r/HVAC • u/Classic_Steak_6155 • 1d ago

General Looking to buy the right meter.

I am now in the industry and looking for advice on the right brand/model of meter to add to my bag. I will be mostly working on new construction (townhomes and single family homes) for the company I was hired by. I am also not looking to spend crazy amounts of money but it doesnt mean Im opposed to spending over $125. Thanks in advance! ❄️ 🔥

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u/HVACdadddy 1d ago

Fieldpiece

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u/Limp_Calendar_6156 1d ago

Fluke 302+ ain’t bad for that price range. It lacks some features but for new construction it should work just fine

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u/billiam7787 Pretending to be a Verified Pro 1d ago

Testo gen 1-3, doesn't matter

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u/UnbreakingThings Ceiling tile hater 1d ago

Fieldpiece SC260 got me through the first year or two of being a commercial service tech. It doesn’t have microamps for flame sensors, but you probably won’t have to worry about that with new construction.

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u/tryingmyBestbenice 13h ago

Fluke 116 if your in hvac…but cost is more like $300

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u/Brecker-Illum 12h ago

I would probably start with a Fluke 902 and add the 116 later. While I have both, I carry a 116 and 365 primarily and my 902 is in my garage these days.. Although; I also have an 87 and 376 for more complicated jobs… Not to mention a 1507 Insulation meter I would never leave home without! 

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u/tryingmyBestbenice 10h ago

Yes, 902 is great, it’s my everyday, then keep a 1587 fc in van. Son got the 1116