Fluke 117 Standard vs CAL vs Combo Kit for Black Friday

Buy the standard Fluke 117 unless your workplace requires a specific calibration report or you also need an AC clamp meter. Choose 117 CAL, part 5160508, for Fluke's documented certificate with data, or 117/323 Kit, part 4296041, for the additional clamp; existing 117 owners should consider the 323 alone. For Fluke Black Friday shopping, settle the package before comparing checkout totals.

Quick picks: compare the exact box

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Standard 117 — 2538815

Documented contents

117, 4 mm silicone leads, holster, user manual

Calibration paperwork

Unit-specific certificate with data is not listed

Our pick for

Buyers needing the meter without a clamp or specified certificate

117 CAL — 5160508

Documented contents

Same listed leads, holster and manual with the 117

Calibration paperwork

Traceable certificate of calibration with data from Fluke

Our pick for

Workplaces that accept that exact report

117/323 Kit — 4296041

Documented contents

117 and 323; overview names TL175 leads, TPAK hanger and soft case; box list differs below

Calibration paperwork

Neither instrument's CAL certificate is named in the contents

Our pick for

Buyers who need both meters and confirm the accessory manifest

323 alone — 5065521

Documented contents

323, test leads, soft case and user documentation

Calibration paperwork

Standard package does not list the 323 CAL certificate

Our pick for

Existing 117 owners needing an AC-current clamp

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Package and manufacturer part	Documented contents	Calibration paperwork	Our pick for
Standard 117 — 2538815	117, 4 mm silicone leads, holster, user manual	Unit-specific certificate with data is not listed	Buyers needing the meter without a clamp or specified certificate
117 CAL — 5160508	Same listed leads, holster and manual with the 117	Traceable certificate of calibration with data from Fluke	Workplaces that accept that exact report
117/323 Kit — 4296041	117 and 323; overview names TL175 leads, TPAK hanger and soft case; box list differs below	Neither instrument's CAL certificate is named in the contents	Buyers who need both meters and confirm the accessory manifest
323 alone — 5065521	323, test leads, soft case and user documentation	Standard package does not list the 323 CAL certificate	Existing 117 owners needing an AC-current clamp

Package and manufacturer part	Documented contents	Calibration paperwork	Our pick for
Standard 117 — 2538815	117, 4 mm silicone leads, holster, user manual	Unit-specific certificate with data is not listed	Buyers needing the meter without a clamp or specified certificate
117 CAL — 5160508	Same listed leads, holster and manual with the 117	Traceable certificate of calibration with data from Fluke	Workplaces that accept that exact report
117/323 Kit — 4296041	117 and 323; overview names TL175 leads, TPAK hanger and soft case; box list differs below	Neither instrument's CAL certificate is named in the contents	Buyers who need both meters and confirm the accessory manifest
323 alone — 5065521	323, test leads, soft case and user documentation	Standard package does not list the 323 CAL certificate	Existing 117 owners needing an AC-current clamp

Sources: Fluke's US 117 models and contents, 117/323 kit and 323 models. CAL and kit recommendations link to Fluke: their exact Amazon listings remain unverified. The standalone product cards identify the standalone instruments.

Default choice: standard Fluke 117

Choose part 2538815 when you want the 117's electrical troubleshooting functions and have no requirement for a particular calibration certificate. Fluke specifies True RMS, VoltAlert non-contact detection, automatic AC/DC voltage selection and selectable low impedance to reduce ghost-voltage readings. Its own specifications give 6,000 counts, CAT III 600V, and 10 A AC/DC through the leads.

The standard package already lists silicone leads and a holster. A listing described as a meter alone therefore needs a contents check before you assume it lacks leads. Buy an extra case, clips or hanger only if you need them and they are absent from the actual package.

CAL does not buy a different measurement range. Fluke's Models section describes the CAL version as the 117 with a certificate, without publishing a tighter CAL specification. Our default recommendation is the standard package when that paperwork has no use for you.

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For required paperwork: Fluke 117 CAL

The confirmed manufacturer package is Fluke 117 CAL, part 5160508. Fluke explicitly lists the 117, silicone leads, holster and manual plus a traceable certificate of calibration with data from Fluke. Use that manufacturer part when requesting a quote; a different seller suffix needs its own written service description.

See the exact CAL package on Fluke's page

What the calibration document does—and does not—establish

Fluke's calibration documentation explanation says most tools receive a Statement of Calibration Practices describing manufacturing calibration and traceability. That statement does not identify your particular serial number, date or model, and is not a formal calibration certificate. Missing CAL in the package name therefore does not mean uncalibrated.

The additional CAL report is useful when your organization requires instrument-specific evidence. However, traceable, with data and accredited describe different requirements. Fluke's service levels include non-accredited calibration with data as well as accredited calibration to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The 117 CAL listing promises traceability and data; it does not state that accreditation level or enumerate the report's test points and uncertainty figures.

Before ordering, request a sample report and confirm:

• Identity: the delivered report must match the meter's model and serial number.
• Timing: review the calibration date and have your workplace set the acceptable recalibration interval.
• Coverage: check the functions, ranges and results your procedure requires; request uncertainty and accreditation scope if mandatory.
• Issuer: distinguish the promised Fluke report from any independently supplied service.

