FLUKE 289 Repair (leads connected incorrectly) 2024

[@drinkintea1572]

That ultrasonic cleaning was magical 😮

[@familyplans3788]

THIS is what You Tube is for me , inspiring , informative and motivational ,so many good ideas

[@duotronic6451]

The Paypal call center that rejected your claim is probably located in Nairobi, Kenya. 😂😂😂

[@BenieTheDragon]

There was so much oil, I'm surprised the US didn't invade your shop.

[@hmello3250]

you mean bring "democracy" 😂

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

EEVBlog has an excellent video on why fluke meters are so expensive. It has little to do with actual accuracy and features but a whole host of other reasons many of which make no difference to most people. A good watch.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

I don’t know. I have a fluke 77 from 30 years ago still going strong matter of fact there’s multiple of them. I’ve given out to friends and family that are all still going strong so I’d say the extra money spent is well worth it. They’re excellent meters.

[@northwestrepair]

@@South_0f_Heaven_ they have not innovated since then. Your fluke 77 is a time machine.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

@@northwestrepair My point was that even though they are expensive they are well worth it in my opinion. Speaking on a basic multimeter (don’t need data link, Bluetooth, or temperature) it is still a perfectly viable option that does the exact same thing a 2024 version does. 30 years trouble free operation I’d say that’s money well spent and mine hasn’t lived a nice comfy life either it’s been used and abused. New doesn’t always mean better you know that.

[@Behemoth33]

​@South_0f_Heaven_ agreed,I have had my fluke for years now, only replaced the 10a fuse due to negligence from my side, and also had it calibrated once,second set of leads and other than that never had a days issue with it. I feel with the cheap alliexpress specials it will be buy cheap buy twice. One brand I'm curious to test out is UNI-T

[@Guishan_Lingyou]

@@South_0f_Heaven_ I use a Fluke 77 at work. But honestly, I mostly just use it to test continuity :-)

[@robertdelange2071]

Why was i not surprised you added a plug to it.. 🤣

[@DJSolitone]

As other experienced users have suggested I strongly recommend you to get a Brymen DMM. I have tried quite a few pro level and cheap brands and these Brymen are totally the best IMHO. The top of the line models will cost you about half the price of an equivalent Fluke. The best models can be as bulky as the Fluke but other ones such as the model that EEV Blog used to sell are quite compact. Make sure you have a micro-ohm range though as not all of them may have this. Best of all Brymen are made in Taiwan so they are almost Chinese 😅

[@felixcosty]

Thanks for the video. Just my suggestion is to get a Brymen Multi meter. No Fluke tax on them. There is a chart on EEVBlog by someone who torture tests meters, and shows specs that way you get what you want for a meter, and you know what will kill them.

[@DJSolitone]

Brymen are the best!

[@rishavdutta006]

Looks like the deal on the fluke was a fluke!

[@main_rouge]

He wasn't lying, certainly never used in "field" only in the oilfield

[@Ojref1]

I work for a metrology company, we commonly lease 87/289's (they are a part of standardized measurement processes, in fact) We get them in for annual calibration or returned in that state, and worse all the time. They've gotten better about rejecting cases like that though.

[@Gary-u5e]

What a Brilliant idea ! Skillz are amazing .

[@kenabi]

i picked up one of the lower end eevblog branded brymens a while back. its pretty schmick. does the business nicely. runs about 117 usd these days. bump up to the next level runs around 150, top end is 225ish. all of them are good kit, as long as you don't get one of the random failure units, but dave makes things right if you do.

[@teddp]

That guy chose the wrong or should I say the right person to scam. You fixed it and you're going to make money out of it by selling it not only that, you also enhanced it. Mark my words Tony at some point this thing is going to be a collector's item because you put your touch on it 😉

[@mind.hacker9996]

you want to put some sort of grease on the knob or it will wear out fast

[@Horus9339]

I was thinking the same, a light grease/Vaseline works perfectly fine on my ancient Fluke 83.

[@fu1r4]

If you download the manual for the FLUKE 289 you can read how to disable auto off: "The Meter’s backlight and auto off features use timers to determine when to turn off the backlight, when to automatically turn the Meter off or enable the battery saver mode. To set these timeouts, press the softkey labeled Setup and position the menu selector next to the menu item labeled Instrument. Position the menu selector next to the menu item labeled Auto Backlight Timeout or Auto Power Off and then press the softkey labeled Edit. Use 7 and 8 to adjust the time to one of the preset values. Press OFF to disable the timeout feature. Press the softkey labeled OK to set the selected time. Press the softkey labeled Close to return to normal Meter operation."

