There are third-party Display Fade Kits for Fluke multimeters. Gives
me an impression, from used/for sale Flukes, that fading is an
inevitable outcome. Any opinion of the the fading/durability of the
Fluke 87, 111, 110, 112, or 81438 models? Are any Fluke multimeters
immune (or less-apt) from display fade?

I'm asking this because Fluke multimeters cost $300-$400 for the new
models replacing the 80 series.

What I want is the Fluke's alert beeps when a new min/max is sensed.
Are there any other brands of multimeters that have this feature?

I have not had any trouble with my Fluke 85. On
most LCD displays, the fading means that the
battery is weak and its time for a new one.
John

I'm not familiar with general Fluke display fading, but mine was cured by
simply taking the LCD panel out and cleaning the zebra bar and associated
contacts.

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wrote:
I have not had any trouble with my Fluke 85. On
most LCD displays, the fading means that the
battery is weak and its time for a new one.
John

I have been using Fluke meters for years, and never had any problems with
the displays!

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"fancy nospam tunes" wrote in message
om...
There are third-party Display Fade Kits for Fluke multimeters. Gives
me an impression, from used/for sale Flukes, that fading is an
inevitable outcome. Any opinion of the the fading/durability of the
Fluke 87, 111, 110, 112, or 81438 models? Are any Fluke multimeters
immune (or less-apt) from display fade?

I'm asking this because Fluke multimeters cost $300-$400 for the new
models replacing the 80 series.

What I want is the Fluke's alert beeps when a new min/max is sensed.
Are there any other brands of multimeters that have this feature?

Jerry G. wrote:
I have been using Fluke meters for years, and never had any problems with
the displays!


I've seen a number of them with big black spots. Probably poor humidity
seal.
mike

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I've never had one problem. Still have 2 from 1981 that work fine and 4
189s that are fabulous meters.
Jerry G. wrote:
I have been using Fluke meters for years, and never had any problems
with
the displays!

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"fancy nospam tunes" wrote in message
om...
There are third-party Display Fade Kits for Fluke multimeters. Gives
me an impression, from used/for sale Flukes, that fading is an
inevitable outcome. Any opinion of the the fading/durability of the
Fluke 87, 111, 110, 112, or 81438 models? Are any Fluke multimeters
immune (or less-apt) from display fade?

I'm asking this because Fluke multimeters cost $300-$400 for the new
models replacing the 80 series.

What I want is the Fluke's alert beeps when a new min/max is sensed.
Are there any other brands of multimeters that have this feature?

(fancy nospam tunes) wrote:

There are third-party Display Fade Kits for Fluke multimeters. Gives
me an impression, from used/for sale Flukes, that fading is an
inevitable outcome. Any opinion of the the fading/durability of the
Fluke 87, 111, 110, 112, or 81438 models? Are any Fluke multimeters
immune (or less-apt) from display fade?

I'm asking this because Fluke multimeters cost $300-$400 for the new
models replacing the 80 series.

Tunes-

My old Fluke 8020A display turned black within a couple of years. When I
obtained a replacement, I found that Fluke had changed to a newer display. The
replacement display has stayed clear for over 25 years now, and I haven't seen
the problem with other Flukes.

Fluke apparently solved their problem. However there is always the rare case
where the display loses its seal, possibly due to damage, and moisture from
atmospheric humidity causes it to blacken. If any brand is more immune to this
it would be Fluke.

Fred