Fluke 117 vs 116 Digital Multimeters

Fluke 116 vs Fluke 117 Digital Multimeters

Top Features

Fluke 116
Application HVAC
AC/DC Volts Up to 600V
AC/DC Amps Up to 20A
Frequency Yes
Capacitance Yes
Temperature Yes
Diode Test Yes
LoZ (Ghost Voltage Detection) Yes
VoltAlert™ (Non-Contact AC Voltage) No
Fluke 117
Application Electrician
AC/DC Volts Up to 600V
AC/DC Amps Up to 20A
Frequency Yes
Capacitance Yes
Temperature No
Diode Test Yes
LoZ (Ghost Voltage Detection) Yes
VoltAlert™ (Non-Contact AC Voltage) Yes

The Fluke 117 and Fluke 116 are both True-RMS Multimeters with large 3-1/2 digit / 6,000 count displays. The major specifications for these meters are almost exactly the same. Each is capable of measuring voltage up to 600V AC/DC with .5% accuracy as well as current up to 20A AC/DC. Resistance, continuity, frequency, and capacitance measurements are also possible with both models. Each also includes a bright white LED backlit screen for easy viewing in any environment. The warranty for each unit is 3 years.

Fluke calls the 117 an Electricians Multimeter because this meter is designed for demanding settings such as commercial buildings, hospitals, and schools. It includes VoltAlert™ non-contact voltage detection as well as LoZ ghost voltage detection technologies. The Fluke 116 does not include VoltAlert™ technology. That said, it does include LoZ as well as a built-in thermometer for temperature measurement and a Min/Max/Average function with elapsed time to record signal fluctuations. The 116 also provides microamps to test flame sensors - these are the only real difference between the two meters. The 116 was specifically designed for HVAC professionals. It has everything you need to quickly troubleshoot problems with HVAC equipment.

Want to know more? Check out the tables below for complete specifications or give us a call at 877-571-7901. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.

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ModelFluke 117Fluke 116
ProductFluke 117 True-RMS AC/DC Electrician Multimeter with Non-Contact Voltage DetectionFluke 116 True-RMS AC/DC HVAC Multimeter with Temperature and Microamp Measurements
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Multimeters

StyleHand-HeldHand-Held
Measures AC VYesYes
Measures DC VYesYes
Measures AC AYesYes
Measures DC AYesYes
True RMSYesYes
Maximum Voltage AC600 V600 V 
Resolution AC Volts0.1 mV 0.1 mV 
Maximum Voltage DC600 V600 V 
Resolution DC Volts0.1 mV 0.1 mV 
Maximum Current AC10.0 A 600 uA (0.0006 A) 
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