<div id="BVRRSourceID"> <div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Product"><meta itemprop="name" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /> <div id="BVRRContentValidationID_4GUE7"><div ><!--begin-aggregate-rating--> <meta itemprop="dateModified" content="2013-05-17" /><span itemprop="aggregateRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/AggregateRating"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" />Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">3.7</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span> by <span itemprop="reviewCount">25</span>reviewers.</span><!--end-aggregate-rating--></div><!--begin-reviews--><div id="BVRRReviewsSoiSectionID_4GUE7"><div id='16868785' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">1</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">donnyboy</span><span itemprop="name"> Battery life kills what could be a fantastic product.</span><span itemprop="description"> First let me say, been using many different types of Fluke for over 20 years and I will probably never use any other meter than a Fluke. On initially getting my hands on the 233, I thought it was going to be the most fantastic addition to my toolkit. The single issue of terrible battery life though means it lies at home while my old 83 is back in the kit. I figure if somebody is not going to use this everyday with the remote function and spend more time actually using it than changing the batteries, or, really really need the remote function, then go for another model.I have read the Fluke explanation and cannot really accept that in post product release customer surveys anybody would prefer to change batteries almost weekly than have to just push a separate power button or dock and undock the remote head.Come on Fluke, this design is just not up to your usual standard.</span> March 29, 2013<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2013-03-29" /></div><div id='16606512' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">1</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">Cranetech</span><span itemprop="name"> Expensive novelty!</span><span itemprop="description"> Bought this meter with the hopes it would make my job easier. And....it doesn't! Its a guessing game whether it will turn on or not. Fluke claims a battery life of 400 hours approximate? "B.S." I'm sorry but there is absolutely no way that statement is TRUE!! False advertising! And they know it by stating that the fix is to either remove the batteries or insert paper tabs in the battery compartment.Seriously FLUKE have you lost your minds?</span> March 17, 2013<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2013-03-17" /></div><div id='15990283' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">5</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">Rebornxshiznat</span><span itemprop="name"> Great Meter</span><span itemprop="description"> Bought this meter over a year and a half ago. I have not had any regrets..To the people that are having battery issues.. I would highly suggest staying away from Lithium batteries for this meter. The first time I used energizer lithium batteries I noticed that they only lasted 3 months.. and I didn't even get a low battery warning.. just dead. Tried another set.. same thing. After this I have just used standard AA batteries not lithium.. No problems.. The meter is used almost every day. This set of standard AA batteries has lasted almost 6 months with no indication of letting up.</span> March 4, 2013<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2013-03-04" /></div><div id='15035980' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">1</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">NeverBuy</span><span itemprop="name"> Stay away.</span><span itemprop="description"> Purchased two of these battery eaters. Each has gone through two sets of batteries in 6 months. Last time was a real issue as the meter was needed on the spot for services but dead, delayed the process for over 2 hours waiting for a store to open in order to purchase new batteries. Will not be using either of the units again, not reliable. Would like to send back and get a 87, I know that will work every time.</span> January 29, 2013<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2013-01-29" /></div><div id='14869537' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">1</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span><span itemprop="name"> Nice meter with awful battery life/design</span><span itemprop="description"> I purchased this meter to use while working in tight places where a second body just cannot fit, to take measurements on moving satellite communication antennas, and to reduce safety issues by standing at a distance when taking measurements. When operational, the meter performs well and has many useful features which makes troubleshooting much easier and safer.With that said, the reason I cannot give the meter more than the generous 2 star rating is the horrible battery life. I had the same issue that everyone else has reported with the batteries having to be replaced after any significant period of storage and after a relatively short period of extended use. I nearly threw this meter into the ocean when working on an antenna high above the island of an