Metrel Eurotest Mi3100. Low ohms problems

[Baz1]

I bought this Metrel and frankly the instructions are poor.I'm a kitchen fitter so electrical know how is just what i need to do the job.
On th continuity setting I select low ohms and null the test leads.Readings vary quite a bit.I tried on a long length of cable ( not on a circuit) just to be sure and the results were not consistant.
It's ok to check continuity,but to get R1and R2 not so clever.
Any advice
Anyone got a metrel? Hope you can help.

Thanks Baz

 

[jedisparks]

Havent got a metrel so dont know how helpfull i will be. ive found a good way of zeroing leads is to use a piece of copper pipe and keep it in your metre case/box. zero your leads onto this. R1 and R2 is a continuity test.

 

[chris gray]

your leads sound knackered, either that or your batteries need changing,

 

[roukel01]

I have the same tester, it's the second I've had because the first one broke (replaced under warranty) and I must say, I think its pants... continuity tests are always all over the place. What I've found is that you have to get a really good connection with the croc clips (ie press down on them) before testing, then you have a better chance for good results. Mines always beeping at the worst time and the little temp thing always pops up stopping me from doing any testing.

 

[jedisparks]

I know its a bit late in this instance, but i understand that AVO do very reliable and stable meters. i use a fluke 1652 at the mo and that can be a bit random at times.

 

[telectrix]

personally. i've got a megger 1552 and the nullingf is a bit suspect so i use a dedicated low ohms meter. rs £220 + vat

 

[roukel01]

personally. i've got a megger 1552 and the nullingf is a bit suspect so i use a dedicated low ohms meter. rs £220 + vat

To be honest, as long as my tester passes its calibration each year, I couldn;t give a monkeys what reading it gives me!

 

[Amp David]

personally. i've got a megger 1552 and the nullingf is a bit suspect so i use a dedicated low ohms meter. rs £220 + vat

Agree here. Null out once, come back toit 2 mins later and its gone ----.

Would still prefer my Megger to a Netrel still!

 

[rs250250]

Megger is the only way to go. I have heard of numerous problems with Metrel

 

[2391bob]

Yup megger is the gear,although i did love my metrel 61557 till it went ferkin haywire,metrel leads are good though,lot better than megger leads,and robin/fluke croc clips are the best.

 

[telectrix]

pair of jump leads and a car battery. cable gets hot, you got continuity

 

[chris gray]

my gaffer has got one of these and ive been using it today. had the exact same issue.
found that if i turned it off after taking each reading gave me consistant readings.
bought a m13000 a bit back and this is the first time ive been able to do some testing with it (sent it to eddys to get calibrated - only took them 2 months to return it, with someone elses crap leads)
and realised that if i smashed one tester into the other tester i would be left with no tester but a big bloody smug smile. metrel suck ---.

 

[chris gray]

my gaffer has got one of these and ive been using it today. had the exact same issue.
found that if i turned it off after taking each reading gave me consistant readings.
bought a m13000 a bit back and this is the first time ive been able to do some testing with it (sent it to eddys to get calibrated - only took them 2 months to return it, with someone elses crap leads)
and realised that if i smashed one tester into the other tester i would be left with no tester but a big bloody smug smile. metrel suck ---.

yeah i really shouldnt of jinxed myself like this. dropped gaffers tester today, backlight works but led display has gone :/ doh!!!!!

 

[Rockomuir]

I have just got a metrel and this may sound daft but the instructions do not show how to null the leads, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Octopus]

Best suggestion is to print off the "full" manual from the CD in the box - its full of very useful information.

Back to the nulling leads, in the selected test select "F1"