Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester
Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester is rated out of 5 by 69.
Key features
- OpenJaw™ design: measure current without breaking the circuit
- Tester automatically selects AC or DC voltage, up to 1000 V
- Work in tight spaces with detachable Slim Reach probe tips
Product overview: Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester
Measure current up to 100 A without breaking the circuit with OpenJaw™ design. The T5-1000 Electrical Tester is a versatile troubleshooting tool to carry to every job site. Use it to check voltage, continuity, and current–all with one compact tool.
How to use the T5-1000
Just select volts, ohms, or current and the tester does the rest. The electrical tester auto-selects between AC and DC voltage up to 1000 V.
Plus, the OpenJaw™ design allows for fast and easy current measurements without needing to make metallic contact, just slide a wire into the open fork. The continuity beeper offers a quick go/no-go tests, resistance measurements to 1000 Ω.
The electrical tester comes with detachable Slim Reach probe tips so you can easily work in tight spaces. Or hand free work when you use the test lead holder to make the meter an “extended handle” for the probe.
Key safety features
An integrated protection circuit allows the tester to stay connected to a voltage source longer than a solenoid tester. The T5-1000 Electrical Tester also boasts:
A CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600 V rating
Withstands a 10 ft. (3 m) drop.
The T5-1000 has and Auto-off mode to conserve battery life. The unit fits into an optional holster that attaches to a belt and neatly stows test leads.
Fluke T5-1000 vs T6-1000
The T5-1000 uses the OpenJaw™ design to measure current without metallic contact, just slide the wire in the open fork and the T5 will do the rest. It also measures voltage and continuity with the test leads. The T6-1000 (https://www.fluke.com/en-us/product/electrical-testing/basic-testers/fluke-t6-1000) is designed to use FieldSense™ technology to display both current and voltage simultaneously.
“This is a very good meter and I trust my life with it almost every day” - Kevin
What's in the box:
T5-1000 Electrical tester
4 mm detachable probes
Quick Reference Guide
Specifications: Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester
| Specifications | ||
| Jaw opening | 12.9 mm (0.5 in) | |
| Max wire size | 1/0 THHN Cable | |
| Current range AC rms | 0 to 100.0 A | |
| Accuracy AC current (50/60 Hz) | 3% ± 3 counts | |
| AC response | Averaging | |
| Voltage range AC/DC | 0 to 1000 V | |
| Voltage accuracy | ||
| AC | 1.5% ± 2 counts | |
| DC | 1% ± 1 count | |
| Resistance range | 0 to 1000 Ω | |
| Continuity beeper threshold | On at < 25 Ω, off at > 400 Ω | |
| Volts indicator LED threshold | Guaranteed on by 30 V AC | |
| Environmental Specifications | ||
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 50°C | |
| Storage temperature | -30°C to 60°C | |
| Humidity (without condensation) | ||
| 0% to 95% (5°C to 30°C); | ||
| 0% to 75% (30°C to 40°C); | ||
| 0% to 45% (40°C to 50°C) | ||
| Dust/water resistance | Yes | |
| Operating altitude | 2000 meters max | |
| Temperature coefficient | 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/°C (< 18°C or> 28°C) | |
| Safety Specifications | ||
| Measurement Category | IEC 61010-2-032, IEC61010-2-033: CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V, 100 A ac | |
| Agency approvals | CSA, TUV | |
| Maximum voltage | 1000 V between any terminal and earth ground | |
| Mechanical and General Specifications | ||
| Size | 30.5 x 51 x 203 mm | |
| Weight | 300 g | |
| Warranty | Two-years | |
| Battery life | 200 hour zinc chloride, 400 hour alkaline | |
| Battery type | 2 x AA | |
| Low battery indicator | Yes | |
| Current sensor opening | 12.9 mm | |
Models: Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester
Fluke T5-1000
Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester
Includes:
- 4 mm detachable probes
- Instruction sheet
Fluke T5-1000 Voltage, Continuity and Current Tester is rated out of 5 by 69.
