how much to pay for a new tester?

[johno999]

Just wondered if anyone had any views on whats the average I should pay for a test meter that will perform pretty much everything needed for testing. i also like idea of test button on lead but not sure how many come with that function? cheers guys

 

[telectrix]

you could get a mint 2nd hand 1553 with cal. cert. for around £300.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Plus 1 for the 1500 series but Unfortunately you cant buy them brand new anymore. I also like the megger separate units like this http://www.test-meter.co.uk/megger-mtk320-electrical-test-equipment-kit/ there was a thread on here a few weeks ago with a set for sale...if you was interested might be worth having a search through to find the thread to see if they are still up for grabs.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Metrel, brand new for about £550.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Metrel, brand new for about £550.

And if you have dramas with it the after sales is diabolical from metrel.

 

[Brightspark2]

And if you have dramas with it the after sales is diabolical from metrel.

Was fine with I dealt with them...

 

[Leesparkykent]

Was fine with I dealt with them...

They've been a pita to me.

 

[johno999]

Took your advice Teletrex and bought the 1553, Paid 370 but it had couple of extras so Im happy with the price. Came with software for PC, but I was hoping to use my android phone to at least gather the results even if I then have to transfer to main PC when Im back at the office. Was hoping you could give a little guidance on how I go about doing that. Or am I wishing for something it cant do?
Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers

 

[Leesparkykent]

Took your advice Teletrex and bought the 1553, Paid 370 but it had couple of extras so Im happy with the price. Came with software for PC, but I was hoping to use my android phone to at least gather the results even if I then have to transfer to main PC when Im back at the office. Was hoping you could give a little guidance on how I go about doing that. Or am I wishing for something it cant do?
Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers

good choice.

 

[telectrix]

can't help with the downloading side. i just rough out my readings on old pre amd.2 tests sheets, then re-enter on current style forms at home on pc.

 

[Midwest]

The problem with the MFT's that can upload the results (I've a Megger 1730), they want you to use their stupid software. My MFT also stores the test results, but I can't be arsed how to work that out, although I'm sure its quite easy really. No, I 'store' all my test results in a desk diary, for later 'upload' to PC. Don't use spare test sheets, after rather embarrassingly, I shredded some before transferring the data. Plus, I'm hoping if I lose me diary, someone might take pity on me and ring me on the mobile on the inside cover.

 

[Risteard]

The Bluetooth upload on the MFT 1553 requires you to send it after each test (as far as I could ever work out), and then transfer it to the Megger PowerSuite software. I don't think you can store a batch of results and upload it. I have the MFT 1553 and the PowerSuite software and haven't found a way to do that.

 

[Jay Sparks]

All this Bluetooth stuff??? I used to just right the results down on a scrap bit of paper/cardboard, then type them on a cert back at my house with a a nice brew.

Jay

 

[shanky887614]

you could get a mint 2nd hand 1553 with cal. cert. for around £300.

i got a mint 1654b for some price