Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, Autoranging TRMS, AC/DC Volt/Current, LoZ, Continuity, Frequency, Capacitance, NCVT, Temp, More 1000V

Excellent product

This is really for an advanced electrician, not for your run of the mill handyman

I have had three similar to this before, the CL2200s. One lost, one stolen, one my dogs carried off somewhere. This last one has a few more features which I have not used yet such as temperature.

Like it very well, only wish it turned on to DC volts first as I bought it for automotive use.

I really wanted to like the CL800. It has all the features that I need like AC and DC amps, capacitance, etc., features most meters in this price range do not have. I own two of these meters now and both have the exact same flaws. The first flaw which is mostly a nuisance is that the meters are easily turned on by accident even when inside the protective case. Not a huge issue since they turn off automatically after a period of time to save the batteries. The second more serious flaw is that if the leads wiggle out even the slightest, the meter will not read properly. There have been several times my meter showed 0 volts but the line was actually hot. After checking the leads, I find they have wiggled out slightly (1/32 -1/16 or less). I am constantly pushing the lead plugs in because I am paranoid about it. I dont like a meter I cant trust and I have 2 of them. Both my CL800 meters do the exact same thing. Since they are both just slightly over 2 years old, Klein wont help. This isnt the first disappointment I have had with Klein diagnostic tools. They seem to last just about as long as the warranty period. I own quite a few Klein tools but I think we are done.

This is a great meter. Bought this as a relacement while all my fluke meters were sent out to get calibrated. I honestly am kicking myself for not getting this first. But then again I would have never known HOW good this meter was if it wasnt for my fluke meters. I LOVE MY FLUKE METERS, but man, these are amazing meters, especially at the price point. Does everything I need it to, with accurate readings that are the same as my meters before they got sent out for yearly, I say yearly because my company requires it, not that it needs it honestly.

DO NOT BUY. Biggest piece of unreliable junk I ever spent money on. Less than 4 months old and it already stopped working. Not only do I now own a Klein paper weight. But it’s “outside the return window” so I can’t even get my money back for this POS. No function what so ever. Doesn’t even turn on. Worked yesterday and today nothing. Do your self a favor and just buy a fluke. By the way. Flukes are cheaper on flukes website than they are on Amazon. And you usually get a discount code for anything over $100.

well as with all my klein tools i sure i would love this one to but i got send it back ordered the cl 800 by mistake wanted cl2300 but this meter is great and will do the job without any question i just need non contact diode testing but its very close to fluke quality without the fluke price great to start any electrical / technical career you wont be dissapointed

i wasnt happy with the temperature wire. i purchased a better probe.

Great especially for the price.