Fluke test equipment made in China?

[oracle]

If Fluke are outsourcing the manufacture of their test equipment to China, how long before they become cheap knock offs? No disrespect to Chinese industries, I'm sure that many are making good, reliable products but there is a history of Chinese third party knock offs

 

[Andy78]

 

[Zdb]

No way would I want that on my wrist whilst connected to AC

 

[MFS Electrical]

No way would I want that on my wrist whilst connected to AC

Or connected to anything how d’you read it if it’s facing away from you when your testing
Want a cone with a flake now though

 

[Deleted member 26818]

If Fluke are outsourcing the manufacture of their test equipment to China, how long before they become cheap knock offs? No disrespect to Chinese industries, I'm sure that many are making good, reliable products but there is a history of Chinese third party knock offs

I think the knock offs are already out there.
Seen some Volt sticks that are dead ringers for Flukes.

 

[davesparks]

Fluke have been manufacturing in china for many years now haven't they?

 

[oracle]

It’s like Japan was after the world war. They collected all the drink cans the Americans left behind and made cheap (and nasty) things out of the tin.

Then they bought the obsolete Austin factory line and made their first car, except for the bodywork and sold it as the Datsun Bluebird. Now known as the Nissan factory they are world leaders in manufacturing.

So maybe China will get there one day.

 

[rapparee]

It’s like Japan was after the world war. They collected all the drink cans the Americans left behind and made cheap (and nasty) things out of the tin.

Then they bought the obsolete Austin factory line and made their first car, except for the bodywork and sold it as the Datsun Bluebird. Now known as the Nissan factory they are world leaders in manufacturing.

So maybe China will get there one day.

They're already there

Everything is made in China, and anything that is made in Europe or the US you can be sure that they use Chinese components

 

[ruston]

Fluke have been manufacturing in china for many years now haven't they?

I have three old Megger testers and a clamp meter . They are made in China.

PS. They still work perfectly.

 

[oracle]

What I asked was how long before the history of Third party cheap knockoffs was repeated with fluke equipment. The first party is fluke, second party their authorised Chinese manufacturer, third party are the cheap knockoff makers.

 

[davesparks]

What I asked was how long before the history of Third party cheap knockoffs was repeated with fluke equipment. The first party is fluke, second party their authorised Chinese manufacturer, third party are the cheap knockoff makers.

How can we know how long it was? It all happened years ago, the knockoffs have been around for ages.

 

[oracle]

How can we know how long it was? It all happened years ago, the knockoffs have been around for ages.

Do you mean fluke knockoffs as such or “historically "?

 

[oracle]

I think the knock offs are already out there.
Seen some Volt sticks that are dead ringers for Flukes.

How can we tell if they are genuine if they’re “dead ringers."?

 

[Andy5678]

Was that watch released on the 1st of April by any chance?

 

[Andy78]

Was that watch released on the 1st of April by any chance?

Yeah I'm thinking so

 

[davesparks]

Do you mean fluke knockoffs as such or “historically "?

I mean fluke copies

 

[Leesparkykent]

FLUKE 101 Portable Handheld Digital Multimeter Tester F101 15B Smaller Version | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-101-Portable-Handheld-Digital-Multimeter-Tester-F101-15B-Smaller-Version-/253617401230

 

[Silly Sausage]

FLUKE 101 Portable Handheld Digital Multimeter Tester F101 15B Smaller Version | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-101-Portable-Handheld-Digital-Multimeter-Tester-F101-15B-Smaller-Version-/253617401230

Ha, I wouldn't touch that with your bargepole

 

[rapparee]

FLUKE 101 Portable Handheld Digital Multimeter Tester F101 15B Smaller Version | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLUKE-101-Portable-Handheld-Digital-Multimeter-Tester-F101-15B-Smaller-Version-/253617401230

That's a genuine fluke destined for the Chinese market.

I nearly bought a fluke Chinese earth leakage detector, but I bought a European spec one.

Fluke don't allow knockoffs. They aggressively pursue anyone infringing on their style. They even tried to ban a shipment of multimeters being imported to the US because they were yellow.

They also sued FLIR over the thermal imaging camera.

When you think about it, the electrical test equipment is too small a market for counterfeit goods. Companies may copy and imitate certain styles and designs but they won't go and all out plagiarise the brand name.

 

[buzzlightyear]

They even tried to ban a shipment of bananas being imported to the US because they were yellow.

lol.