Hvac meters : What meters am I using ?

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

I had that UEI square type meter until last year when it finally died. I bought that in 1996, it came in a kit which also included a Amp Volt Meter and carbon monoxide detector attachment. That was when test instrument were built good and lasted

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Superior Comfort Heating & Air LLC yes sir , I don’t feel UEI gets the credit they deserve they make excellent meters at an affordable cost

[@sknight0391]

I'm a big fan of the Fieldpiece meters. sc440 is the workhorse & the NEW sc480 is the full monty. 👍

[@UltraHydrophobiccoat]

My sc480 could measure the resistance accurately. The numbers are changing randomly. Searching for another brand now

[@Jeepjones85]

I have the same Fieldpiece 460 it’s amazing very tough, I also bought the UEI 50th anniversary DL489 and it’s outstanding it literally reads everything

[@kenenos6520]

Thank you Chris. I appreciate you doing this. Happy New Year!

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Ken Enos thanks man , was it you that requested this video ?? Haha

[@kenenos6520]

I did. Honestly, do more like this about certain tools. It’s nice to see what different techs are using and pros and cons.

[@kenenos6520]

Did my first boiler swap yesterday and my first tank swap today. School starts in two weeks. I’m psyched.

[@philltafolla]

Good little video brother . Always good to have backup meters and tools . Happy new year 🎊🎆🎈

[@beardowns8050]

Yes UEI is solid. Dave got me on the DL429. Excellent meter! Would have a hard time switching to anything else at this point.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Bear Downs yes , I’ve heard nothing but good things about the 429. I wanna get one eventually

[@davejohnsonnola2758]

Does your dl429b zero out on the amps? Mine never reads below 0.41

[@beardowns8050]

Yes, maybe try reaching out to the manufacturer. Mine always does that but it zeros out eventually after a few seconds. I broke my amp clamp, dropped it coming down a ladder, and reached out to them and they sent me two new amp clamp heads.

[@RepublicanJonCardiasmenos]

I want to buy the the SC680 Fieldpiece Multimeter but there are a lot of videos describing phantom amp readings when the wireless button is pressed. Would you still recommend I get this meter? I don’t mind the size. Size matters, lol!!!

[@OldguyinBelize]

cool,,, glad i just found you!

[@Bluecollarworkingman]

Go with the Fluke 352 instead of 902... unless you just want the Bluetooth fc or whatever. the 352 is smaller for the same functions.

[@gregbowman3598]

Good stuff brother , I use a lot of fieldpiece stuff and had good luck with them, keep up the good work 👍

[@chrisgormley5751]

Its funny how many meters and different brands we have in our trucks. All have a little something that although we upgrade, they still remain in our arsenal.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Chris Gormley absolulty. I still can’t get rid of my old ones. Haha

[@MrRubenrivera9649]

I have the 479 u-e-i it is great t-r-m-s temp and all that with pouch and that

[@Goodfella0982]

It might be kind of late to ask this question but I'm just finishing me first year of hvac school and have most of my tools, only thing i'm missing is a multimeter. Would the fieldpiece sc260 be good for me? Or should I look into getting some other model like sc440 or a Kleine model, UEI, Fluke? Thanks any help would be appreciated, understood if you dont reply. I like watching you channel, you're straight up honest. Keep the vids coming!

[@Cscrefandhvac]

J Bergz that meter would be fine man for sure. All others you mentioned would be good as well but starting out you don’t need to spend 250$ + on a meter yet

[@Goodfella0982]

@@Cscrefandhvac Thank you so much!! I'm going to be ordering one today, thanks!

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Love the video! Post more please.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Jack Bum thanks man. Appreciate that

[@mrgreen2646]

I use the FeildPiece SC260 best meter eveer compact and has all the features i need.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Mr Psychometrics my buddy uses that same meter and loves it man. Really don’t need anything crazy . He loves it too and won’t use anything else

[@gtownhvac1640]

Nice and simple 💪🏻

[@jeffreykubiak5126]

I agree about the fluke no magnets!

[@zekenzy6486]

I just got UEI 379B 2 weeks ago. it working good ^_^

[@Cscrefandhvac]

ZE KENZY UEI are great meters man

[@txmade72]

Man I got that fieldpiece sc660 and I think it might of been a overkill for me just getting out of school. Always 👍🏿

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Tx made72 hahahah. Ya man I had the 640. It was great but too big for me. I like the smaller meters

[@nicolasvillamizar1795]

Have used uei 300 meters and Klein 45 meter at home depot been tech for 5 years and they all same and do same

[@timothybostic8151]

I love my Phoenix meters wouldn’t trade them for the world

[@johnnthirdeye2648]

I use the fluke 902fc it’s pretty awesome and I have a fieldpiece 420 as a backup/daily beater lol

[@Cscrefandhvac]

John N thirdeye I’ve had my eye on the 902fc for a long time now haha

[@johnnthirdeye2648]

It’s a great meter very accurate I thought the Bluetooth feature was dumb until I used it a few times to track amp draws it records the data awesome for inrush on compressors 👍

[@GOOD4U360]

I want to get my first meter. Any recommendations?

