Just a quick overview of my new Fluke T6-600. I show the basic features including the FieldSence technology and share my thoughts on weather I think think it's useful or just a gimmick. Thanks for watching
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@duggydo6 жыл бұрын
Watch the AvE review. This thing is dangerous!
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
I just saw the upload. Havent had time to watch it. I'm willing to bet it's not as bad as he makes it sound. The T5 has been in use for probably 15 years as a good cheap meter I doubt the addition of 1 feature makes it dangerous now.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
I saw it and I'm planning kind of a response, I don't believe you can get shocked from the pad the back
@duggydo6 жыл бұрын
If you don't post a response, we will assume you died testing it ;)
@shawn5766 жыл бұрын
I definitely want to see mike test that. When the red lead was hot, the screw on the back of the device (touching your hand) was hot. Whether it can actually push current through is another matter. For instance, suppose the resistance from that point is 1Mohm. It will still say 120v when the circuit is open, but the majority of voltage drop happens at the point of highest resistance, so the actual current might be trivial. Maybe you get 0.00000001A of current through your body. Maybe it's just horrendously designed and you get the full zap from shorting a 120v across your body.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
i doubt it's designed in a way that it would be possible to hurt or kill someone. i'm gonna find out tomorrow
@dowhatyougottado42834 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I am an industrial electrician in an old steel mill, I use a T6-1000 daily. Working in a 100+-year-old steel mill you come across some things that you just don't want to disturb, Old bad work. Equipment and disconnects such that will make shake your head and say WTF. I found the none contact voltage testing useful as well as being able to check amps with the open end fork vs the clamp. Also on the new no-touch contacts and disconnect were you can't even get your probes on a termination to check for voltage. I check for volts with the none contact forks before I start to take the protective covers off the disconnects so I can then use the probes to again verify no voltage present. So from my experience, I have found it useful. That being said the meter has it downsides also. The biggest dislike I have is the length of the leads. Sometimes there isn't enough room in a panel to hold the meter and get into were you make your check. I bought the magnet to hang the meter, and 2 more feet of leads would be nice. Maybe I will make an in the field video and post it.
@louisfranchino17756 жыл бұрын
Good Job Mike. I've gotten on a loop watching videos about this meter. I learn something different from each review. Thanks
@chrisfyfe14762 жыл бұрын
I own a T6 1000 , very happy with it ! Only comment , you have to know how to position a wire properly in the fork .
@Nick-vf3wf4 жыл бұрын
Watched you in school. Almost a year in the trade. Finally got this meter. Did all commercial but the past 2 months I been doing commercial solar.
@Rovert5216 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part 2. I have been looking at this meter for a little bit now.
@victorserna90392 жыл бұрын
It’s Imaizing How it works Thank you sir good explain
@notsure78743 жыл бұрын
That t6 is a great meter to keep in the bag. Small, easy to use, etc ... if you need more go back to the truck for the biggun. I did a lot of residential service calls, so an ammeter wasn't generally needed - but when we'd go to a factory or hotel or something, that ammeter would have been handy. Oh - and the reason you don't see many clamp DC meters, is at least partly because they're pretty costly, and the use cases are very limited for now. If we start seeing a lot more solar, that might change. The DC clamp ammeters use the Hall effect instead of inductance. You can actually use a regular 10A meter to measure some incredibly high amperages, it's just not very convenient and its not no contact - you have to use a shunt resistor, then calculate the amps based on the reading. Something like - 100x shunt, reads 2a on the meter = 200a current.
@prophetfgsm6 жыл бұрын
"Wear the tips off" is just code for shorting to ground right?
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Fél ypc that can be part of if, but they do get scuffed up and coroded and start to loose contact
@randybobandy60206 жыл бұрын
Also worth noting that these new ones are true RMS and have wider jaws which measure up to 200 amps. I think T5s only did 100 amps? That alone is worth the extra 50 bucks or whatever. Either way these look really nice, im excited to pick one up soon! Cheers.
@grisby64842 жыл бұрын
That feild sense will definitely be handy so much easier than trying to shove the lead tips up inside a wirenut to check voltages are present. I came here because my 20yr old t5 is acting wonky and time for a replacement. I'm getting the t6 for sure
@hardergamer3 жыл бұрын
I had a massive shock from the rear grounding from my Fluke T6, I did not feel well at all after for 2-3 days and had to have cardioversion (my heart reset) in hospital. But I think I was lucky as it was only at 120v. It took around 6 weeks before I felt normal again.