[@chryseus1331]

The open circuit voltage is essentially irrelevant, in fact higher is generally better to ensure you can measure things like white LEDs, resistance is measured by injecting a test current and measuring the voltage drop, thus where semiconductors are involved the measured resistance will depend heavily on the test current since they have a non-linear IV characteristic, this explains why you will often see differences between meters and different ranges, the test current in resistance mode generally isn't standardized and with auto range it may even pick the wrong range, diode mode on the other hand is almost always fixed at 1mA giving a nearly consistent reading between meters, this is why you can never depend on someone else's resistance readings unless the test current is specified, you're using the same meter, or what you're measuring is linear.

[@mime4331]

12:54 "I drilled a hole" - I nearly fell off the chair LOL. I though you might sell that Fluke. In fact battery power would have less noise than external PSU connected to Fluke.

[@yunodiewtf]

It's less of a noise and more of ground sync problem. With batteries you have 100% isolated power while with a PSU you might have some capacitor and a bleeder resistor crossing grid GND with your device negative and that can interfere or fry either of the fluke or whatever is being tested. I'd put an isolating DC-DC converter before the battery charger, also for a proper implementation you'd probably need a small BMS with a bit of a balancing capability to avoid premature degradation if 4S LTO or 3S LiFePo4 is used.

[@mime4331]

@@yunodiewtf yeah, that's what I meant. independent circuit.

[@yunodiewtf]

This is why you film a continuous video from unboxing to powering on of anything purchased on ebay, fb or whatever The milliohmmeter is more accurate not because of more voltage but because of differential measurement. To use is accurately in your case you need to modify the clamps with sharp needles so you can touch either side of measurement with both contacts simultaneously. You could simplify it by crossing the differential wires at the very end and use one needle but that will give you some static drift.

[@hmello3250]

I once sold a module on Brazilian Ebay and the guy claimed he bought the wrong module accidentaly. They charged me the refund + shipping + return shipping even though I never offered free shipping. I had 0 and after a sale I ended up with a negative amount in my account 😂 I asked for pictures of the module and the guy took photos of his nasty fingers all over the contact pads so I claimed it should not have been handled without anti static equipment. They ended up removing the shipping charges so at least I don't owe them anything anymore.

[@lamune6809]

I use AA Lithium batteries like Energizer ulimates in devices like that. They last a long time, and they don't leak if you forget and leave them installed too long.

[@SkateClipsAndTips]

I remember using those batteries in an xbox 360 controller and they lasted just as long as regular duracell batteries. I think it's all marketing

[@hitmanslayer3003]

When you file a PayPal claim you need to be very careful on how you word things. They seem to have a very literal and simplistic scope of English. Learned that the hard way, after i changed the way I claimed i never had an issue again. Hopefully it helps with next time.

[@MegaFUZZY2010]

can you elaborate on this any? Do I literally just say "open box and not work....!" or is there a trick to it?

[@solarix]

@@MegaFUZZY2010 Never tell them you attempted to clean it, that is what gave paypal the go to close the case in favor of the seller. You would tell them that it arrived like this , that's it never go into detail. You bought it, and it showed up like this the end.

[@northwestrepair]

@@MegaFUZZY2010 I agree 100% with the careful wording and i did my best but i failed because i provided too much details that was misinterpreted. Instead it should have been as simple as: I put new batteries in and it does not power on. Its not working and i want to return it. Thats all i should have said. Instead, i said that i managed to power it by attaching wires to the pads (which is not a modification in any way) but it was interpreted as such. Less details for less brain matter=expected result.

[@hitmanslayer3003]

@@northwestrepair You’re an honest man and these things don’t like honesty.

[@hmello3250]

​@@MegaFUZZY2010 yes

[@michalmichalsk]

For 420 you could buy one and a half new Brymen 869 with 500000 counts display and very accurate measurements. More accurate than overpriced Fluke.

[@phdman2014]

Love your videos. Please forgive question: I’m looking for ESD brushes for cleaning my PC and PC boards (MB, graphics…) and cameras and lenses. I want to say dissipative brushes are called for, yet not sure. In the past, I’ve always used a cheap paint brush and canned air. Now, I have a data vac ESDV blower. Please, what do you recommend for the brushes? Thank you!

