Fluke 179 multimeter
Checked 2026-10-17 against Fluke's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician
The Fluke 179 is a multimeter, sold on its own. Fluke publishes CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V safety rating, 1,000 V DC voltage (max range), 1,000 V AC voltage (max range), 10 A AC current (max range). In the box: 179 Digital Multimeter, 80BK Temperature Probe, Installed 9V battery, Test leads, Quick Reference Guide. Source: Fluke's US product page, checked 2026-10-17.
Key specs
- Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT)
- CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V
- DC voltage, max range
- 1,000 V
- AC voltage, max range
- 1,000 V
- AC current, max range
- 10 A
- DC current, max range
- 10 A
- True-RMS
- Yes
- Resistance, max range
- 50 MΩ
- Batteries (cells)
- 9 V battery
- Warranty
- Lifetime
Not on Fluke's US product page for the 179: Display resolution; Low-impedance (LoZ) mode. We do not guess.
In the box
- IncludedMultimeter: 179 Digital Multimeter
- IncludedTest leads: Test leads
- IncludedBatteries: Installed 9V battery
- Not listedCase or holster: not in the maker's box list
- IncludedAlso in the box: 80BK Temperature Probe
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- Free shipping over $199
- Family owned since 1948
- Acme Tools, as published on its site, checked 2026-10-17
Compared with
All specs
| Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT) | CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V |
| DC voltage, max range | 1,000 V |
| AC voltage, max range | 1,000 V |
| AC current, max range | 10 A |
| DC current, max range | 10 A |
| True-RMS | Yes |
| Resistance, max range | 50 MΩ |
| Batteries (cells) | 9 V battery |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Capacitance, max range | 10,000 μF |
| Frequency, max range | 100 kHz |
| Temperature measurement | -40°C / 400°C |
| Size | 43 x 90 x 185 mm |
| Weight | 420 g |
| UPC barcode | 095969095204 |
Ratings are Fluke's published figures from its US product page, listed under Sources. Anything not on that page is left out rather than guessed. Check this against another model.
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Quick answers
What is the 179's safety (CAT) rating?
Fluke rates it CAT III 1,000 V, CAT IV 600 V. CAT IV covers the service entrance and utility side, CAT III distribution-level circuits such as panels and feeders; the lower of the meter's and the test leads' ratings is the one that applies. See our CAT ratings guide.
Does the 179 measure DC current?
Yes: Fluke lists a DC current range up to 10 A.
Is the 179 true-RMS?
Yes, Fluke lists it as true-RMS, so readings on non-sinusoidal loads (drives, dimmers, electronic ballasts) are not averaged.
What batteries does the 179 use?
9 V battery (dry cells; no tool battery platform).
Does the 179 come with test leads?
Yes: Test leads.
Owner reviews
4.9 out of 5 from 77 owner reviews on Fluke.com (as shown on Fluke's 179 page, checked 2026-10-17). Read the owner reviews on Fluke.com
Manuals and official documents
- Users manual (PDF) covers 175, 177, 179
- Calibration manual (PDF) covers 175, 177, & 179
- Safety sheet (PDF) covers 175, 177, 179
- Quick reference guide (PDF) covers 175/177/179 Quick Reference Guide
- Fluke 170 Series True-rms DMMs Technical Data (PDF)
Sources
- Fluke US product page 179, retrieved 2026-10-17
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