@cliffadams846 жыл бұрын
I have and used the t5-1000 for years and never had any issues with it other than when the leads get old they tend to get stuck inside of meter and you kinda have to pry them out other than that it's a fantastic little meter especially if you are working with a young Apprentice. You really don't have to worry about if he knows how to use a meter or not. Like you said it's idiot proof. But anyway this looks like something I'll be upgrading to soon even if the no contact feature is a little jankey. For the simple fact that it has a backlight.
@squidiz4966 жыл бұрын
Nice. Mike uploads, my day is slightly better. :)
@JaMiky3 жыл бұрын
Jsem s ní spokojený, skvělá a rychlá práce s tímto udělátkem.Ta cena je trochu ostřejší, ale zas pokud to usíte v packách mít celý den i dny tak se to vyplatí.
@cmuller14416 жыл бұрын
If you read the specifications carefully, it's +-3% + 3 counts on VAC. But there's an extra 3% error if you don't really use a ground and just put your finger on the pad.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
c muller actually did just read that, the full instructions fell behind the seat in my truck.
@cmuller14416 жыл бұрын
Watching other reviews of that device it seems that the extra 3% is optimistic because that really depends on the electric fields around the user and there's no way they can garanty that. I guess the marketing department wanted a fully 0 contact device. But it's impossible. You can't do accurate absolute measures without a known fixed reference.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Yeah. It has come in handy exactly one time in the past month. I don't see this as a feature that will go much farther than this model. Kinda gimmicky
@sonofwilliam45966 жыл бұрын
Can it only do single core cable or can you check multicore cable?
@calebv33915 жыл бұрын
So this vs the T5 which one should I get?
@MrsixaxiS016 жыл бұрын
Good review. Greetings from Argentina.
@SMee676 жыл бұрын
Good review. Got a spare velcro computer strap? One of the ones that loop onto the power cable, whack one of those on the new meter to keep the leads from dangling all over the place. Just a thought.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Bill Carroll haha. Yup. I have like 10 of them attached all over my tool bags for leads and what not. I think I need a longer one to wrap these up.
@capnjimmy73576 жыл бұрын
I use the sheath for my T5 it helps protect the tester and the leads from flopping around as much
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
cap'n jimmy I forgot I used to have that. I'm going to order that right now
@notsure78743 жыл бұрын
My friend had this meter well over 10 years ago - this isn't a new thing. I was using a T5 or t+ pro back then, but I think I paid 60 bucks for mine, and this one (or the one like it) was just over 100. Anyway - these have been around years too.
@ronsshed8866 жыл бұрын
It's a very cool feature. Not sure I'm sold on one yet. I carry a tpro+ which is good enough for a 3rd year.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Ron's Shed that is a pretty good meter. Even for old pros, does everything you need
@scottpearsontoolsmore1856 жыл бұрын
Can't wait till HKF sees this one oooo what I could say but will let him. Great video thanks brother. I will be back to see what HKF says
@electriciantv5174 Жыл бұрын
Ik I’m a little late to the party but while I’m 100% positive fluke wouldn’t sell a dangerous meter I do however think you are more prone to an accident by having to ground your self to use a meter
@republicansthatdidntvotefo16052 жыл бұрын
Does this meter test frequency? Troubleshooting frequency drives, And VFD frequency motors? Thank you.
@masonalvarez50586 жыл бұрын
I'm a newer subscriber, I subscribed to you about 2 weeks ago. Ever since I subscribed to you I've learned a lot more about the trade. Ive been going to the Academy of science and technology to take electrical installation and I love every second of it. Keep up the great work man.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Mason Alvarez that's awesome man. It's a great occupation. I've been trying to do more videos for new people to the field
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Also i have an apprentice playlist. Check it out
@masonalvarez50586 жыл бұрын
Mike's Tool Shed I will!
@dashaB-sl4pu5 жыл бұрын
DC amps would be great on this for solar applications for checking panels, controllers etc and UNI-T is about the only unit that does have DC amps
@Soundboy610885 жыл бұрын
dashaB0553 fluke 375 that I own is a DC clamp meter
@ACombineSoldier6 жыл бұрын
It seems to be just measuring current and then sending out small pulses to determine resistance to ground.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
ACombineSoldier I think that's close, but there was no current on that wire and it still works.
