspired meters UNI-T 181A, Tenma 72-3540 and Extech GX900 comes to mind.
I didn’t mean it was a clone of the 289 , I meant it’s features. Of course it looks different and is shaped differently. I bet that AEMC purchased a FLUKE 289 and had its engineering team vigorously study the 289 and it added to their ideas for the development of the CA5293 . And they had to camouflage it so it won’t look as if they copied the 289 like EXTECH, UNI T, REED, CEM, TENMA, TRIPLETT, and so many other companies have done.
@@TheElectriciansToolChannel who knows, it would be stupid not to borrow great ideas! 😁 But they are quite different in use/operation, and the Metrix/CA meters have some really unique features (but being French they are an acquired taste of course). Do you know if Fluke is developing a 289 replacement, any rumours? Fluke likes to make the same meters for decades (and that's a good thing ). Is there an overview of the different hardware/firmware revisions for the 289? I'm considering buying one as I love DMMs.
@@fossmarkluni I love multimeters also, and I don’t know if a replacement 289 is on the horizon. I would love to see what else could be added besides a rechargeable battery 🔋. Are the any other measurement features you can think 🤔 of other than making the measurement ranges higher ?
Backing this 100%. I have 8 Fluke Devices, all excel in every way possible. Bought the 289 3 days ago, and eagerly waiting for it to arrive.
Great video, thank you for the informations!
Thanks for sharing
I have the 289 and a 87. I tend to use the 87V more often because its faster. But I do love the 289 and it is my favorite multimeter of all times.
Great minds think alike 🤔. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
I am a automotive tech and this meter is great for battery draw testing. Large display. And alternator testing. But there can he improvements for sure
The stand is pretty terrible. Needs to open more and be wider for stability. Change the batteries for 2 9v or lithium back to charge with a DC charger. Or USB the display is decent but can also be better.
I agree with everything that you mentioned. But the design of this meter is almost 20yrs old. Overall I think 🤔 FLUKE the a hellava job considering this is the first multimeter with features like this of its kind. Now if FLUKE were to release this same multimeter in 2024 without an upgrade then we all can shout. But other than that we should appreciate the FLUKE 289 as a trend setter, and a force to be reckoned with. That's just my opinion 🤔
I just scored a Fluke 289 for $340 yesterday that came from United States Navy's METCAL. Awesome condition. What the story is and how it ended up in ebay, I have no clue at all, it doesnt matter, it's on its way to me now at SoCA.
The Navy Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program ensures that Support Equipment (SE) with calibration capability is compared and adjusted to metrology standards of higher accuracy.
Wow 😍, great find you were at the right place at the right time.
No shade thrown to the 289, but my favorite remains the Fluke 789 Process meter. However, mine is Company issued to me, and it's expensive. I will look at this 289 for my personal use.
I do use that Fluke Connect remote device for proximity probe gapping, among other things at work.
My everyday work horse is the T6-1000, which stays on my hip and sees use throughout the day.
Great review, and thank you!
Your welcome, thanks for sharing 👍🏽
Hit up ebay. See my post on this thread.
Compared to the T5, the T6 is too fat and big in my opinion. I really wish meter vendors would focus on making meters smaller, lighter, and easier to read.
They do have smaller meters on the market. But every meter can’t be small, because when you manufacture smaller meters you have to sacrifice something like measurement range. The smaller meters may have a lot of useful features but the range isn’t there. That’s why larger meters are still around more useful features and higher measuring range.
I agree100%
I have the 289 and 87v. I’m in hvac for our needs the fluke 1587 is another great meter.
All fluke 80, 170, 280 and 1587 series meters are Al elite!!!
The data recording capabilities and ranges are impressive on the 289.
Great review again!
Thank you 😊
Never used the Fluke 289. I have an 83, but stopped buying Fluke after that and moved to Keysight as their insulation multimeter was the one that suited my needs more. Nice vide TETC thanks for sharing, workshop looks like it is coming along.
Thanks TP, after using the FLUKE 289 you’ll learn to love it 👍🏽
I am really enjoying your channel. Thank you sir!
Thanks for watching, stay tuned there’s more coming 👍🏾
I'm not saying that isn't a really nice meter, but I'm partial to my 87V. It is only half the price of a 289. It doesn't have all the features of the 289 but for most people working in the field as a technician or electrician the 87V is hard to beat at its price point.
My second favorite Fluke is one you don't like, The 117. For me, it's the perfect low voltage meter. I can hang it on the side of a PLC cabinet with a magnetic strap and get my measurements. It's very light and fits in my tool belt easily.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
No doubt! Been in the game since the 40s! Fluke is the best!
Use it since 8 years, and its still the king of handheld multimeter. Only battery life is terrible...would be great if Fluke could upgrade it with a rechargable LiIon block.
A lot of people have voiced concerned about the battery life of the FlUKE 287, 289, maybe one day FLUKE will listen🤞🤞
I have the 289 and love the meter also. I really loved a 189, which I used all the time at work. I wanted to buy it, but it was discontinued by its replacement 289. Battery life, size, price and boot time are the downside of this meter. Rechargeable batteries are a must with the meter. You can't beat the resolution and features. It not a meter that I use for basic tasks but when it matters it is the one, I reach for.