[@hoginfog]

Пользуюсь Мастеком. Тока провода сам сделал и перевёл на литий с зарядкой от юсб-ц

[@PolskiJaszczomb]

ALWAYS record packages bought second hand, right after your receive the box. Record the unboxing, do checks and the commentary.

[@illyaeater]

If you paid with a card you can go to your bank when PayPal tells you to duck off, they'll usually take care of you. As long as you dont have a working product or didnt get what was promised, you're entitled.

[@cephvideo]

Amazing repair and mod. What career did you study to be a good electrical repairt super hero?? Thanks for your videos!

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

What works best for batteries that sit in devices for a long time are the the industrial versions (hospitals use them) as they don’t leak. Still are alkaline but calcium instead of regular store bought and will not leak. On Edit forgot to mention: Duracell is Procell and Energizer is just Industrial for the names. Both of them are available on Amazon and cost the exact same price of regular batteries and in some ways are cheaper. Usually on Flukes people put the probes in the wrong spot and measure voltage/currents that is over spec of that port the lead goes into. If lucky you blow one of the 1-3 removable fuses. If not there are resistors that act like fuses just as a GPU or motherboard has. If the meter works but the screen is dim that’s usually from people having the slider on DC then testing AC. Been using fluke meters for over 20 years try 30 years actually so been my way around the block with them Far as PayPal goes next time, you don’t tell them anything you just say you got something that doesn’t work leave it short and sweet and they usually pretty good but you found out just wiping it down is enough to considered to be tampering and they’ll do anything they can not to live up to their responsibility as you found out. Anyway, good luck with your purchase and welcome to the fluke community you moved up

[@--_DJ_--]

In another thread he mentioned that he told them he powered it by attaching wires to the pads. In this case I think denial was the right call. They don't know that he knows what he is doing. But you are right, just say it isn't working and leave it at that when asking for a refund.

[@UnCoolDad]

Get a polarising filter for the screen. Also you may consider getting it calibrated - just for peace of mind.

[@silverdragonheart]

You should 3D print a part to fit in the back with a DC connector in so you can power it from an external PSU. Edit: Ok never mind, I just watched some more of the Vid and you've solved issue already... of course.

[@odczynnik]

There is missing also green light around turm on button. I have using the same meter since 2016 😊

[@MerolaC]

Your french is impecable. 😂 (Still watching)

[@ryanmorgan5644]

Where did you find that test lead that looks like a brush. That’s pretty nifty

[@TheSoapyJew]

sounds like a hurricane out there... wait.

[@john-nb1vv]

Now the external power supply may change your CAT rating but for what you're doing it doesn't really matter.

[@ChrisFaulkner]

19:05 there is a setup that allows it to stay on longer or a button or something, dunno much about the flukes

[@bornagain2641]

when you purchase something and it gets delivered to your porch or stoop. You havr a phone, Right. There is something called a camara on the phone that you can record every step from picking up your package off stoop and open package without taking camara off the package then the goods need to be looked at as well and to not pan away or turn off camara until you see the products condition. They sent me a used motherboard with bent pins They started off telling me that i damaged it. Then i left the picks from the video with a nasty letter on site as well as in the return box telling them off and never try sending me someone's trash as a new product. Also as i waited for this delivery and had it back in the UPS store scanned within 20 minutes from when it was delivered.

[@Mohagamer93390]

What options equivalents to fluke 289 they are??

[@anonony9081]

Joke's on the scammer, they sold it to the one guy who can fix anything

[@johanrynjah8241]

I can't imagine a reputed brand like Fluke lacks that much QC, the solder for the IR emitter looks so flimsy and thin.

[@_QWERTY2254]

Guys, I am not sure but once i tried powering my multimeter trough the power line same as the board Im measuring and the multimeter did not work properly (maybe psu was broke idk), and I just googled and saw that it alters its accuracy so, would it work this way?

[@Pieter12345pk]

6S for the battery management system stands for 6 battery cells! That's more obvious in BMS's that come with a wire between batteries in series to keep them balanced.

[@AKATEATime]

Yup, that's what I was thinking. Also, the S means the batteries are in series.

[@sairus6055]

So by this time it probably sold... Somewhere in spam section of your mail my letter with software for fluke created to use with OBS studio LOL )))

[@arianagandhi7634]

my dream brand meter, but unfortunately i only can afford Fieldpiece

[@attuoz]

Fluke 289 is 1500 USD in my country. I think you got a good deal with 420$

[@derim006]

it is 550 usd in my country new one ...

