Just wondering which multifunctional testers you guys have, and how long have they lasted?
Hoping this becomes a handy thread for you all. There seems to be a massive price difference between them all. But then I guess some do things others don't? Not sure. :)
Let us know which multifunctional...
Looking for electrical testers to carry out EICR testing in stevenage and Essex areas, high volume of works, price work,
Applicants must be fully qualified, 2391 , must have own tools and transport
Hi - Sometimes a normal person would need to check and test their electrical connections. There are testers which claim to help do this job - my question is are they OK to use as a starting point to figuring if there is a problem in the first place? e.g. socket earth wire not connected which can...
Im a big fan of collecting vintage testers and tools.
anyhow i'm creating a museum exibit of vintage testers and once they are all together i will probably donate them to the museum.
a while back i posted a vintage analog multi meter and here are two of the latest ive aquired.
a vintage GE...
Dropped some old clothes and bits in charity shop this morning.
Saw this on the shelf. Bargain price of £2 brand new in box.
Not sure as to how accurate it is. But its only a phase sequence tester and seems reasonably safe.( I hope)
It seems a German make given the packaging! Instructions also...
I am building up my tool collection, slowly, we have done safe isolation, on our course, so I was looking to buy a Voltage Tester. But I know the Fluke ones have had a recall. But I have seen these two:
Fluke T150 Voltage and Continuity Tester - Edwardes -...
PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE
FLUKE 110V VOLTAGE TESTER T110
We have been made aware of some isolated incidents with this product where the voltage tester
could display a false negative result, which can put the end user at risk of electric shock.
The product affected is:
Code Product Description...
Hi guys,
I'm starting to do a bit of DIY in our house - initially just replacing light fittings but am keen to do more and am looking for tools to check that the area I want to work on is safe.
As this is just for DIY I don't want to spend a fortune but want stuff that's safe and good enough...
Fluke Corporation has identified a safety issue affecting certain Fluke T110, T130, and T150 Two-Pole Voltage Testers (“T-Pole Testers”).
As a precautionary measure, Fluke has decided to voluntarily recall all of these products and provide affected customers with new and improved equivalent...
Please refer to this link for more information:-
Important Voluntary Recall Information Regarding Fluke T110, T130 and T150 Two-Pole Voltage Testers - https://www.fluke.com/en-gb/support/safety-notices/tpt-recall
Thanks to @Andy78 for the heads up on this.
Hi forum, I'm about to start my first practical work on my course, so I need to start getting some kit together. So far as voltage testers go, I've been looking at the megger 320, fluke t5 & t6. any advice would be appreciated.
I know this is a little old but just in case you did not know.
Fluke Electrical Socket Testers Voluntary Recall Information - http://www.fluke.com/fluke/nlnl/support/safety-notices/Fluke-Socket-Recall
I'm keeping mine just in case it gets stolen...that'll teach them.;)
Saw a notice on screwfix that a batch of socket testers are being recalled.
Might give a new meaning to the bang test if somebody uses one of the dodgy ones then...
Another thread mentioned those plug in socket testers that use three or four LEDs to indicate wiring faults on the socket...
Just wondering if these have any real value especially on a ring main?
I can't see that they would pick up a continuity issue unless say both 1/c and o/g cables were...
This is a good one for the rumour mill.
A friend at college said he went to a specialist shop and while he was there buying something else he enquired about the cost of a PAT testing machine.
The bloke behind the counter said "I'm not sure it'll be worth your while getting one mate, once our...
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