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

Congratulations on the 5000 subs. Nice to see the YANKEE Kid up and running after the New Year. Hope you had a good one. Thank you for the video. Be Good kid.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Ray Ray Thanks brotha

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

You will be always welcomed

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Ray Ray funny how you call me “ yankee “. I love it lol

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

@@Cscrefandhvac lololol im a true YANKEE

[@sterlingarcher46]

My problem is , I've been sort of brainwashed into thinking that only Fluke meters are to be fully trusted . I own a couple other brands though , more features for less money , but I always have to have a Fluke in my bag as a backup , or for double checking ... I hope it's just hype and I'll finally be able to fully trust other meters .

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Sterling Archer Flukes are great meters and I was always told the same man . The Fluke in this vid is the first one I’ve ever had , it’s a great meter man but ....... I’ve had plenty of meters before the ones I have now that are in this vid and honestly Sterling , my old UEI is my favorite. I’d take that over anything that I’ve ever used. I’ll have the DL429 one day. It’s all a out what WORKS FOR YOU MAN . Don’t listen to other people’s bullshit. I can tell you now that 80$ UEI has been through hell and back with me. Only reason I don’t use it everyday is cuz the amp clamp broke and I didn’t buy another one for it

[@sterlingarcher46]

@@Cscrefandhvac thank you for the advice , it makes me feel better about using my Klein and Testo . Honestly , Fluke are kind of the Apple of meters , super expensive , less features , kinda fragile , no accessories unless you're willing to pay even more . For the love of God , you buy a fancy super expensive top of the line meter , and they can't even give you a magnet , or the nice retractable leads , no , you still gotta caugh up more 😡 Thanks, Chris , like I said , I very much like hearing your perspective , cheers !👍

[@kingofthecrease30]

fluke is the best meter you can buy....that's why they are so expensive...only meters i use on the job for the last 15 years...my main meter is the fluke 374-FC and my back up is the fluke T5-600....fluke also owns amprobe which is their budget brand...ton of features for half the price...i bought the amprobe AMP-310 meter for side jobs or around the house.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

kingofthecrease30 yes Fluke makes great meters for sure. Never used an amprobe one but I hear good things

[@HermesVintage]

Get the fluke magnet off of amazon it’s like $15 instead of the $40-50 at the supply house

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Adan Diaz true , I just think it’s stupid for the price you pay for Fluke meters they can’t come with a magnet hahah. Meters that cost half the price come with magnets automatically. Fluke has always been based more for electricians. Maybe one day they’ll realize us hvac guys use meters more than electricians hahahaha

[@BandofBrothersSpike]

A year later you’re over 10k subscribers

[@HVACRSurvival]

What's up man! Where you been?

[@Cscrefandhvac]

HVACR Survival what’s up buddy ! I’ve been here. Just can’t post as often as I used to . Hope you’re doing well bro

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@Cscrefandhvac yea, I'm getting it done. We're mainly doing pm stuff so there's not as much to post lately. Hope your good to. Glad to see you posting stuff👍👍

[@robbrown3941]

Hey brother. I’m caught in a decision here. I’ll have $200 plus soon. Which should I get? Fieldpiece or UEI?? Be safe out there!

[@bobgeore6107]

I would lean towards the fieldpiece but that’s just me. I had the sc260 for almost two years and it has been good. I switch between that or my ole fluke 116.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Rob Brown it’s really up to you man. They are all good in my opinion. It’s whatever will work best for your situation

[@robbrown3941]

CSC Refrigeration and Hvac thanks for the insight brother. I think right now I’ll go ahead and get that Klein since I’m stuck in resi for a year. Then when I go back to commercial I’ll get that fieldpiece. Be safe and thanks.

[@robbrown3941]

bob geore thanks for the insight bob. I’ll get the fieldpiece when I go back to commercial best year. I been doing my homework on them and I think I’ll go ahead and get that 600 series unit. You be safe and thank you.

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Rob Brown also as you do more in the trade you may want something different. A lot of us are “ tool junkies “ so we always want more and try new things hahah

[@harrydickson4575]

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[@stephwaylonwells3218]

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[@HVACToolReview]

No fluke!? 😉 jk. Nice selection there

[@Cscrefandhvac]

HVAC Tool Review I got one Fluke there hahaha. Believe me I want another. Flukes are great !