Fluke 233 Remote Display Multimeter

I love this product!!!! I am a field service technician and I do VFD commissioning, and this Meter helps me out a lot. Previously i would have to just use a magnet on a regular Fluke, and that was hazardous when working with high voltage, but now with the detachable screen i just place the screen in my viewing range, and then take my measurements without having any slips.

This Fluke meter is the Cats Meow! Especialy like the ability tonuse it remotely without having to use alarms or lights.

It seems whenever I need this meter and turn it on , the screen is dead! I have to replace the batteries again! This thing is a piece of crap! There is not enought warning when the batteries need replacement and it always drains the batteries even when off (due to the wireless feature). The microscopic figure on how to place the batteries is too small. Ive had to replace these batteries at least 3X a year! Im sticking to my old 87 model. At least that one last 1 year w/o battery replacement. The 233 model remote feature is nice when you need it, by I cannot trust this meter to function when I need it out in the field!

For years I have been trying to monitor voltages and currents from around the corner or a certain distance. For example, monitoring a signal under the hood of a car while youre sitting inside. I would either create long test lead extensions, or try to place the multimeter near the windshield. With this 233, its a perfect solution. Simply set up the MM body near the circuit, and pop off the head and there you go!

Dont buy, like the reviews say. I got mine and its a pain in the ass. If you dont remove the batteries after every use... Itll drain them, after the batteries leak, they corrode the board and its junk. You can clean the board or get used to removing the batteries all the time. Im a mechanic and I use my meter almost 5 days a week so I thought Id be fine, Im wrong.... Also got a klein meter, its better because it works, but reads super slow, so Im out of pocket about 600 with pouches to carry them in and should of got the damn 87v from fluke. Would if been better off, but now I know about other junk out there.

I used it the first time 2 weeks ago and it was not working.

Eliminates the need for extra long cables to reach hard to get at test points. Has the usual Fluke quality.

The meter and its features are great, I used it at home a few times and use it at work repairing cars. I have had this meter 2 years now, its held up very well, but after today its GONE, I traded it in and bought a Fluke 88. I am sick and tired of having to pull and install the batteries each time I use the meter! You have to remove the batteries from the meter and display after using meter or they will be dead in a day or 2, even if you use the meter regularly, the batteries dont last. its a shame.... Sounds petty, just swap batteries and save money from getting a new meter, but Ive had it.

Nice to be able to put your leads on a device and take the reader with you to the panel to shut off breaker

This meter is the worst fluke I have ever owned or used. When I need it the batteries are dead. The removable display is great when it works. I would have not bought it if I had known this design flaw. It also has a corrosion problem at the batteries. The only way to keep this meter working is remove the 5 batteries after every use. Fluke should offer some type of fix for this meter.