Looking for a cheap test kit

[James-]

I have seen some fairly cheap looking kits on ebay over the past year or two but always weary of either them having been pinched or struggling to get money back for a duf tester

 

[Manutd4life]

So what is it you do at the moment? What experience and qualifications have you got that are related to the electrical industry?

I work on the commercial side of things mate. I'm a time served spark straight from school. Been fully qualified for around 8-9 years.

 

[GMES]

Don't discard Mikes offer until you speak to him . He is a well respected member and a good friend, that counts for a lot.
ebay can be very dodgy and you either end up with a stolen tester, or a faulty one.
Look at it this way, if you spent a bit extra and bought the one off Mike and things didn't work out work wise then you could probably still sell it for decent money, maybe even on here.
Speak to him before you make a decision.

 

[Manutd4life]

Don't discard Mikes offer until you speak to him . He is a well respected member and a good friend, that counts for a lot.
ebay can be very dodgy and you either end up with a stolen tester, or a faulty one.
Look at it this way, if you spent a bit extra and bought the one off Mike and things didn't work out work wise then you could probably still sell it for decent money, maybe even on here.
Speak to him before you make a decision.

I have already spoke with "Mike", I am not disregarding anything, all these comments are putting me off from buying one of eBay now. Not all of them are scammers on eBay, surely the payment protection covers you if the item isn't as described. I understand you're just looking out for people not to get scammed. I will be taking my time over this.

 

[chrisg1979]

I bought a Metrel off eBay 3 years ago. The chap selling it was straight as a die. £80 for the meter at the end of auction, £40 to have it calibrated, jobs a good un!

Maybe I was lucky, but there are bargains to be had.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

I have already spoke with "Mike", I am not disregarding anything, all these comments are putting me off from buying one of eBay now. Not all of them are scammers on eBay, surely the payment protection covers you if the item isn't as described. I understand you're just looking out for people not to get scammed. I will be taking my time over this.

well..

i know of at least one.....

 

[Manutd4life]

I'm undecided between the kewtech KT62 and the meggar 1720. Any pro's and cons between the two?

 

[telectrix]

megger all the way. surprised you not bought mike's yet.

 

[Guest77]

Cheers Tel, I have sold it now though bud, had 2 sparks fighting over it in the end, got 400 notes for it as well, not too bad really even though they are 660 plus vat to buy now which works out at 790 quid, I let it go and hope the buyer enjoys it, will last him years.

 

[Manutd4life]

megger all the way. surprised you not bought mike's yet.

Been quite busy with work, was gonna mail him again but no point now. Opportunity missed

 

[shanky887614]

Been quite busy with work, was gonna mail him again but no point now. Opportunity missed

I was looking at the kewtech one in screwfix earlier 350 or so.

not bad for an mft

 

[Guest77]

I was looking at the kewtech one in screwfix earlier 350 or so.

not bad for an mft

There are 1552s and 1553s on ebay for 250-285 plus delivery on top of course available now, so 300-325 ish all in, I would suggest you look no farther than the 1500 series, I have owned most MFTs and the 1500 series IMHO is the best range of MFTs on the market by a million miles, nothing else comes close in my opinion.

 

[Manutd4life]

There are 1552s and 1553s on ebay for 250-285 plus delivery on top of course available now, so 300-325 ish all in, I would suggest you look no farther than the 1500 series, I have owned most MFTs and the 1500 series IMHO is the best range of MFTs on the market by a million miles, nothing else comes close in my opinion.

Is that the best for around my price range or your opinion against the other meggar ones, I.e the 1700 range.

 

[Guest77]

Is that the best for around my price range or your opinion against the other meggar ones, I.e the 1700 range.

The best on the market in my view, even better than the 1700 series, hence the reason I just sold mine lol

 

[Manutd4life]

The best on the market in my view, even better than the 1700 series, hence the reason I just sold mine lol

Thanks, ill have a look at them and see if I can find a decent one.