aircraft carrier when expensive, high grade batteries that were less than a month old died while in use. I have not had this issue since I started isolating the batteries from the terminals when not in use. I was doing this well before FLUKE posted their reply to do so in order to extend battery life.Where this does in fact extend battery life it is such a MAJOR inconvenience. FLUKE'S reasons for designing the meter as described in their post is pitiful. Claiming that power switches on each unit would be less attractive than replacing batteries every month is comical. This makes me wonder how long they actually "tested" their design. I find it sad that a company with so many great products would post a comment like that.It seems FLUKE preferred to put the costs/burden on the consumer instead of spending the money to add switches or redesign this meter to be more efficient with batteries. How hard would it have been to add switches that allow the user to select off/on/auto shut off and design the firmware to shut both units down after a selectable time delay? There are so many different other options but putting paper in the battery compartment is their "fix."FLUKE, you have been and still are my preferred brand for test equipment for the majority of my nearly 30 year career, and have impressed me with the concept of this meter. You have really disappointed me with the poor design that causes the batteries to fail so quickly with this model. This is even more true with your statement that, in the end, states the design is what it is so deal with it.I expected something more in line with admitting to the design shortcomings and offering to provide an upgrade to address this issue. Another option would be to give credit towards a newly designed meter by returning an operational 233 and paying the difference.Again, the concept for this meter is outstanding! I really hope FLUKE fields an improved model that corrects the battery issue. This would make it a no-brainer 5 star product.</span> January 23, 2013<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2013-01-23" /></div><div id='13929061' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">1</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">Industrialelectrician</span><span itemprop="name"> Never know when it'll work.</span><span itemprop="description"> I went from a Fluke 87 V to this one. Big-time regrets. This meter goes through batteries like crazy. I never know if or when this meter is going to work. The first Fluke 233 I had locked up and only read "Err" on power up. There was nothing I could do to get the "Err" to go away. Fluke replaced that one. Now the replacement will frequently read "---" on power up. The only way to clear it is to remove the batteries and try again. Very inconvenient when I'm at the top of a ladder working on a hoist motor. Tried turning it off and on again to no avail. I'm going back to a Fluke 87 V. Another Electrician I work with had the same issues with the 233. He went to an 87 V.</span> January 4, 2013<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2013-01-04" /></div><div id='11125706' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">4</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">legacybg5</span><span itemprop="name"> Good all around meter</span><span itemprop="description"> I would like to see a fix for the battery problem and make the fix avable to people that allredy own it.It is a great meter for a first time user. I down graded from a Fluke 88 and now I am going to buy another Fluke 88.I do use it almost every day at a auto dealer. It cover most bases for me.</span> September 11, 2012<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2012-09-11" /></div><div id='9963149' itemprop="review" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Review"><meta itemprop="itemReviewed" content="Digital Multimeter, 1000V, 10A, 40 MOhms" /><span itemprop="reviewRating" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Rating">Rated <span itemprop="ratingValue">2</span> out of <span itemprop="bestRating">5</span></span> by <span itemprop="author">John316</span><span itemprop="name"> Needs more R&D</span><span itemprop="description"> Great DMM--when it works. This meter eats batteries like crazy; definately a design flaw that will need to be addressed. Would give 5-stars if it wasn't so battery hungry.</span> August 20, 2012<meta itemprop="datePublished" content="2012-08-20" /></div> </div><!--end-reviews--> <script type="text/javascript">document.getElementById('BVRRReviewsSoiSectionID_4GUE7').style.display = 'none';</script></div><!--begin-pagination--><div class="BVRRPager BVRRPageBasedPager"><span class="BVRRPageLink BVRRPageNumber"> <a href="http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsRender.shtml?seoUrl=FLUKE-Digital-Multimeter-4GUE7&ItemKey=4GUE7&bvrrp=5049-en_us/reviews/product/2/4GUE7.htm" title="2" class="BVPageLink">2</a></span><span class="BVRRPageLink BVRRNextPage"><a href="http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsRender.shtml?seoUrl=FLUKE-Digital-Multimeter-4GUE7&ItemKey=4GUE7&bvrrp=5049-en_us/reviews/product/2/4GUE7.htm" title="next" class="BVPageLink">next</a></span><span class="BVRRPagerArrows">>></span> </div><!--end-pagination--> </div></div>
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