Fluke 381 Remote Display Clamp Meter

This meter with the removal display face makes my job more safe. I use this meter alot to take amp reading in switch gear. I can set the meter up have the display in my hand and close the motor bucket and return power. Whlie getting my reading outside the gear with it closed.

This is a great all purpose meter, it has both AC and DC current plus the iFles makes it easy to measure large amperage multi-conductor switchgear. It comes with test least but it really needs the TL175 and TLK-225 to make it fully functional. This will handle most uses except inverter drive requiring a scope. I've used it for main industrial power, low voltage distribution (LED lighting), automotive, electrical troubleshooting and alarm install. It replaced 2 other meters and with the detachable display, one assistant.

Very useful for troubleshooting 3 phase motors. Quick response.

I have been given one of these a while back, and yep, a really great meter...but the same flaw that a lot of others have already mentioned, VERY poor battery life. I don't use this meter that often, but have to carry a spare pack of batteries with me just in case, cause as the others have said, new batteries are needed every few weeks :( :( :( Wondering if Fluke can provide a fix , to improve an already awesome meter, and if so, how can we go about getting it rectified??? Thanks, Mark.

Way easier than yelling measurements at one another from across the room. No need to tie up another guy to watch the meter while you make changes. No need to walk back and forth to check your measurements. The wireless screen has been invaluable on the work site and at home. It's not just the convenience, but also the safety factor especially when working on suspect circuits. This is even more true in my industry working transmission protection equipment.

I love my Fluke 381 more than my own children (kidding, I don't have kids). I use it daily in my work on boats, both for AC and DC. I never doubt the readings, and the remote display makes me the coolest tech on the dock. It gets borrowed often because it's so awesome. I can clamp the starter or alternator in the engine room, and take the remote display to the helm (except on the REALLY big boats). What usually takes two technicians, I can accomplish myself with my Fluke 381. My Fluke should get it's own paycheck. My only complaint is I really wish the iFlex did DC amperage. And I wish it were a little smaller. Unlike some other reviewers, I must be lucky because I don't think the battery consumption is bad. I replace them maybe every 2 months, and I use it on a daily basis.

the 381 remote clamp is the way to go. I have been using it on and off for over a year now with NO problems (I still am using original batteries) so I guess fluke fixed the power problem from 2 years ago. Great meter !! for ac and dc.

This meter is used a lot fluke needs a redesign asap-an upgrade from AAA to AA batteries would help !!! DO YOU HEAR US FLUKE ????

I've had my 381 for coming up on 2 years, and while it's a great meter with unique features, they really botched the engineering in one area; Battery Life.  The two AAA batteries in the display unit seem to go dead within a few weeks regardless of use.  This seems to always happen at inopportune times when you really need the meter and are out of spare batteries. The "work around" is to pull the batteries when not in use.  They'll last a year if you do this, but it's a pain, and I've already lost the battery cover when it blew away in the wind.  Why Fluke couldn't provide a simple mechanical power switch even if they couldn't do better on power management is beyond comprehension.  I've owned a lot of Fluke products over the years, and I must say their attention to detail is lapsing in their newer products.  I will likely consider a competitor's product next time.

I read the review that was written 2 years about the battery issue. We have 4 of these meters and it seems that every time, we need to use these meters, the batteries was dead, even we removed 1 battery each for the display and the meter. I always like fluke products and I think that Fluke should do the recall for these meters to fix them right.