[@MrMacroVision]

would you send the fluke for calibration?

[@michaelmeux4137]

Been fucked over on vehicles in the past even after asking what's wrong with the vehicle so I can plan on fixing it because I'm a mechanic. Flat out lies paying their price from civilians and my only ask was not to breakdown with my kids in the vehicle

[@bigdillan9612]

Jokes on the Facebook seller because you're able to make a video out of it.

[@alistairgunn7934]

It is not oil, just lots of leaking batteries were there

[@TY1979KA]

and if you sell the vici guy dont forget to dunk it in motor oil :D

[@danielhulan3058]

I bought a dual monitor for a laptop on ebay and it never showed up. I contacted the seller and he literally threatened me pphysically and legally. I reported him to ebay and filed a case with them submitting proof that he threatened me a d the device didn't show and they sided with himand closed the case. It just goes to show there's no protections for buyers anymore.

[@brazilpaes]

Why not use 9v batery? Look the size of this batery packet.

[@john-nb1vv]

$400 plus repair is a steal for that meter. with amp clamp and software youre probably looking at noth of $1500

[@krugtech]

Fluke=truth imho

[@Electricworld-1]

Excellent ❤🎉

[@Altered-Stigma]

I buy a lot from eBay and first thing i do it make sure the thing works. if it doesn't, I immediately contact the seller and let them know with pictures included always. IDK how it works for FB Marketplace, but, if the sellers chooses not to remedy the situation, then I go through eBay. I'm not sure if you told them you opened it up or something, but that might be why they closed the case. With eBay's guarantee its a lengthy process that can take weeks, but I've had it go in my favor every time. Sorry this piece of scum sold you that and got away with it. Best you can do now is warn people like you did in the vid. Also, as an added note to anyone who has issues with sellers; never close the case until its fully settled. I have had sellers try to convince me to and I've heard of people agreeing then the seller not honoring the agreement. Once the case is closed, that's pretty much it.

[@chumbawumba1959]

"Like new" only if means grimy, oily, and defective!!!

[@danielhulan3058]

$400 for a multimeter!?! I paid like $20 for mine. Yeah its a piece of crap but it still works lol.

[@johnarnold893]

The seller probably found it in a dumpster.

[@fredh3186]

Who's the seller, we all need to know who the scammer is

[@Jojongsa]

Where did you get the metal brush probe for your multimeter?

[@buug76]

I bet he built it

[@SupraSav]

He wanted to buy something nice so he bought used? "Used" and "nice", rarely in the same sentence. Now the question is, was your time/labour you put into this fix less or more than buying a new one outright? Glad it worked out in the end.

[@OrificeJohnson]

Anything considered nice or high end will almost always be a great purchase used. Prices on high end used gear can be found ridiculously cheap compared to new options in my experience, and you'll always be able to find replacement parts.

[@MegaFUZZY2010]

new ones are £1000+, so not sure what that is in $, maybe $1300?

[@Lackooo84]

$375 for a multimeter bruh...

[@hashemmi24]

It sells for 1500 USD😂

[@Lackooo84]

@@hashemmi24 No way. :D

[@ariewijaya1679]

If claim not rejected maybe he get a discount 😂

[@TY1979KA]

there were only two options either a hole in the top or the buttom, a hole in the back and you would have recreated the Apple Magic Mouse, noone wants that

[@ferencszabo3504]

Opening up a Fluke is a heresy! I'll send a word to the Emperor, immediately! 😁Word on the street that these Flukes can detected quantum entanglement! 😊

[@danielhulan3058]

Omg your right about apple. Yeah their products are good but are they good to the extent that they charge outrageous prices for... no. They are overpriced status symbols that are only big because of their hype.

[@Emoziga]

YOU SHOULD HELP FIX THINGS, NOT GETTING FIXED

[@Bojcha76]

Delay 66ms

[@DaveImagery]

PayPal is a shit hole, I avoid it like the plague.

[@NormalsOverrated1987]

A wise man once said: ,,I have zero reasons to keep this meter, this overrated, overpriced piece of trash, so i will sell it .... and buy a Chinese equivalent half the price. This is the reason why i don't own any of the Apple products, overpriced, overhyped, piece of trash ''

[@GameBacardi]

Apple users like put batteries in they ear holes. Then one day it explode.

[@malarkey4441]

Hioki better