@ACombineSoldier6 жыл бұрын
It's an Electromagnetic Field Meter, they have been around since the 70's. Ghost hunters use them to detect "spirits". It detects using Field Effect Transistors (FETs). Mostly they seem to be for take less precise ambient readings such as static charges. It seems fluke adapted the existing technology to make more precise measurements. I'm curious to see how well this meter works in the long term. I wonder if it will get many false readings.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
ACombineSoldier well here a little update for ya, I was testing a 120v line that was coming off the secondary of a 480>208 transformer and with out my other hand on a solid ground, it was reading 277 on the 120. As soon as I touched the panel can, it went down to 120. Glad this happened early on so I know to always ground myself to get the best reading
@wasimedoo79942 жыл бұрын
Very nice meter does it test capicator
@jensmarkus_andersen6 жыл бұрын
Hello! Is it possible to test voltage by touching the red pin to a phase, and hold finger on the back, and it measures voltage? I see all the reviews only show voltage measuring through the front circle, and not by touching the red pin to a phase. Will it measure this way?
@grigoripopov3154 жыл бұрын
Will it field sense measure voltage between 2 phases if the black lead is touching another hot wire ?
@gaz04636 жыл бұрын
I’ve always had flukes. I’ve tried others but found myself second guessing their accuracy. Flukes, for me, have always been reliable accurate.
@abrizuela26915 жыл бұрын
i just got this meter and i had the same issue. its not 100% accurate. still trying to figure it out lol good video
@unSTEVOED4 жыл бұрын
I got one a little while ago. It’s pretty disappointing that the Ohm scale doesn’t go below 1ohm. Not useful for measuring resistance that need to be below 0.5ohms.
@omarthepumber6 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, quick question, is the Black Lead normally supposed to go on your neutral/ ground? And red on the hot side? Keep up the awesome work.
@joeschmo43296 жыл бұрын
Those things are nice man I can’t wait to start getting into using them just about to start classes to get my basics diploma always great videos man!
@keevvviiiinnnnn4 жыл бұрын
I tried measuring the voltage on my caulk. The meter wouldn't read that high.
@sparkypdx6 жыл бұрын
I’m glad i got the t6-1000 reads volts & amps at the same time. This type of meter will be more common in the future. I can now measure voltage in a j-box and be compliant with of safety policies.
@KevinPerezTheElectrician6 жыл бұрын
Does it have a back light? That’s the one thing I wish the T5 had.
@ronsshed8866 жыл бұрын
Kevin's Electrical Tool Channel that could be a deal breaker. I went with a t pro because it had a backlight. Even it's anemic flashlight comes in handy.
@Budgettools6 жыл бұрын
Damn Mike get on to your comment section
@triston74036 жыл бұрын
Yes it does have a backlight.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Budget tools yes it does, that is the 1 feature I forgot to mention
@ghostlymerchant31526 жыл бұрын
Hey mike any suggestions on things I should study before starting an apprenticeship? Common formulas to know etc. I recently went to apply at a union and just got the letter in the mail saying I passed my aptitude test so I’m excited to start learning as soon as possible.
@tonyruiz347 Жыл бұрын
What happened if you were to measure more than 200 amps with the field sense jaws? Damage to the meter?
@MikesToolShed Жыл бұрын
i doubt it would cause damage, it would show some kind of error or it would just stick at 200. If you have a conductor that fits in the jaws and over 200A, that wire is likely very very hot if not melting.
@tonyruiz347 Жыл бұрын
@@MikesToolShed that's true certain gauge wire can only hold up to so much current. Thanks for the reply!👍
@automationpk67205 жыл бұрын
I recommend the nui trend best ever machine against fluke
@upsidedowndog12566 жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet meters, I would be proud to own either of them.
@triston74036 жыл бұрын
I have the fluke T 6-1000 and really like it. I was just wondering where do you get the strap with a magnet that you have on your other meter?
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Triston Scott that is a modified Klein magnetic strap. The fluke kit is like 40 bucks. Klein is like 10
@ovidiutalpan57943 жыл бұрын
W
@allentraylor56594 жыл бұрын
When you tested the battery , the "minus" symbol on the display screen indicated that you had the probes reversed. ( Positive on negative post , negative on the positive post ).
@krugster036 жыл бұрын
Quick question. How much bigger are the jaws on the top to read amperage? Cuz the t5 only can fit up to a size like 1/0
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
krugster03 yeah it's the same. Can't fit 250 aluminum in he jaws
@krugster036 жыл бұрын
Damn yeah that is definitely a little bit nicer. Cuz that's basically the only flaw with the meter. Thanks for the reply!
@jacobdabish86606 жыл бұрын
Happy 10000 subs mike!
@dfigueroa9034 жыл бұрын
Does it light on 24 volts ac....
@5822huron5 жыл бұрын
Damn they didn't put temperature on it
@egemensuzgun42084 жыл бұрын
can you field sense DC ?
