Milwaukee 2205-20 fork meter
Checked 2026-10-17 against Milwaukee's US product page by Rob, licensed electrician
The Milwaukee 2205-20 is a fork meter, sold on its own. Milwaukee publishes CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V safety rating, 200 A AC current (max range), 1,000 V AC voltage (max range), 1,000 V DC voltage (max range). In the box: Fork Meter 2205-20, Test Lead Set, 2x AA Batteries, Manual. Source: Milwaukee's US product page, checked 2026-10-17.
Key specs
- Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT)
- CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V
- AC current, max range
- 200 A
- AC voltage, max range
- 1,000 V
- DC voltage, max range
- 1,000 V
- True-RMS
- Yes
- Jaw opening
- 0.63 in
- Batteries (cells)
- Alkaline (AA)
Not on Milwaukee's US product page for the 2205-20: Display resolution; Warranty. We do not guess.
In the box
- IncludedFork meter: Fork Meter 2205-20
- IncludedTest leads: Test Lead Set
- IncludedBatteries: 2x AA Batteries
- Not listedCase or holster: not in the maker's box list
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All specs
| Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT) | CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 V |
| AC current, max range | 200 A |
| AC voltage, max range | 1,000 V |
| DC voltage, max range | 1,000 V |
| True-RMS | Yes |
| Jaw opening | 0.63 in |
| Batteries (cells) | Alkaline (AA) |
| Resistance, max range | 40 MΩ |
| Continuity | Audible |
| Non-contact voltage detection | Yes |
| Backlit display | Yes |
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Quick answers
What is the 2205-20's safety (CAT) rating?
Milwaukee rates it CAT IV 600 V, CAT III 1,000 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 2205-20 measure DC current?
Milwaukee's spec table lists AC current (up to 200 A) and no DC current range.
Is the 2205-20 true-RMS?
Yes, Milwaukee lists it as true-RMS, so readings on non-sinusoidal loads (drives, dimmers, electronic ballasts) are not averaged.
What batteries does the 2205-20 use?
Alkaline (AA) (dry cells; no tool battery platform).
Does the 2205-20 come with test leads?
Yes: Test Lead Set.
Owner reviews
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Manuals and official documents
- Parts list (PDF)
- Operator's manual (PDF) 58-14-2218D3
- Manuals and documents for the 2205-20 MilwaukeeTool.com
Sources
- Milwaukee US product page 2205-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
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