Fluke 1651B Bargain Price

timhoward · Oct 15, 2023

RDB85 said:
It’s not a fault it doesn’t do ramp testing or phase rotation. I’ve linked the spec sheet.

Many 2-pole testers show phase direction.
Personally, many months will go by without needing ramp testing, and an earth leakage clamp meter can fill in the blanks and is more convenient anyway.
If that Fluke tester is calibrated and you are satisfied it is in working order then its a very good price.
Test leads are consumables anyway. A shame it doesn't have it's case, as the Fluke cases are excellent!

RDB85 · Oct 15, 2023

timhoward said:
Many 2-pole testers show phase direction.
Personally, many months will go by without needing ramp testing, and an earth leakage clamp meter can fill in the blanks and is more convenient anyway.
If that Fluke tester is calibrated and you are satisfied it is in working order then its a very good price.
Test leads are consumables anyway. A shame it doesn't have it's case, as the Fluke cases are excellent!

I’ve a Martindale VT25 that does Phase Rotation. It’s a shame about the case. I’ve seen people use the Magnusson Organisers instead. The Fluke ones are very good. Needs a decent set of test leads as the Fluke ones are extortionately expensive.

RDB85 · Oct 15, 2023

I’ve found the fluke case for £35 and these leads:

Fluke/Amprobe TL165XA Lead kit. Compatible with 1650 and 1660 series Multifunction & Insulation Testers https://amzn.eu/d/boKad5Q

nicebutdim · Oct 15, 2023

I really wouldn't get hungup on phase rotation unless your work regularly requires it. It's not something I've ever used an MFT for, preferring instead to use a 2 pole tester. Occasionally a client wants to see this verified and we'll dig out a dedicated tester that shows all phases at the same time, but proves nothing more than a 2 pole tester.

timhoward · Oct 15, 2023

RDB85 said:
I’ve found the fluke case for £35 and these leads:

Fluke/Amprobe TL165XA Lead kit. Compatible with 1650 and 1660 series Multifunction & Insulation Testers https://amzn.eu/d/boKad5Q

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RDB85 · Oct 15, 2023

This is the Martindale ET4000 for £200. Just needs calibrating:

DPG · Oct 15, 2023

Is he having a bit of a clear out?

RDB85 · Oct 15, 2023

DPG said:
Is he having a bit of a clear out?

He has four lads working for him and he’s got 3 flukes and a Megger. The fluke and the Martindale are not getting used. He asked me would I be interested in either as a spare or to see if anyone I know was interested.

The Martindale needs calibrating but it’s all there and does seem a good buy at £200. But it’s whether the Fluke is better. As I do think it’s handy to have a spare tester. For unseen circumstances.

RDB85 · Oct 16, 2023

I’ve bought the Fluke. I shall let you all know what it’s like.

I was thinking of this as a case. But I’m not sure if it will fit in the middle:

Erbauer Connecx Organiser 22 1/4" x 13 3/4" - Screwfix

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