Rated 5 out of 5 by elawson from Excellent Tester for new to experienced Workers I love this tester. I have been an electrician for about 10 years and love the versatility of it. I have other fluke testers but the compact design make this a meter you can carry in your back pocket. The amp tester is easy to use in hard places where a clamp cant get. I would recommend this meter to guys coming into the trade and seasons workers who need something a little more convenient.
Fluke always knocks it out the park.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by DocktDoorZeus from I love this compact meter I use this meter everyday to protect my life and trust it thoroughly (while still taking necessary testing before and after). My one and ONLY complaint about the meter: the leads tend to get stuck when you insert them in the meter, that is, the forward testing part of the meter. Takes a little effort to pry it out.
It's compact size and great safety rating help me feel confident and comfortable carrying this meter day in and day out in an industrial location.
Date published: 2016-09-23
Rated 2 out of 5 by markfilipak from Beware - nonrepairable Used maybe 10 times, my Fluke stopped working -- would not turn on -- when it went out of warranty. I'm an Electrical Engineer, so I tried to fix it. It is nonrepairable. It cannot be disassembled. Do yourself a favor. Buy a really cheap, throwaway instead of spending the money to buy Fluke.
Date published: 2015-09-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by HighTshooter from Durable!!! I use several models of fluke instruments. This day I had my T5-1000. Quick job, working high on crane rail, put in pocket easy. I dropped this meter from the 6th floor crane rail and it fell to the 3rd floor, hit hard. NOTHING BROKE, meter still works perfect. Hard to believe? I have 2 witnesses. Excellent products here.
Date published: 2015-06-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Michigan1Dave from I wish it had... I am very impressed with the durability and functionality of the T5-1000. Will Fluke add a receptacle tester paired with the T5 to send a circuit tracing pulse that is sensed by the T5 for live circuit tracing?
Date published: 2013-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by URDADDYJASON from Best For The Price !! I use it At work every Day As An Electrical Foreman On Commercial Job Site. Its Easy To Carry Around and Almost Feels As If Im not Even Wearing it. I have used other testers But Everyone and I have Grown to Depend On Fluke.
Date published: 2013-08-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by fwwbronco from great meter, but this is a great meter to own, have had mine for 5 years. Check current and volts easy. however, not DC current. Also, if checking continuity, not sensitive enough. have a lot of three phase motors that are bad. but, meter scale said it was good. 1K not sensitive enough.
Date published: 2013-06-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Para from Great in an industrial environment I have used this as my primary meter for over seven years now. The amp meter is very useful when troubleshooting in an industrial environment. I have to use the 170 series when working with capacitors, potentiometers etc. But, I prefer to use the T5 when possible. It doesn't read mV or mA. If, it did it would be the perfect meter.
Date published: 2013-03-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by Larry from Couldn't get my HVAC job done without it Bullet proof and reliable. Easily read and dependable. great product.
Date published: 2012-12-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by tommyg2012 from No DC clamp ability, low precision If you know what you are getting, this is a good product. It's a bit frustrating that it doesn't state in the description that the clamp only works on AC current (not DC current). The Fluke website description also doesn't tell you this. If you want to measure DC current, you'll have to look elsewhere (I'm going to be getting the Fluke 179 multimeter and Fluke i410 clamp).
Additionally, although I would likely use a different meter for measuring voltage in general, I was surprised at the lack of resolution on the DC voltage readings I was getting off 6 volt and 12 volt batteries. There is no decimal point, so if I was close to 6 volts or 12 volts, it would just round down to 6 or 12 (i.e. not giving a reading like 6.3 or 12.43). For my purposes, this level of detail is significant, especially if I don't know if a 12 volt battery is at 11.6 or 12.4 because the meter is rounding off to the nearest whole number).
If you are just looking for a good AC clamp meter, this is likely a very good meter. Just not good for my purposes (motorcycle and automobile repair).
Additionally it would be useful to have a manual that shows how to do things with more specificity than the current included diagram, which is very minimal.
