Fluke 8050A any good?

[garymck]

Hi,
I have an old Fluke 8050A benchtop multimeter I was given a couple of years ago. Now that I've become really interested in electronics I was wondering whether this is a good unit, or should I replace it with a newer model? Have managed to download a manual.
cheers
Gary

[tautech]

This thread is worth reading:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/old-fluke-multimeters/

[amspire]

It is a great unit. Keeps its calibration extremely well and a good RMS AC volts.

Because of its age, protection is not to the same standard as modern multimeters, but for low voltage bench work, it is excellent.

[garymck]

Thanks....

I'll keep it - not to interested in mains voltage stuf at the moment....way too little knowledge for that 

cheers
Gary

[Fungus]

You should definitely mail it to me and get something newer for yourself. Better safe than sorry. 

[Electro Detective]

You should definitely mail it to me and get something newer for yourself. Better safe than sorry. 

If it bounces back for some reason, OP can send it to me