These are acceptance checks, not additional contents promised for part 5160508. Fluke's certificate guide explains identity, dates, results and uncertainty, and says calibration frequency depends on use and requirements. NIST's traceability policy also cautions that traceability alone does not guarantee suitability for the intended measurement.

If CAL is unavailable: specify the service separately

Fluke also documents ordering a new instrument by its model plus a calibration-service item number. Its service page lists 2132558 for traceable with data, 1259800 for traceable without data, and 1256480 for Z540 with data. These identify services, not alternative 117 meter models or a promise of current stock. Ask Fluke or its distributor to confirm the service for your order; a certificate without data does not match the documented 117 CAL contents.

For both instruments: Fluke 117/323 combo kit

Choose 117/323 Kit, part 4296041, when you need the 117 and a separate AC-current clamp. Fluke's kit overview names 117, 323, TL175 test leads, TPAK ToolPak magnetic hanger and a soft carrying case.

The same page's What's in the box section instead lists the 117 with 4 mm silicone leads and holster, and the 323 with test leads and soft case. It does not name the TL175 or TPAK there. Neither contents list names a calibration certificate with data for either instrument. Confirm the supplied lead model, hanger, cases and documentation before valuing those extras.

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When the 323 adds a capability you need

Fluke specifies 400 A AC through the 323's clamp and 600 V AC/DC through its leads. Its specification table lists no DC-current range or contact-temperature function. The 117 already measures AC/DC current through leads, but that does not provide the 323's clamp capability. Our clamp meter vs multimeter guide explains which tool fits the measurement.

• Yes: 323 jaw: AC current up to 400 A
• Yes: 323 leads: AC and DC voltage up to 600 V
• No: 323: no DC-current range
• No: 323: no contact-temperature function

Keep each instrument's safety marking separate: 117 is CAT III 600V; 323 is CAT III 600V / CAT IV 300V, according to their linked specifications. The clamp's marking does not upgrade the 117. Match category and voltage to the location using Fluke's safety guidance, follow the instrument and accessory manuals, and leave panel work to a licensed electrician.

Already own a 117? Add the 323 separately

The standalone 323, part 5065521, supplies the same AC-clamp capability described above without another 117. Its official package lists test leads, a soft case and user documentation. This is our add-on pick when those capabilities meet the job; compare your existing clamp's functions before buying a duplicate.

If your workplace requires documentation for the clamp too, Fluke separately identifies 323 CAL, part 5160572, with a traceable certificate and data from Fluke. A report for the 117 does not document a different instrument. Confirm the requirement for each serial number rather than assuming a combo-kit invoice covers calibration.

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Buying guide: compare the complete usable package

Use this comparison, with the same required tools and accepted paperwork on each side:

Complete-package total = checkout total + missing required accessories + required calibration service + delivery charges not already included.

Usable kit difference = complete combo-kit total − complete separate-purchase total. A negative difference favors the kit on cost, provided both sides meet the same requirements. This is a calculation method, not a claim of savings.

For the separate-purchase side, compare a standard 117 plus standalone 323, then add only accessories you actually need. For the kit side, resolve the lead/hanger discrepancy and add any required calibration service. If you need neither clamp nor paperwork, the standard 117 alone is the relevant comparison; unused extras deserve no value in your decision.

1. 1

   Write the requirement

   List the instruments, accessories and accepted calibration documents you actually need.

2. 2

   Resolve the manifest

   Check what each exact package includes and obtain written confirmation of the kit's disputed accessories.

3. 3

   Compare delivered totals

   Add missing requirements once, include delivery, and compare the same condition and seller terms.

Black Friday November 27 and Cyber Monday November 30

Use November 27, 2026, and November 30, 2026, as package-check deadlines. The dates identify Black Friday and Cyber Monday; neither establishes a Fluke discount. No dated promotion or Amazon stock is verified here.

At checkout, save the exact model and manufacturer part, seller identity, condition, accessory manifest, calibration description, delivered total, return terms and offer expiry. Confirm the seller's authorization with Fluke if uncertain. Record when you checked; on Cyber Monday, reopen the same package and verify its terms again before carrying forward a Black Friday comparison.

Check condition explicitly: Fluke lists R-FLUKE-117, part 4373474, as factory reconditioned to original specifications. Keep that separate from a new standard or CAL order. For broader seasonal shopping, our Klein and Fluke package checklist covers neighboring purchase decisions.

Buying a gift

Check whether the recipient already owns a 117, an AC clamp, suitable leads, a hanger and a case. For workplace tools, obtain the required certificate type before choosing CAL; otherwise the recipient may still need a different service. Keep the invoice and gift-return terms. Our gifts for electricians guide helps narrow the missing tool; our multimeter shortlist is the next stop if the 117's functions do not fit.

How we choose

We compared official US model listings, accessory manifests, manufacturer specifications, calibration-service descriptions and NIST's traceability policy, checked November 2, 2026. These are document-based recommendations; we have not physically evaluated these packages. Conflicting accessory lists and unspecified certificate details remain explicit. Our selection method explains the approach.

Verdict

Choose the standard 117 when the meter and included accessories meet your needs. Choose 117 CAL 5160508 when its report meets your workplace's requirement, or 117/323 Kit 4296041 when you need both instruments and have confirmed the contents. Already have the 117? Compare the 323 alone before buying another multimeter.