Date published: 2012-11-13
Rated 1 out of 5 by sflem849 from Useless to me I purchased the T5 meter to replace my $4 Harbor Freight meter. I am looking to assess charging and voltage loss in 12v DC and this meter is not capable of the job. If this meter would go to one decimal for DC volts I would rate it at least 4 stars. The paperwork lists it's precision past one decimal so I do not understand why it is not displayed.
Date published: 2012-11-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ampdraw from A Must Have I bought my first one almost 10 years ago, it's been dropped, kicked, beaten and tortured and is still working as well as the day I got it. I have 3 of these now, 1 I keep in my glove box, 1 in the kitchen drawer, and 1 I keep in my back pocket at work. I have gotten so use to this little meter I'd be lost if I didn't always have one in reach. Inexpensive, extremely durable, reliable, compact and portable. Covers all the basics needed whether your a professional service technician or just a DIY home user. It is insanely easy to learn and use with no complicated features the average person does not need anyhow.
Date published: 2012-09-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by hughball69 from Robust meter Ive had my fluke t5 series meter for the last 5 years and it's been dropped fought with other tools in my bag been in the rain several times and not once has it give me any doubt. This meter is robust and simple to use the only downfall is that the ting size is too large to get in tight spots but apart from that one little gripe it's been the best meter I've ever owned!!! I've also got a 179 true RMS but it doesn't get used every day.
Date published: 2012-09-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheTuna from My daily driver I use this tester nearly every day. I own 3 Fluke meters and this is the one I grab first and keep in my tool bag. Small form factor, light weight, easy to use.
The only thing I would like to see is a higher resolution readout of the voltage. In AC voltage there is no decimal but there is in DC Voltage and Amps.
Minor detail, and when I need higher number resolution, I breakout the 87V anyway....
Date published: 2012-09-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Britass from Best tool in my arsenal bar nun! Take it to every job, reliable and adaptable. it’s nice to purchase a tool which exceeds your expectations, you can't find that these days!
Date published: 2012-07-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by CheeseSarge from Excellent residential meter I purchased this to replace an older solenoid type tester and there is no comparrison. This meter can easily measure AC current, both AC and DC voltage and continuity versus just an AC voltage indicator from my old meter. It is durable, I am glad that you guys do drop tests off ladders, and easy to use. I use mine a lot. This meter is perfect for residential work.
Date published: 2012-06-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ed1360 from This product is very awesome I'm been using this product for many years. And i love all its features. It mades my job easier. It no matter if i am working with Ac or Dc current.
Date published: 2012-06-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nick from Awesome The Fluke T5 is an awesome product. It is reliable and durable.
Date published: 2012-06-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by nyj99 from Very handy to have around. This meter is what I mainly use for fast voltage reading and troubleshooting. It's the best and most convenient tool in my tool belt. I recommend one along with the holster.
Date published: 2012-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hozzer76 from The amazing T5 This meter is just awesome! I use it at the steel mill I work at and it has outperformed my expectations. It is small enough to carry to every job. It has the versitilty to do 90% of the reading I take on a daily basis. When I get a call from the plant I will not head out without this amazing, durable, well designed meter a must for all electricians.
Date published: 2012-06-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by Basinsparky from Awesome My t5 gets used alot. Not all of that use is kind and easy testing. This tester keeps on ticking from drilling rig floor to residential circuts it gives me accurate readings.
Date published: 2012-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by adam480 from Perfect toolbag meter this meter is perfect for the meter you carry with you all day has just what you need in the most user frienly setup ever its worth its wieght in gold wouldent trade it for any compeitors
Date published: 2012-05-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by xptech from compact but full of features This tool allows me to check voltage quickly without having to worry about if it is ac or dc it auto sences quickly and is very accurate. you can also change your probe tips for even more versatility
would definetely recommend
Date published: 2012-05-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by AJ430 from simple!!! "Make everything as simple as possible,
but no simpler." A. Einstein
DUH!
