new megger tester

[Daveyboy]

looking to get a new megger. only do domestic. was looking at getting the mft1710. Looks a very good price. Do you guys think its worth paying more for the 1720 or 1730? & why?

 

[sparky3366]

stick to the 1552...easier to get hold of & bomb proof

 

[steve58]

Got the 1720 brilliant meter worth paying extra for auto RCD testing witch is not available on 1710

 

[dim_bulb]

i have an rcd auto on my mft 1552

if youre just doing domestic the 1552 would suffice

 

[Daveyboy]

But the 1710 is £460 + vat, the 1552 is £569 +vat. I thought the 1710 was the new model?

 

[Rikki Barrett]

It is Dave, its the new 1700 series. I bought my megger 1553 just before news broke of the new one. I love it anyway. No auto RCD could be a pain in the aristotle.

 

[nikmet]

I like the look of the 1720/1730

 

[Amp David]

The main benefit of the new model is the 2 lead non trip loop test IMO

 

[nikmet]

The main benefit of the new model is the 2 lead non trip loop test IMO

What connections are made for this, no neutral connection required?

 

[Amp David]

Just line and earth.

 

[Daveyboy]

just bought a 1552

 

[dim_bulb]

knew youd come round, just took a little persuation.

now it takes 8 AAs and they only last a week






only joking

 

[pencilpusher]

Hi, first poster here. I am looking at the new 1720 because it has the auto RCD test. I have one question; does in store the results whilst auto testing to save keep running up and down those stairs to record each one? Thanks.

 

[Amp David]

Hi, first poster here. I am looking at the new 1720 because it has the auto RCD test. I have one question; does in store the results whilst auto testing to save keep running up and down those stairs to record each one? Thanks.

If its like the 1552 and 1553 models then yes it will and you can scroll through each result after testing

 

[srodgers]

I can't see the point of buying a tester without autorcd. Has anyone done any serious loop testing with the new Megger yet I am very nervous of 2 wire low current testing I know things move on but they used to have it on some of there older testers and it wasn't great. I'm gonna hold back and wait for a few more guinea pigs first!!