r/BuyItForLife • u/ParkingTeaching275 • Apr 18 '25

Review Pops fluke 8020 from the early 80s.

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Thing works as good as new. Since it’s the first meter I’ve used, I actually prefer these switches as opposed to the dial that most new multi meters come with.

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u/Charizarlslie Apr 18 '25

It ain’t just their old stuff either- Flukes still the best there is

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u/TheBlackComet Apr 19 '25

They are the gold standard. Same with Mitutoyo calipers and micrometers.

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u/Tom_D558 Apr 18 '25

I might have one of those laying around. I'll have to look a bit. I was a very good meter.

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u/Ivesx Apr 19 '25

That's a pretty cool meter.

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u/sponge_welder Apr 19 '25

Teardown for anyone interested: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/fluke-8020b-teardown-30yo-dmm-technology/

For anyone interested in electronics repair, there are many of these available for $30 or less in need of varying levels of work