Date published: 2012-05-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by elawson from Excellent Tester for new to experienced Workers I love this tester. I have been an electrician for about 10 years and love the versatility of it. I have other fluke testers but the compact design make this a meter you can carry in your back pocket. The amp tester is easy to use in hard places where a clamp cant get. I would recommend this meter to guys coming into the trade and seasons workers who need something a little more convenient.
Fluke always knocks it out the park.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by DocktDoorZeus from I love this compact meter I use this meter everyday to protect my life and trust it thoroughly (while still taking necessary testing before and after). My one and ONLY complaint about the meter: the leads tend to get stuck when you insert them in the meter, that is, the forward testing part of the meter. Takes a little effort to pry it out.
It's compact size and great safety rating help me feel confident and comfortable carrying this meter day in and day out in an industrial location.
Date published: 2016-09-23
Rated 2 out of 5 by markfilipak from Beware - nonrepairable Used maybe 10 times, my Fluke stopped working -- would not turn on -- when it went out of warranty. I'm an Electrical Engineer, so I tried to fix it. It is nonrepairable. It cannot be disassembled. Do yourself a favor. Buy a really cheap, throwaway instead of spending the money to buy Fluke.
Date published: 2015-09-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by HighTshooter from Durable!!! I use several models of fluke instruments. This day I had my T5-1000. Quick job, working high on crane rail, put in pocket easy. I dropped this meter from the 6th floor crane rail and it fell to the 3rd floor, hit hard. NOTHING BROKE, meter still works perfect. Hard to believe? I have 2 witnesses. Excellent products here.
Date published: 2015-06-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Michigan1Dave from I wish it had... I am very impressed with the durability and functionality of the T5-1000. Will Fluke add a receptacle tester paired with the T5 to send a circuit tracing pulse that is sensed by the T5 for live circuit tracing?
Date published: 2013-12-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by URDADDYJASON from Best For The Price !! I use it At work every Day As An Electrical Foreman On Commercial Job Site. Its Easy To Carry Around and Almost Feels As If Im not Even Wearing it. I have used other testers But Everyone and I have Grown to Depend On Fluke.
Date published: 2013-08-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by fwwbronco from great meter, but this is a great meter to own, have had mine for 5 years. Check current and volts easy. however, not DC current. Also, if checking continuity, not sensitive enough. have a lot of three phase motors that are bad. but, meter scale said it was good. 1K not sensitive enough.
Date published: 2013-06-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Para from Great in an industrial environment I have used this as my primary meter for over seven years now. The amp meter is very useful when troubleshooting in an industrial environment. I have to use the 170 series when working with capacitors, potentiometers etc. But, I prefer to use the T5 when possible. It doesn't read mV or mA. If, it did it would be the perfect meter.
Date published: 2013-03-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by Larry from Couldn't get my HVAC job done without it Bullet proof and reliable. Easily read and dependable. great product.
Date published: 2012-12-23
Rated 3 out of 5 by tommyg2012 from No DC clamp ability, low precision If you know what you are getting, this is a good product. It's a bit frustrating that it doesn't state in the description that the clamp only works on AC current (not DC current). The Fluke website description also doesn't tell you this. If you want to measure DC current, you'll have to look elsewhere (I'm going to be getting the Fluke 179 multimeter and Fluke i410 clamp).
Additionally, although I would likely use a different meter for measuring voltage in general, I was surprised at the lack of resolution on the DC voltage readings I was getting off 6 volt and 12 volt batteries. There is no decimal point, so if I was close to 6 volts or 12 volts, it would just round down to 6 or 12 (i.e. not giving a reading like 6.3 or 12.43). For my purposes, this level of detail is significant, especially if I don't know if a 12 volt battery is at 11.6 or 12.4 because the meter is rounding off to the nearest whole number).
If you are just looking for a good AC clamp meter, this is likely a very good meter. Just not good for my purposes (motorcycle and automobile repair).
Additionally it would be useful to have a manual that shows how to do things with more specificity than the current included diagram, which is very minimal.
