Multifunction Testers??

[nickblake]

I got a 1653 had it about 5 years now been a good bit of kit replaced a few test leads as this is the weak point but its the same as any test lead ,has (had) a nice prod with a push button on it so easier to test having said that using in conjunction with the kew technik adaptors its brill

*(had) mishap with a cooker connection plate couldnt see for a few mins and no end left ,think youll understand what i mean........Opps

 

[robsparky1975]

Not forgetting that if you try test meter,the forum sponsor they give us all 5% extra discount,i have a fluke 1652 its easy to use,cant go wrong with any of these.

 

[mickys86]

It's funny you mention the 'mishap with the cooker plate' because I did exactly the same today. Used a brand new cooker as a desk and someone had all the hobs turned on. When I turned it on to do a loop test the jobs came on and started cooking.
Luckily only melted the leads and the boss see the funny side!!

I'm looking to buy a tester myself and after reading these posts I think I'm going to go for the FLUKE 1653b

(when I say exactly the same, I meant doing things without being able to see. Loop test behind cooker and the cooker lights being at the front)

 

[gibo]

I chose the 1730 coz of the earth spike kit as where I live most houses use TT systems as they are built on sand. not got it yet tho. ordered from test-meter.co.uk with 5% discount on 16/5/11. I knew there was a wait on them so I'm happy to wait patiently. will let you guys know what it's like when it arrives

 

[trypod]

you only get the earth spike kit with the on-site version

I got 2 today on order since Feb

 

[gibo]

it is the onsite version I ordered. where did you order yours from?

 

[trypod]

pass services

 

[gibo]

test-meter told me it would be around 2 weeks for mine to arrive. hopefully it was accurate. they said launch was delayed due to machine in production line breaking down and that they are still catching up with orders

 

[trypod]

I have had 16 on back order

I have them all now

I have just ordered 4 more

 

[mickys86]

gota be mft 1552

just saw in ************* its over £1000 pounds who in their right mind would pay that!!! you can pick them up for half of that price anywhere with warranty etc

I reckon in the next catalogue they are going to do

" an offer you can't miss "

where they say this has been on sale over a thousand pounds but you can have it at a (still overpriced) cost of about £700