Multifunction testers, best ones around?? what do you use?

[simopesh]

I have used a few Robins, however, RCD trips when testing internal Loop. Not always but it does it often enough to annoy you. The Kewtech does it too.
The Megger is nice although a lot less features then Metrel Eurotest AT - cheaper too. If you want to spend less go for the Megger, if you want the best go for the Eurotest AT.

 

[Spudnik]

It sometimes helps is, after the first trip you reset and test again.

The only problem i find with the 'no trip' tests on the meggers etc, is that it takes an age to carry out the test.

 

[hungy5]

I have done alot of research and after many of months i now had brought a Megger MFT 1553 with powersuite onsite...great machine ....if anyone into saving time at the end of the day backup all the test on PC very handy..!!!

I paid £677.35 at iswww.co.uk.......much cheaper than fluke !!!

My mate go tthe fluke 1653...he said alway give him trouble....if take second read at the same test tend to given different reading....then he change for megger working fine ever since......hope this would help you guys..!!!!

If anyone got the fluke 1653B I would like your feedback...???

 

[62patrick]

Hi, we had separates then moved on to the robin 1610 , them we got a Eurotest and install test these did the job, then in a moment of weakness I brought two KT64’s very happy with these got a top deal from my local wholesaler.
When I was buying them one of the Directors from Kewtech came through the door of the wholesalers ( a guy called Chris ) got stacks of stuff free 2 x full sets of lightmates, 2 x voltage indicators Kew1700 and a proving unit all for less than £500.00 each. I’ve just got the FC1000 check box and we are very impressed with that so for me price, ease of use, Kewtech is tops.
support your local wholesaler and ask them for extra discount and free stuff, if you don’t ask you don’t get.

 

[darking]

I do extensive New biuld and Periodic testing and for the last five years have used a Fluke with Megger test leads. A nice feature with Fluke is i keep all my stickers and hand tools in the tool tray built into the box, which is also a good seat to sit on.I dislike what I have seen of the Robin Lego boxes which are clumsy to use and have weak lids. But use what works for you

 

[DurhamSparky]

di log 9083p!!

only down side was it never had a neck strap but now dilog have released one (they rang me the day before release to inform me it was been sold) and i was Offcially the first person to buy one!! " woop woop!! (well wholesaler was first one but i was end customer!! how nice is that feeling! lol

 

[megthemaddog]

Fluke 1762

Works well dose every thing i want it to do and survived getting rained on when i left it out side for a bit in a down poor dran it out drided for two days calibrated back up fine

Tim

 

[mattcos1972]

I use the Megger MFT 1553

This place were the cheapest I could find at the time 17th Edition Multifunction Testers and Part P Test Equipment - 17th Edition Test Meters - 17th Edition Multifunction Installation Testers - Test Meters and Electrical Test Equipment Supplier - Test and Measuring Meters and the meters all come calibrated ( I undertsand some places don't)

Matt

 

[MvP Electrics]

my fluke 1653 is good, heard meggar is a bit better cos u only use 2 lead for ELI test.

 

[Phil]

Metrel MI 3101 EurotestAT Installation Tester Details - Test4less Electrical & Gas Test Equipment Distributor

got mine brand new for a respectable £500 plus delivery.

 

[eskimo39]

Fluke 1652B got it for £600 with Socket tester, test sheets & Voltage tester. Sold the extras for £100 on ebay

Love it.

 

[horsleya]

I have been looking at the various testers and threads but before purchasing I wondered if many people had used the data storage and upload facilities of these testers.

I prefer the Megger 1553 to the fluke 1653 mainly as I have used the Megger and have seen many threads about reliability issues with the Flukes.

However the blue Tooth function on the megger appears very limited as I would have to carry a smartphone with me, whereas the fluke can store all of the data for uploading later.

Does anyone have an opinion on the data storage and upload functions of these testers?

Is this just a fad or is it actually better then the more tradition pad and pen approach?

 

[UNG]

I have the Metrel Eurotest 61557 and use the data storage function as it provides a date and time audit trail of the tests carried out I also write the results on the the certificate and attach a copy of the results downloaded from the tester to verify those on the cert

 

[horsleya]

Thanks, I have not looked at the Metrel's but I shall now.

They do not appear to be so widely disussed but I take it that you are very happy with yours?

 

[garyinderby]

i also use a metrel, can store upto 400 test results. so test all day long, go home download and print. job done.