Date published: 2012-11-13
Rated 1 out of 5 by sflem849 from Useless to me I purchased the T5 meter to replace my $4 Harbor Freight meter. I am looking to assess charging and voltage loss in 12v DC and this meter is not capable of the job. If this meter would go to one decimal for DC volts I would rate it at least 4 stars. The paperwork lists it's precision past one decimal so I do not understand why it is not displayed.
Date published: 2012-11-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ampdraw from A Must Have I bought my first one almost 10 years ago, it's been dropped, kicked, beaten and tortured and is still working as well as the day I got it. I have 3 of these now, 1 I keep in my glove box, 1 in the kitchen drawer, and 1 I keep in my back pocket at work. I have gotten so use to this little meter I'd be lost if I didn't always have one in reach. Inexpensive, extremely durable, reliable, compact and portable. Covers all the basics needed whether your a professional service technician or just a DIY home user. It is insanely easy to learn and use with no complicated features the average person does not need anyhow.
Date published: 2012-09-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by hughball69 from Robust meter Ive had my fluke t5 series meter for the last 5 years and it's been dropped fought with other tools in my bag been in the rain several times and not once has it give me any doubt. This meter is robust and simple to use the only downfall is that the ting size is too large to get in tight spots but apart from that one little gripe it's been the best meter I've ever owned!!! I've also got a 179 true RMS but it doesn't get used every day.
Date published: 2012-09-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheTuna from My daily driver I use this tester nearly every day. I own 3 Fluke meters and this is the one I grab first and keep in my tool bag. Small form factor, light weight, easy to use.
The only thing I would like to see is a higher resolution readout of the voltage. In AC voltage there is no decimal but there is in DC Voltage and Amps.
Minor detail, and when I need higher number resolution, I breakout the 87V anyway....
Date published: 2012-09-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by Britass from Best tool in my arsenal bar nun! Take it to every job, reliable and adaptable. it’s nice to purchase a tool which exceeds your expectations, you can't find that these days!
Date published: 2012-07-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by CheeseSarge from Excellent residential meter I purchased this to replace an older solenoid type tester and there is no comparrison. This meter can easily measure AC current, both AC and DC voltage and continuity versus just an AC voltage indicator from my old meter. It is durable, I am glad that you guys do drop tests off ladders, and easy to use. I use mine a lot. This meter is perfect for residential work.
Date published: 2012-06-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ed1360 from This product is very awesome I'm been using this product for many years. And i love all its features. It mades my job easier. It no matter if i am working with Ac or Dc current.
Date published: 2012-06-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nick from Awesome The Fluke T5 is an awesome product. It is reliable and durable.
Date published: 2012-06-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by nyj99 from Very handy to have around. This meter is what I mainly use for fast voltage reading and troubleshooting. It's the best and most convenient tool in my tool belt. I recommend one along with the holster.
Date published: 2012-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hozzer76 from The amazing T5 This meter is just awesome! I use it at the steel mill I work at and it has outperformed my expectations. It is small enough to carry to every job. It has the versitilty to do 90% of the reading I take on a daily basis. When I get a call from the plant I will not head out without this amazing, durable, well designed meter a must for all electricians.
Date published: 2012-06-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by Basinsparky from Awesome My t5 gets used alot. Not all of that use is kind and easy testing. This tester keeps on ticking from drilling rig floor to residential circuts it gives me accurate readings.
Date published: 2012-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by adam480 from Perfect toolbag meter this meter is perfect for the meter you carry with you all day has just what you need in the most user frienly setup ever its worth its wieght in gold wouldent trade it for any compeitors
Date published: 2012-05-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by xptech from compact but full of features This tool allows me to check voltage quickly without having to worry about if it is ac or dc it auto sences quickly and is very accurate. you can also change your probe tips for even more versatility
would definetely recommend
Date published: 2012-05-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by AJ430 from simple!!! "Make everything as simple as possible,
but no simpler." A. Einstein
DUH!
Date published: 2012-05-03