First MFT - thoughts on Di LOG 9083p?

[DavidSpark]

Good evening!

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Di Log 9083p 17th edition MFT. I am looking to get my first MFT and this seems to be coming up as a nice cheapish "starter" one compared to the more expensive Fluke and Megger ones available second hand. They are popping up on Ebay for around £165 and an extra few quid for postage, and then no doubt need recalibrated.

Link to said item,
DI-LOG 9083p 17th Edition Multi-function Tester (SC05) | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DI-LOG-9083p-17th-Edition-Multi-function-Tester-SC05-/122536899617?hash=item1c87c4b421:g:6HUAAOSwKflZN91h

However I have only ever really used the newer Fluke MFTs while testing so I've been a tad spoiled, so with that in mind I have a few questions in general about it for those who have used it:
Does it work well during Zs tests in regard to not tripping RCDs?
Does the build quality feel cheap or is it of a reasonable standard?
Is it easy to use as it looks?

Any thoughts or input on the subject would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[westward10]

No such thing as s 17th Ed tester

 

[sparkdog]

I wouldn't be seen dead with Di-log stuff myself, but I expect its really OK.

 

[Wilko]

I've the KT65 and it's never missed a beat

 

[Specialist]

I wouldn't be seen dead with Di-log stuff myself, but I expect its really OK.

The MFT's are OK actually, keep one on the truck for fault finding.
Had it for years, never had a problem with it & it's just passed calibration again this year.

 

[Specialist]

@DavidSpark Sorry missed the bit about tripping RCD's during loop testing, can't say I've ever had that problem with the Di log.

 

[LeeH]

No such thing as s 17th Ed tester

I was going to ask what one did that my 'non 17th tester doesn't.

 

[westward10]

I was going to ask what one did that my 'non 17th tester doesn't.

Soon have 18th Ed testers on the market, time to dump all those 17th Ed ones

 

[Specialist]

Honestly mate, not a lot that I can see. Adding the P & calling them 17th edition certainly got some people to upgrade though & made good money.

 

[The Ghost]

Do not get a Metrel. KT63 is good better than Di log. If you are doing a lot of tests they over heat and you have to stop testing til it cools.

 

[Specialist]

Soon have 18th Ed testers on the market, time to dump all those 17th Ed ones

Probably exactly the same tester Re badged. Every time the regs change, test equipment manufacturers rub their hands in glee.

 

[Specialist]

Do not get a Metrel. KT63 is good better than Di log. If you are doing a lot of tests they over heat and you have to stop testing til it cools.

Which one overheats ?

 

[gazdkw82]

Do not get a Metrel. KT63 is good better than Di log. If you are doing a lot of tests they over heat and you have to stop testing til it cools.

why not buy a metrel?

 

[telectrix]

here. calibrated as well.

megger multifunction tester - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/megger-multifunction-tester-/322548857829?hash=item4b1968fbe5:g:S4cAAOSwpONZPxo9

 

[Jacek Buczak]

Hello my first tester was di-log 9083P good cheap and easy tester like first one is good choice after di log i have Fluke 1653 now i use Fluke 1654b just i want change on Megger 1730.

 

[The Ghost]

Which one overheats

Di log

why not buy a metrel?

The leads are non standard
And they are not straightforward

 

[Specialist]

Never had any problems with my Di log overheating in all the time I've had it.

 

[Andy78]

The leads are non standard
And they are not straightforward

Never had a problem using mine. I really rate it to be honest.

 

[Jacek Buczak]

How much you pay for a Calibration ? I recently paid £90 pff I just calibrated through the electric store maybe they charge too much from me ?On the other hand, once a year i can pay

 

[Specialist]

Hi Jacek: Last time I had the Di Log calibrated, I used OSCS.
Think it came to about £29.50 + return carriage & was back in 72 hours, Tel: 01522 703002.

 

[Jacek Buczak]

OMG this is for free i couting on maybe £60 hehe just £90 is little expensive.And i wait 2 weeks pfff .Thanks

 

[Specialist]

Your welcome buddy, they were nice people to deal with as well. Very helpful.