Well said, I couldn't agree more.
I'm still using an old Fluke 189,still my favourite work horse, but then the Fluke 289 is on another level made for data logging.Fluke 289 has a lot issues - it's heavy,very slow,the display is awkward to read,batteries don't last long and very expensive.Sadly,it's not for everyday use
I have to agree with everything you said. But whenever FLUKE decides to release a new version of the 289 it’ll be so advanced that other multimeter manufacturers will have to stop making multimeters for the next decade. You can quote me on this.👍🏽
I wish they’d make a Max version that’s waterproof. Sometimes you gotta take measurements in the rain or really close to a open liquid.
I believe FLUKE makes a meter rated waterproof. But it must be a very important job? And you must be a very important electrician if you have to be the one who works in the rain ? Be very careful ! 👍
@@TheElectriciansToolChannel
I have the waterproof one it’s called 87V Max. I work on time sensitive refrigeration equipment that has to be fixed. Sometimes it’s raining outside so much I’m afraid of my electronics getting damaged.
@@markm0000 I understand ☺️
Best of the best
Hello from Greece.
Welcome to the channel from the USA 🇺🇸. Thanks for sharing.
I know some technicians doesn't like it because the size too big, but I like it
I love it ❤
I agree 100%
Great minds think alike 👍🏿
I totally agree! Multifunctional easy to read graphing!!! Love it!
Great minds do think alike . Thanks for posting 👍🏽
Yes, and I have many meters.
What models do you have?
Just so you know, this thing will eat your AA batteries
I totally agree, that’s why I only use rechargeable batteries 🔋 in the multimeter. And all my other test instruments.
Disagree; 100 hours of battery life, bulky, slow bootup time, uses outdated software and costly. Personally, the 187-189 meters in my view are the better choice, (no longer available) and yes! I do have the Fluke 187, one of the best ever made considering it is 50,000 count meter.
Looks expensive
It is this multimeter is almost twenty years old and instead of the price dropping it's increasing. That's how great this meter is.👍👍
@TheElectriciansToolChannel I don't doubt it at all, I have a fluke 323, 324 clamp meter and a fluke 175 multimeter and those have increased in price as well, I've never used any other brand to say they are much better or worse than the others but fluke has never given me problems in the 10 years so far being in the electrical trade
@@johngarza424 I agree, I also have a similar story 👍🏽
Very expensive .
Yes it is
I just bought fluke 17 b max but now I believe it is almost useless but this 289 is too priecy to buy. 😥
I understand the 289 is still very expensive even though it's been on the market for 20 years. It's still the world number one multimeter. Depend on who you ask. 👍🏼
Could be 5.5 digits
Yes it could be. Thanks for watching.
C.A 5293 DMM is superior to the Fluke 289 in most ways
Maybe now, but the 289 was manufactured almost 20yrs ago. At least 15 yrs before the CA5293 was developed. Remember FLUKE was first on the market with graphical screens and all the other high quality features. So most of the features that’s on the CA5293 was copied from the 289 like most other graphical multimeters on the market today. But don’t get me wrong, I do agree with what you said, and the only reason why AEMC had time to improve the features that were copied from FLUKE. Thanks for commenting 👍🏽
@@TheElectriciansToolChannel I like the Fluke 289, it's a great DMM, especially now in later revisions. If I remember correctly Metrix MTX 3293 (same as CA 5293) was available in 2014/2015, I have two CA 5293 DMMs and I think they are great. I don't agree that CA 5293 is a Fluke 289 copy though, these meters are closely related to the Metrix MTX 3283 from 2005. The physical layout, operating principles, menus etc. are unique for the Metrix / Chauvin Arnoux meters. When I think of Fluke 289 inspired meters UNI-T 181A, Tenma 72-3540 and Extech GX900 comes to mind.
I didn’t mean it was a clone of the 289 , I meant it’s features. Of course it looks different and is shaped differently. I bet that AEMC purchased a FLUKE 289 and had its engineering team vigorously study the 289 and it added to their ideas for the development of the CA5293 . And they had to camouflage it so it won’t look as if they copied the 289 like EXTECH, UNI T, REED, CEM, TENMA, TRIPLETT, and so many other companies have done.
@@TheElectriciansToolChannel who knows, it would be stupid not to borrow great ideas! 😁 But they are quite different in use/operation, and the Metrix/CA meters have some really unique features (but being French they are an acquired taste of course). Do you know if Fluke is developing a 289 replacement, any rumours? Fluke likes to make the same meters for decades (and that's a good thing ). Is there an overview of the different hardware/firmware revisions for the 289? I'm considering buying one as I love DMMs.
@@fossmarkluni I love multimeters also, and I don’t know if a replacement 289 is on the horizon. I would love to see what else could be added besides a rechargeable battery 🔋. Are the any other measurement features you can think 🤔 of other than making the measurement ranges higher ?