Fluke 116 vs 117: Which Meter Should an HVAC Tech Buy?
They look almost identical, but they are built for different trades. Here is the one difference that decides it for most HVAC techs.
Fieldpiece JL3RH Review: Wireless Psychrometer Probes
Wireless psychrometers let you read return and supply air at once from your phone. Here is what the JL3RH does and who needs it.
Klein CL810 vs Fieldpiece SC680: Which Clamp Meter?
One is a well-priced generalist, the other is built for HVAC and talks to your phone. Here is how to choose.
Fieldpiece SC680 Review: Wireless Clamp Meter for HVAC
The SC680 is Fieldpiece’s connected clamp meter for HVAC techs who want readings on their phone. Here is what it does well and what it costs you.
Fluke 117 Review: An Electrician’s Meter in an HVAC Bag
The Fluke 117 is one of the most trusted meters on any job site, but it is built for electrical troubleshooting. Here is where it fits in HVAC work.
Best HVAC Clamp Meters
A clamp meter is the meter most HVAC techs grab first. Here is which one to buy for amp draw, inrush, capacitors and flame sensors.
Best HVAC Multimeters for Service Techs
An HVAC meter needs more than volts and ohms. Here is which multimeter to buy for flame-sensor microamps, capacitors and temperature, at every budget.
Klein CL800 Replacement: CL810 and Other Clamp Meters
The Klein CL800 has been replaced in Klein’s lineup. Here is what to buy now and which clamps fit HVAC work.
Fluke 116 Review: The HVAC Multimeter Built for Furnace Work
The Fluke 116 adds the two functions HVAC techs reach for most, microamps and temperature, to a compact True-RMS meter. Here is who should buy it.
Best HVAC Thermometers
Superheat and subcooling are only as good as your temperature readings. Here is which thermometer to carry for each job.