should i buy a Fluke 1651 tester?

[lish70]

Hi all, just setting out as a self employed electrician and need to invest in some test equipment. I have the oportunity to buy a second hand Fluke 1651 (not B) at a reasonable price. Would this do the job IAW BS7671 17th ed or should I be looking at something else?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[pevvers]

It would do the job yes.

Whether you would want a Fluke is another discussion altogether!

 

[lish70]

Flukes are the only testers I'm familiar with from my 2330 & 2391 courses, though not the 1651 tester. As I'm just starting out I'm needing to spend vast amounts on other kit too so if this will get me comfortably through the first year or so.....

 

[ezzzekiel]

good allround tester will suit you well if you have used them before - megger in my opinion is far superior

 

[telectrix]

ditto. megger is the dogs nuts to the flukes dogs arse

 

[lish70]

I've heard Meggers are excellent though out of my price range at the mo, unless you know anyone selling a second hand one.

 

[jmtisme]

Fluke 1651 for me just remember you can not zero your leads if the batteries are low of charge .Pop new batteries in and its fine the times I have forgotten this and thought that something was wrong DOH!!

 

[telectrix]

got mine off ebay megger 1552, £150 calibration going to cost an extra £57.

 

[lish70]

I'd be more than happy to pay £150 and a little more, only thing is there's one on ebay now with 24 bids and already up to £420!!! out of my range.

 

[telectrix]

shop around. will be plenty more less than that. also, look on ebay for " on site calibration services. " think they sell MFTs as well.

 

[Gossy]

I use the fluke at college and its ok but not great. However the megger i use at work and i find that much better and easy to use

 

[lish70]

I find the Fluke easy enough to use and think the Megger would be out of my price range, currently looking at the Fluke 1651B at £335 (not inc vat) on tinterweb

 

[zedess]

£150....get me 10 will ya!! bought my Fluke 1651 five years ago for about £500...and its the dogs bollox!!!