All in one multifunction testers for newbie.

[8yf13l0]

Hi.

Thanks guys for your resonces from my last posts, but now I have another question.

I need to buy my first multifunction tester, ones that test volts/rcd/fault loop/insulation resistance etc.

What are the best testers on the market and the best place to get them?

And is there any advise or buying no no's to these kind of purchases?

Untill my feet get off the ground it looks like these testers will be worth more then my car .

Regards

Jamie.

 

[telectrix]

i'd recommend a megger 1552/3. plenty about 2nd hand. try ebay for a calibrated unit. if you want new, contact test-meter ( forum sponsor) for unbiased advice.

megger mft 1552 17th Edition multifunction tester, quantity 1 | eBay

 

[uksparks]

My preference is Fluke, 1654B if you can afford it.

 

[uksparks]

Think about what functions you might want in the future so don't shoot yourself in the foot to save 50 quid etc to miss out on phase sequence or something.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I would suggest a Metrel.
If you need to be able to test 'B' type RCDs, then you have two manufacturers to choose between, Megger and Metrel.
Click on the 'Test Meter.co.uk' logo on the left of your screen and they have a compare App which allows you to choose which options you want.

 

[8yf13l0]

Thanks guys for this, appreciate this I will bear those in mind.

I would probably be seeing myself doing mainly domestic work. I have got a few mates and family working in the building trade waiting for me to get fully qualified before throwing loads of domestic work at me, the amount of building work now coming in is awsome.

Regards

Jamie.

 

[davesparks]

If you are an apprentice then your employer should be providing you with suitable test equipment, wait until you are qualified and going SE/starting a business before you buy your own.

If you want to buy your own tester for fault finding then an analogue insulation resistance and continuity tester would be my recommendation. I've got a robin K3131Dl which I picked up on ebay for about £30.

 

[telectrix]

If you are an apprentice then your employer should be providing you with suitable test equipment, wait until you are qualified and going SE/starting a business before you buy your own.

If you want to buy your own tester for fault finding then an analogue insulation resistance and continuity tester would be my recommendation. I've got a robin K3131Dl which I picked up on ebay for about £30.

i swear by my megger analogue BM7. bought at a car boot for £2. luvverly bit of kit.

 

[Delboybully]

I bought a Kewtech KT64 on recommendation from a seller of test equipment. His recommendation was based on price, features and service from the manufacturer.

The only other testers I have uses are a metrel and a megger. I find my KT64 very easy to use with lots of nice touches, and on top of that they do lots of adaptors that make domestic testing much easier, a particularly useful kit is the Kewtech lightmates. Overall I can fully recommend the Kewtech KT64

 

[Geordie Spark]

i swear by my megger analogue BM7. bought at a car boot for £2. luvverly bit of kit.

A Scouser BOUGHT something from a car boot??

What happened to nicking it from a car boot??? :laugh:

 

[telectrix]

A Scouser BOUGHT something from a car boot??

What happened to nicking it from a car boot??? :laugh:

seller wasn't a geordie.

 

[Victor]

I have a Fluke 162 which I hated when I first got it, however after a bit of perserverance it is growing on me and is easy to use.

 

[shanky887614]

ring test-meter they sponser tge forums and are very helpful.

i got recommended certain items based on what some other members on here bought and liked

i have only used
megger
fluke
dilog

to be honest they are all as easy to use as each other

 

[PEG]

If you are an apprentice then your employer should be providing you with suitable test equipment, wait until you are qualified and going SE/starting a business before you buy your own.

If you want to buy your own tester for fault finding then an analogue insulation resistance and continuity tester would be my recommendation. I've got a robin K3131Dl which I picked up on ebay for about £30.

Why? ... What possible reason would you cite,for holding back the OP's learning and experience journey?

He is not going to become proficient and confident by stalling at the investment of his trade.

His employers may only purchase equipment for the staff earning by the use of them,allowing the OP to be trained with what is available. They may only train him as and when they use them in the course of a job. The equipment used may be poor...calibrated,working,but poor.

All of the above occur regularly,based on feedback i have received.

So,to the OP,please don't let anyone hobble your learning and enthusiasm.

Forget flowers,phones and flusies...spend your cash on kit,which will educate,interest and expand your knowledge,and when you are qualified,you will have the other vital asset...that of confidence. :icon12:

 

[Leesparkykent]

Dilog 9083P 17th Edition Multifunction Tester DL9083P

This looks like a good bit of kit for not bad money.