Bit of help!

hoppy · Aug 6, 2013

Hi,

I have a megger mft 1553, I damaged one of my leads so I bought a new set, which on the picture liked like the standard leads you get with the mft 1553, however the leads arrived today and are the new megger test leads you get with the new mft 17!!. So now I have a problem as these leads are of no use with my kewtech r1 r2 adaptor, so basically performin r1r2 test on socket circuits is now a problem.

Anyone know of a socket r1r2 adaptor that the new megger leads fit, or where I can get the old leads from?

Thanks

Craig

Richard Burns · Aug 7, 2013

According to this thread the old lead set for the 1553 has been replaced with the new lead set.
Can't help much more I am afraid, but ringing forum sponsor Test meter to ask may help, or pm him on here.

jamesBoater · Aug 8, 2013

Does the 1553 not come with a 3 lead test plug for this? as well as the normal leads with crocs and probes.

telectrix · Aug 8, 2013

like this:

jamesBoater · Aug 8, 2013

Exactly this, comes with the tester. Probably be able to find 1 online somewhere.

hoppy · Aug 9, 2013

Thanks for the replies, I have the plug test lead just never thought you could use it for r1r2 testing, I only ever use it for live testing, come to think of it I have never seen anone use it for dead testing. I will have to have a go, but reckon there may be an issue with nulling the tester then taking the leads out and using the plug adaptor, surely the resistances will differ giving false readings.

Why did megger have to alter what was easy to use and perfectly acceptable. Have used the new megger and have to say the 1552 and 1553 are far better in my opinion. Only real plus for me was the speed of the rcd tests and the two sided test buttons!!!!!!!!!! rant over!!!

jamesBoater · Aug 9, 2013

just null the plug out with some long nose pliers seems to work fine for me.

pete555 · Aug 9, 2013

hoppy said:
Thanks for the replies, I have the plug test lead just never thought you could use it for r1r2 testing, I only ever use it for live testing, come to think of it I have never seen anone use it for dead testing. I will have to have a go, but reckon there may be an issue with nulling the tester then taking the leads out and using the plug adaptor, surely the resistances will differ giving false readings.
Why did megger have to alter what was easy to use and perfectly acceptable. Have used the new megger and have to say the 1552 and 1553 are far better in my opinion. Only real plus for me was the speed of the rcd tests and the two sided test buttons!!!!!!!!!! rant over!!!

Because they want you to buy Fluke