This is a great meter in terms of form and function. The exterior is very durable. The plastic parts seem very sturdy and there is a rubberized coating on the sides as well as on the dial. The dial and buttons are firm and feel like they are very good quality.
I'm not an electrician, I flip houses for a living. I have an occasional need for a meter to test an HVAC capacitor, the continuity of a fuse, a faulty breaker or my car's alternator. I owned a Klein MM6000 about a year ago for a very short time. It seemed like a fine meter and worked well but I was hung up on owning a Fluke as they are known to be the best in the industry. I tend to gravitate toward the best of the best when I buy anything as there is so much crap out there. Since I didn't have much of a need for a meter at the time, I returned the MM6000 and started researching Fluke to determine which one I wanted to buy. Needless to say it has been a year and I just ended up with the Klein CL800. The main reason was price. I paid $120 on Amazon for this meter and it's features are equivalent to Fluke's that cost $300-$500. I would say the features contained in this meter are closest to what you would get with a Fluke 375 or 376 which are $329 and $468 respectively. Obviously the most important thing with a meter is that it is accurate. The specs on this meter, according to the data sheets, appear to be on par with many of the clamp meters from Fluke.
This meter has so many great and convenient features. First of all it is TRMS. It tests AC/DC voltage to 1000V and AC/DC amps to 600A, and also handles millivolts. It tests continuity, capacitance, diodes, resistance, frequency and temperature. It has a setting for low impedance, it has a flash light, a back light, hold button, min/max, range, and a non-contact voltage tester. The non-contact voltage tester lights a red light when there is voltage present but there is no tone and it works from approximately 6 inches from a power source such as a light switch or outlet.
Some of the things I specifically like about this meter are the fact that it has one setting for volts and one setting for amps and you use the select button to switch between AC and DC. This meter will also measure millivolts but there is no extra setting. You simply set it to measure volts and it will auto range appropriately. I also like the flashlight and the non-contact voltage tester. Most of the Flukes don't have either of these features.
There is nothing about this meter that I don't like. I will mention a couple of things that changed from the previous models of the Klein clamp meters to the new ones. The previous models included an audible non-contact voltage tester, slots in the rear of the meter for lead storage, the previous models included a bar graph which this one does not, and the included leads are of lower quality and do not come with alligator clips included. These features would have been nice additions to this meter but are very minor in the scope of what this meter does.
I would have to say this is a great meter for only $120.
Klein Tools CL390 AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter, Auto-Ranging, 400 Amp, NCVT Tester Clamp Jaw Integration, Hi-Viz LCD Display, Re
4.6 | 4,110 ratings
Price: 67.99
Last update: 12-14-2024
About this item
VERSATILE CLAMP METER: Measures AC/DC current and NCVT via clamp; AC/DC voltage, resistance, continuity, frequency/duty cycle, DC microamps, diode test and capacitance via test-leads; temperature via thermocouple
NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING: Integrated into the clamp jaw for convenient electrical testing
REVERSE-CONTRAST DISPLAY: High-visibility reverse-contrast LCD ensures improved viewability in all lighting conditions
ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: Auto-ranging and True Root Mean Squared (TRMS) technology provides precise and accurate measurements
CONVENIENT FEATURES: Test lead holder on the side of the clamp and optional magnetic hanger (Cat. Nos. 69445 or 69417) for hands-free operation
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Max/Min, Rel/Zero, Data Hold capability for enhanced functionality and auto-power off after 10 minutes to conserve battery life
COMPLETE PACKAGE: Includes carrying case, test leads with CAT III/CAT IV safety caps, thermocouple, instructions, and 3 x AAA batteries
NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTING: Integrated into the clamp jaw for convenient electrical testing
REVERSE-CONTRAST DISPLAY: High-visibility reverse-contrast LCD ensures improved viewability in all lighting conditions
ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS: Auto-ranging and True Root Mean Squared (TRMS) technology provides precise and accurate measurements
CONVENIENT FEATURES: Test lead holder on the side of the clamp and optional magnetic hanger (Cat. Nos. 69445 or 69417) for hands-free operation
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Max/Min, Rel/Zero, Data Hold capability for enhanced functionality and auto-power off after 10 minutes to conserve battery life
COMPLETE PACKAGE: Includes carrying case, test leads with CAT III/CAT IV safety caps, thermocouple, instructions, and 3 x AAA batteries
Product information
Feedback
Would you like to
tell us about a lower price?
Klein Tools CL390 AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter, Auto-Ranging, 400 Amp, NCVT Tester Clamp Jaw Integration, Hi-Viz LCD Display, Reverse Contrast Display, TRMS and More
Share: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DTDCG7T
Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.
Where did you see a lower price?
Top reviews from the United States
Michael FentonFeatures and Comparison
MikeSimple to Use, Many functions, Excellent value
I highly recommend!! I hit a jersey barrier going about 65mph, and got drug about 100ft, these shoes prevented me from loosing my foot!!! They were still so snug after the wreck the paramedic had to cut the shoe offGreat multi meter
BtmacdouSolid construction, many features
jeff h