@pagefour64985 жыл бұрын
0:55 That's what he said
@GaryESims5 жыл бұрын
FieldSence is good in a knob and tube environment where hot wires are in an attic and the common runs under the floor. There is usally no place to ground test a live circuit in an attic. The young will not understand....
@ssaladino19986 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Do you know if it will work reading resistors. Like specifically the end of line resistors in fire alarm?
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Scott Saladino well. Probably not the best as this will test 2k ohms max and I know some systems use 4.7k. So id buy a 100k ohm meter if you do a lot of fire alarm
@ssaladino19986 жыл бұрын
Mike's Tool Shed Thanks!! Meh the shop can supply that 😀. I'll stick with my t5 for now.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Scott Saladino yeah I wouldn't recommend upgrading if you already have a t5
@sjholmesbrown6 жыл бұрын
The T6-1000 will go to 100k ohm
@patrickjholguin44474 жыл бұрын
The best part of this meter is that the jaw is wide enough to accept a 4-0 cable.
@canonballdookie4 жыл бұрын
Baby wire
@shawnwaterssw6 жыл бұрын
Great Review.
@HardKnocksForge6 жыл бұрын
You are such a tip touching kinda guy. Does your old lady know how much you like to touch tips? How is that gonna work when she gets back from Cali? Is she getting a tip attached while she's there? If she doesn't are you going to send her back until she does? Man one fluke video and soooo many important questions need to be answered. If I get that new fluke will you teach me how to touch tips?
@wazimedoo30675 жыл бұрын
Very nice meter 👍 can you present me a meter
@zachfox35386 жыл бұрын
Why did you not get the 1000
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Zach Fox my other meter goes up to 1000 and I never run into anything over 480 anyway
@davidhoward22376 жыл бұрын
the other thing good with swap tips you can use a clamp on it and put that on ground
@thecatsupdog6 жыл бұрын
Harbor Freight sells one that does non contact voltmeter also.
@ChickenNuggetsAndFries5 жыл бұрын
You have the leads in the wrong spot. Black goes to the ground
@james107396 жыл бұрын
Can it read the voltage with the line and neutral in the same insulation or not
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
James Holbrook no just the hot conductor. I'm guessing since the neutral is grounded it could never work
@timsworkshop856 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing man, good vid!
@laykenwalls43346 жыл бұрын
great vid man
@tyguy3656 жыл бұрын
I think its a cool feature but only could see me needing it do to my distrust of non contacts to check feed through wires
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Tyler English yeah. It's not groundbreaking, but I can see it being useful
@tyguy3656 жыл бұрын
Mike's Tool Shed I think it’d be like bluetooth I love having it but never felt like I needed it
@Eayala176 жыл бұрын
So does this read 277V on a single wire where you have 3 phase 480v?
@grounded-b9376 жыл бұрын
If it's a wye system 480/277V 4wire. It only measures voltages to ground = 120V, 277V, 240V (grounded-B delta systems)
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Not 100% sure but I imagine it only works on a single phase conductor
@steakhousejohn59906 жыл бұрын
HF "Ames meters" beats Fluke and Klein advertisement? Test claims for BS?
@Strictly4Defense5 жыл бұрын
9:42 drug addict ... come to the pawn shop and have a little party lol
@sanjaypatel9026 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@timotay24726 жыл бұрын
I've herd this thing is a piece of s... and it can kill you......check out Ave's review
@Swifttalon696 жыл бұрын
First again ... o yeah boi how ya been mike How's the welder coming
@diymisfit_Mechanic_UDX4046 жыл бұрын
Paul Mccardell The burn burn your shed down 9000?
@Swifttalon696 жыл бұрын
DIY Misfit "Mechanic" well shed is in tact so I guess he learned to tame it
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Paul Mccardell , i have to weld my pull out couch bed. But I need a nice day I can take it apart and drag it outside
@diymisfit_Mechanic_UDX4046 жыл бұрын
Mike's Tool Shed I did check mine out, and I do have the same welder.
@1pcfred6 жыл бұрын
These are the times that try men's souls. The summer welder and the sunshine mechanic will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their craft.
@pieterraubenheimer47156 жыл бұрын
I suggest that you watch the video AvE made about the T6t, that may save your live.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Lol. Your joking or didn't see the last video I loaded where I prove it's not dangerous
@jamesflores94566 жыл бұрын
you're not ave
@simard3336 жыл бұрын
OMG 0 dislike
@jeffmassey48606 жыл бұрын
Fluke+janky feature=I don't want one.
@Irich19616 жыл бұрын
Don't touch it... dangerous..!!
