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I nearly always buy quality tools, however I just want something to tell me if the gas/water is bonded. Do I really need quality is this instance???

This one is ÂŁ36 - (cant see any brand)

[ElectriciansForums.net] Cheap or expensive wanderlead?

This one is a metrel ML30 ÂŁ56

[ElectriciansForums.net] Cheap or expensive wanderlead?
 
Where'd you find the cheap one?

Tbh, I contacted someone on ebay selling 55/0.1mm Extra Flexible Test Lead Cable in 5m lengths and asked for a single length of 15m (green of course!!). That and a male and female banana plug bought total outlay to the region of ÂŁ6 or ÂŁ7. For the times I've needed it, its proved adequate and sits nicely in a zip-lock bag in the top of my Fluke case.
 
happyhippydad said:
I nearly always buy quality tools, however I just want something to tell me if the gas/water is bonded. Do I really need quality is this instance???

This one is ÂŁ36 - (cant see any brand)

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This one is a metrel ML30 ÂŁ56

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The first one is the one I have and I think Telextrix has too.

It's for sale on E-Bay - and is made and sold be a bloke called 332billt In Seaham Co. Durham and costs about ÂŁ29.

It does exactly what you need it to do. There is NO POINT in paying the silly prices some companies are asking !!

NOTE!! I have no connection with this seller - other than being a satisfied customer.
 
Cheers guys,

Thats decision made then :smile:. I dont normally mess around with quality and electrics but this time I thought I could probably get away with the cheaper option.

Didn't realise they'd be so many others working nights!
 
the only thing wrong with the ÂŁ29 one off fleabay is the 4mm socket in the centre of the drum. you need to make up a short lead with a non-standard 4mm plug. the old type that's not approved as it got to be exposed metal end.
 
I made my own, bought a cheap exten lead (about 12 quid) 30metres long, soldered cores together & hearshrunk & soldered the plug & socket either end. Cost about 15 quid & its just the same as the ÂŁ69.99 one. Apart from only being 100 feet long instead of 200! But never needed it that long anywa

Just remember to zero it out!
 
Buy a cheap 240v cable reel from one of the big sheds and take it apart to remove the mains cord.

Mount a banana socket onto the drum.

Fill the drum with 4mm earth cable, connecting one end to the banana socket and the other wander end, to a large crocodile clip. You can get both of these parts from Maplins for less than ÂŁ5

Measure the total resistance and write it on the side of the drum. This is just in case you forget to zero your meter when measuring!

I've used this cheap and cheerful method for years and it's fine.
 
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