Multimeter suggestions

[gazdkw82]

Yeh I know. I just can't afford the price of the fluke. I need something that ticks the boxes won't maybe isn't all singing all dancing

 

[Specialist]

Amprobe or Extech or Megger are equally as good as fluke & have better prices.
The meter in my avatar for example is the Amprobe 34 xra, cost something like £129.00 10 years ago & still works perfectly.

 

[telectrix]

Yeh I know. I just can't afford the price of the fluke. I need something that ticks the boxes won't maybe isn't all singing all dancing

why not contact test-meter. sometimes they have discontinued lines at reduced prices.and you get 5% forum discount.

 

[gazdkw82]

Good idea tel. I'll try and contact them tomorrow.

What's your thoughts on metrel?

 

[Specialist]

I've not used their Multimeter's but if they're anything like the other kit they do, they'll be good.
I've had a Metrel clamp meter, Insulation tester, Loop / RCD tester & Installation tester. Never had a minutes trouble with any of them.
Come to think of it, I've still got the clamp meter here somewhere.

 

[telectrix]

Good idea tel. I'll try and contact them tomorrow.

What's your thoughts on metrel?

no thoughts whatsoevver. never used a metrel.

 

[gazdkw82]

I have a metrel multi function tester and it's really good piece of kit. Just wondered if anyone had used any of the multimeters

 

[Specialist]

Just been on the Test meter website, they have a Metrel True RMS meter for £71.00 + vat & also really good prices on Extech, Fluke & Kewtech meters.
The Kewtech KT117 wasn't a bad meter, used to have one in work.

 

[gazdkw82]

That metrel one looks decent. Ticks all the boxes and has an incorrect lead detection which could be useful

How do you obtain the forum discount?

 

[Specialist]

Go back out of the thread to the main tools section, at the top in the yellow boxes click on test meter & you should have the code there. I think.

Don't forget to let us know how good it is.

 

[telectrix]

Test-Meter.co.uk Forum Sponsor - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/test-meter-co-uk-forum-sponsor.119238/

 

[gazdkw82]

I asked about the discount for forum members and I got this

Due to the very heavily discounted prices on our products it's no longer possible to offer this on Digital Multimeters

 

[telectrix]

oh well. worth a try.

 

[Bobster]

There is another test meter supplier affiliated with a different forum that I've found to be cheaper and give their members special prices. Can't post the name up publicly.

 

[telectrix]

this is worth a punt. i'm bidding.
AVO 8 Mk5 vintage multimeter - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AVO-8-Mk5-vintage-multimeter-/201946339250?hash=item2f04f097b2:g:S50AAOSwAPVZNGj3