Fluke vs Megger which one?

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I've a Fluke 1652C MFT and Megger separates. If I was to get another MFT I'd be going with Megger.

The Fluke lacks any auto tests (be it continuity or earth loop), and is very sensitive to noise on earth loop.

 

[Maccas]

Thanks for all your comments,ive decided to go for the Megger 1720.
Looking to buy secondhand seen a few on ebay with calibration certs.
Buying new with the VAT takes the price up more than I want to spend.
Cheers

 

[stummish]

Good choice @Maccas , hope you're happy with it.

 

[The Ghost]

Of course there is always the Kewtech 65dl. I know, heresy but bang for bucks you get more for your money. The KT63 is good as a basic instrument. I don't know if its true but the kewtech rep told me they designed the innards of megger and fluke. I really am not prepared to pay for a name especially at £400 more just for megger. But secretly I would like to own a fluke or megger but don't tell!

 

[Zdb]

I have a Fluke 1653 and Kewtech KT63. Both of them are great but I kind of do want a Megger just because everyone seems to prefer them so I want to know what the fuss is all about.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

I have a Megger MFT1731 and having had a god with a Fluke, Megger all the way for me. Just so simple to use, no fancy menus to get lost in. I can't say for other models but the 1731 does have phase rotation in it along with earth electrode testing functions.

Hi Sparky Chick, i noticed you said you have a Megger 1731. I was just wondering why you did not put the extra £40 roughly and get the Megger 1735? I am just starting up as a Sole Trader and am about to go buy a Megger MFT and was going to get the same as you but noticed the 1735 is only slightly more expensive.

 

[SparkyChick]

I've had mine for over 12 months, and if memory serves the price difference was somewhat more significant when I ordered. Plus, I think I struggled to see what the 1735 had to offer over the 1731... just had a look now and I'm still not sure what advantages the 1735 offers.

I also set myself a budget and tried to stick to it. As you'll know, setting up on your own is an expensive business

 

[Grant webber]

I've had mine for over 12 months, and if memory serves the price difference was somewhat more significant when I ordered. Plus, I think I struggled to see what the 1735 had to offer over the 1731... just had a look now and I'm still not sure what advantages the 1735 offers.

I also set myself a budget and tried to stick to it. As you'll know, setting up on your own is an expensive business

I got the 1731 and i rang megger when i bought it to ask the difference, and the units are exactly the same. The only difference is the 1735 comes with the earth spike kit and a hard case. The 1731 does not have the spike kit and has a soft case, which i personally prefere, the earth spike kit can be purchased seperatly anyway. So not much between them.

 

[SparkyChick]

There we go, thanks for clarifying. I was a bit cheesed when I didn't get the spike kit as all the images on the site I bought it from showed it included... then I read the small print about the images being for illustrative purposes only.

Funnily enough I prefer the soft bag as well because I can bang a load of my test gear in there.

 

[telectrix]

last soft bag i had, i divorced her.

 

[JK-Electrical]

It's Megger for me. I've been using the MFT 1730 since 2014. Love it!

 

[MARC D SPARK]

I have a Megger MFT1731 and having had a god with a Fluke, Megger all the way for me. Just so simple to use, no fancy menus to get lost in. I can't say for other models but the 1731 does have phase rotation in it along with earth electrode testing functions.

I was just wondering why you did not pay the extra £40-£50 for the MFT 1735. Is the MFT1735 not with the extra cost? I also notice that the 1731 and 1735 do not have the R1 AND R2 Value. I am new to this so please mind if these questions seem a little in appropriate.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

I got the 1731 and i rang megger when i bought it to ask the difference, and the units are exactly the same. The only difference is the 1735 comes with the earth spike kit and a hard case. The 1731 does not have the spike kit and has a soft case, which i personally prefere, the earth spike kit can be purchased seperatly anyway. So not much between them.

Thank you for your quick response.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

Thank you for your quick response.

I have noticed a company called ISSWWW.CO.UK and they are selling the 1731 and 1735 with accessories. Have you heard of this company before and can it be trusted? Or do you think i should just go direct to Megger? It ask if i want a certificate of calibration. I don't know what this is? Does anybody know?

 

[SparkyChick]

I have noticed a company called ISSWWW.CO.UK and they are selling the 1731 and 1735 with accessories. Have you heard of this company before and can it be trusted? Or do you think i should just go direct to Megger? It ask if i want a certificate of calibration. I don't know what this is? Does anybody know?

I bought my Megger from them. Just be sure to read the product description.