@iamGomer6 жыл бұрын
1:44 . every meter lead I have had has broken at that bit - JUNK WTF no DC Amps? only 200A AC on 0000 cable is horse shit. NO good for a 400KW setup WTF only to 2K Ohms - My SMD book hits 0-1MEg-Ohm WTF use you body as the circuit Sorry AvE was right
@xMizunoGolfx6 жыл бұрын
Hey mike just got in the trade and wondered if you have ever fire caulked lol shitty job for sure Lol
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Chase a couple times. But we usually higher a fire chalking company
@HardKnocksForge6 жыл бұрын
Mike isn't getting fire caulked when the guy you were touching tips with, ate Taco Bell with fire sauce earlier, then gives you a facial and it ends up burning your eyes?
@jeremychase39216 жыл бұрын
Oh sorry my french canadian is showing 😳
@nalurash27876 жыл бұрын
Ermmm....Seems like the devils magic to me.
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Nalu Rash yeah. The explanation on the fluke site is kinda vague. I'm guessing some dark spirits are involved
@simard3336 жыл бұрын
Don't be mad but i dislike your video just because I will be the only one lol
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
samuel simard ahhh you son of a B, haha, I saw your 0 dislike comment and had to go look and there was 1. I appreciate the honesty though
@jstagzsr2 ай бұрын
i just bought an 87v max and a t6-600 a couple weeks ago but theres 2 reasons im returning the t6. 1, the non removable wires means i have to have it in a case when not in use so the wires dont get damaged and the case means its taking up way more room than it has to in my work scooter and the whole reason i bought the t6 was so i could have a smaller multimeter at arms reach at all times. and 2, which is most important, why tf would they not add at least the tenths of a volt for at least DC? i can survive without hundredths or thousandths of a volt but at least tenths is mandatory.. why in the fluck on a device specifically meant for checking voltages would they force you to use whole numbers only? say i measure an 18650 for the liion battery packs i build for the scooters. If the t6 says 4v, cool, great, is that 4.0v? in which case i have to charge it more before sticking it in a pack with the rest of the cells.. or is it 4.9v where i need to discharge it immediately before it bursts into flames and burns down a multi billion dollar machine shop? if it says 2v, great, yay!! is that 2.9v where its perfectly fine or is it 2.0v where the cell is being damaged and degraded permanently? stupid ass fluke as usual makes a product thats almost great but throws in just one reason to hate it.. as much as we pay for these stupid thigs youd think theyd actually work like you wanted. and its not like the screen doesnt have the digits. its a 3 digit display and when you go to the amp setting the screen says "0.0" which means the decimal point is already there.. after 99v, sure, take away the tenth spot. like so many other meters do.. make it say 100v even without a tenth spot.. but under 100v theyre literally just not using the digits that are already there in the display.. all they had to do was not be stupid. it makes no sense and i wish i wouldve known this prior to buying it. i loved my overpriced basic ass 87v. I really like the overpriced 28ii, oops i mean 87v max and the fact its waterproof is gonna be great for working outside. But guess im going to some generic pen multimeter so i can have the basics of a multimeter, like not being stuck with whole digits only. i have a generic $30 multimeter also that has a huge color screen with a backlight and all the same features and accuracies of a fluke.. including the decimal point.. My desk multimeter has a small color screen and it can do down to the ten thousandths of a volt and it was a quarter of the price as the 87v.. these features are not hard to add to a product. fluke really pissed me off with this one.. if you cant tell from my rant nobody asked for. lol
@dowhatyougottado42834 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I am an industrial electrician in an old steel mill, I use a T6-1000 daily. Working in a 100+-year-old steel mill you come across some things that you just don't want to disturb, Old bad work. Equipment and disconnects such that will make shake your head and say WTF. I found the none contact voltage testing useful as well as being able to check amps with the open end fork vs the clamp. Also on the new no-touch contacts and disconnect were you can't even get your probes on a termination to check for voltage. I check for volts with the none contact forks before I start to take the protective covers off the disconnects so I can then use the probes to again verify no voltage present. So from my experience, I have found it useful. That being said the meter has it downsides also. The biggest dislike I have is the length of the leads. Sometimes there isn't enough room in a panel to hold the meter and get into were you make your check. I bought the magnet to hang the meter, and 2 more feet of leads would be nice. Maybe I will make an in the field video and post it.
@jeremychase39216 жыл бұрын
Is the bigger model have true RMS reading ?
@MikesToolShed6 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Chase yes the 375fc, it's a bad ass meter
@jeremychase39216 жыл бұрын
Mike's Tool Shed sweeeeeet definitely buying it eventually 👌🏻