Fluke T6-1000 with Field Sense. My New Favorite Meter!

[@alexdeleon2839]

I am new to this channel and is really good because of the plc programming explained clearly specially for new people to plc staff like me 👍

[@TimWilborne]

Thanks and welcome

[@taylormadeBBQ]

I have both the 87v and T6-1000. The T6-1000 is always my go to for most troubleshooting issues in the industrial world.

[@TimWilborne]

I agree!

[@TotalWarriorLegends]

Could you explain what are the difference between the T6-1000 and the Fluke 378 FC between the functionality?

[@ardentdfender4116]

Glad you took my recommendation and got the T6-1000 😁. I remember when I told you I bought mine over about a year ago when I also got my Bryson Multimeter. It took me a long time researching my choice before I bought both. Just used the T6 a day ago for some motor winding checks.

[@TimWilborne]

It is the one I grab the most often now!

[@MaintenanceMan00]

T6-1000 greatest meter/tester ever made. I want an 87v REALLY bad though

[@TimWilborne]

The T6-1000 is my go to meter now.

[@jesuslite2000]

I've used the T6-1000 working with 480v 3 phase motors. I like that the OHM range is high enough that when reading a motor you can see if the winding insulation is starting to break down. I also like the red danger light because if you forget and test your wires on OHM's or AMP's and read 0 it still alerts you that possibly dangerous voltage is present. Would definitely recommend for a tech working on anything from 3 phase 480- 24v DC. The other thing to note is that it holds one of your leads with the end of the meter so if you are measuring you're not trying to hold 3 things at once or trying to set a meter in a live MCC bucket while you test.

[@TimWilborne]

I have used it almost exclusively since making this video!

[@spacewalker72069]

That AC/DC combo is pretty cool!

[@TimWilborne]

I think so too!

[@TotalWarriorLegends]

Could you explain what are the difference between the T6-1000 and the Fluke 378 FC between the functionality?

[@TimWilborne]

Both are nice meters, I'm not sure if the specific differences

[@TotalWarriorLegends]

@@TimWilborne Are the functionality the same on both meters?

[@TimWilborne]

Didn't look 100% the same when I browsed the specs

[@thedanwriter1]

Besides voltage, Are there are any other features that you loose if you go with the t6-600 over t6-1000? I work in commercial and industrial but I dont really work on equipment/services over 480v anyways so I don’t really see the point for me to pay extra $ on the t6-1000 unless there’s something that i don’t know about

[@TimWilborne]

If you work with 480VAC then you need a 1000V rated meter. I talk about it in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/baHQhJKtmpmoeqs

[@2077jimbo]

T6 1000 recommended for apprentices in Australia, many sites require the CAT IV 600v too.

[@TimWilborne]

It is a really nice meter.

[@graylikethecolor4015]

T6-1000 has been my go to meter aka “the workhorse” for a few years now. I love it my only complaint is I wish the leads were maybe 7”-10” longer. I live this thing regardless.

[@TimWilborne]

They do make lead extenders. I'm going to get several accessories and will do a follow up video.

[@EonTide1111]

Pretty sure I read in the manual field sense doesn’t work on the outputs of vfds fyi

[@TimWilborne]

I'll test it out Monday, didn't think about that.

[@hendrikseelecrical]

personally use a 1587fc for most of my jobs cause it does most of what i want in my overall pocket

[@TimWilborne]

That is a great meter.

[@adrianraith3831]

For basic first line testing it is a decent enough meter; I did find the Field Sense a bit of a gimmick though so I tend not to use it.

[@TimWilborne]

I think we'll see field sense more as the years progress. If we get a reliable option to measure voltage without an exposed conductor, it will become a regular practice from a safety standpoint.

[@michaelberry950]

If the meter just shows the correct value automatically then learning fundamentals are missed, IMHO

[@TimWilborne]

I semi agree. But if you think your voltage is DC, and it is in fact AC, a typical meter will show zero, leading you to believe there is no voltage present. Plus measuring voltage without an exposed conductor is another win for safety.

[@michaelberry950]

You could see the meter "bouncing" on 60 Hz. Teach that clue. And to think about zero readings where you expect non-zero and what might cause that. Problem solving, not "better have this meter" IMHO@@TimWilborne

[@TimWilborne]

We have lots of different meters for teaching here, but what I'm saying in this video is that this is the one I would carry when troubleshooting, not teaching.