Megger of fluke??

[smiffey]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy myself some testers as i need to get more practice before my nic inspection.

im currently looking at megger 1552's or fluke 1652/ 1653. I don't have massive amount of money to spend as im just going out on my own.........

What's everyone's thoughts on the testers im looking at and how much would people expect to pay second hand on here or on the dreaded flebay.

Cheers for any help and advice in advance Ashley.

 

[Mr.Si]

Got my Fluke 1652 from ebay, just got it calibrated, cost me just over £300 when packaging was added. It's perfect.

 

[Goody]

I have picked up a Fluke 1652 from ebay couple years back.

 

[1shortcircuit]

I use a Fluke and was able to learn with a good guide that was given to me

 

[smiffey]

£300 that's bad then as i have no idea what the second hand ones are worth.. i can only find out the price of them new.

Are the flukes good to use then? as i have my t5's and they are really good. how much is a good price for the trsters then?
1552
1553
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1653

cheers for your reply's by the way

 

[Goody]

This looks good -> *FLUKE 1653 B 17th EDITION MULTIFUNCTION TESTER* | eBay UK

 

[smiffey]

cheers for that i know what to look out for now, is there any point in bidding on this now as everyone else on here that wants one will bid against me???

 

[Goody]

cheers for that i know what to look out for now, is there any point in bidding on this now as everyone else on here that wants one will bid against me???

Nothing to lose, give it a go.

 

[tony mc]

The megger 1500 series is a good meter the 1552 1553 both have auto RCD and ramp test.

Have a look here and there are loads on fleabay with the new 1700 meter on the market.

Megger MFT1552 & MFT1553 Demo Part 1

 

[smiffey]

that link wont work bud, after read and looking around im still not sure weather to get a megger 1152 or the fluke 1652 or 1653. Its a shame there are no company's that will do lay away like the snap on man

 

[Mr.Si]

I think it's just personal preference mate.

My college (well, OLCI (if you can call it a college) ) used Megger 1552s, so I learnt using them, but one of the tutors swore by his Fluke 1652 and a previous sparky I used to work with had flukes so it was a name I was aware of.

I decided to go for the fluke because of that, even if the brand name implies "luck"!

 

[Guest123]

I use a Fluke 1653B and IMO it's brill.

A little confusing in the beginning, getting used to it, but after that it really is a very good machine.

 

[Hawk81]

My personal preference is Megger. I have the 1552 and it is a brilliant meter. Easy to use and very robust. I have used the fluke 1652 and I was not that impressed.

 

[tony mc]

that link wont work bud, after read and looking around im still not sure weather to get a megger 1152 or the fluke 1652 or 1653. Its a shame there are no company's that will do lay away like the snap on man

Just go onto you tube and type in megger 1552 and you will get two videos Part 1 or Part 2.

 

[millwall ken]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy myself some testers as i need to get more practice before my nic inspection.

im currently looking at megger 1552's or fluke 1652/ 1653. I don't have massive amount of money to spend as im just going out on my own.........

What's everyone's thoughts on the testers im looking at and how much would people expect to pay second hand on here or on the dreaded flebay.

Cheers for any help and advice in advance Ashley.

Mate, please please DO NOT scrimp on testing equipment. It could save your life one day... There are so many good ones out there on the market that I reckon you should do some research and try to find sites that sell the type that you want; but ALSO have a good many reviews. Good luck mate, and welcome.