Stolen Goods

[flukeyspark]

Hi all,

Today I had the misfortune to have my van turned over by some theiving little ****............Anyway they stole my Fluke 1652 Mult-functional tester, so now I need a new one......But which?
I dont know to if I should get another fluke or a megger? Any suggestions?

Thanks...........really ****** off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[pennywise]

Because then thieves then Know what trade you are and can guess that you'll probably have a load of cordless stuff, test kit, etc. Got £12,500 cover on my tools for £45 a year on-top of my public liability. It covers them 24hr regardless of where there stored van, site and house as long as you can show forced entry. It also covers work related tools laptops and mobile phones, gives me peace of mind.

 

[martinxxxxxx]

I put a shed alarm in the back of my van yesterday. Last night I it went off 3 times on its own before I eventually got up and went out and deactivated it.

Maybe I should get another magnetic sign made up for the nightime that says

Martin's Sewage Pump Cleaning Co.

We clear your Blockages.

Vista print make the signs for only £14 each

Martin

I have van insurance and one of those big round padlocks.

 

[patricklondon]

b*******s
funnily enough when my fluke got nicked, yep theres a bit of it about, i thought i'd try the megger as it does seem to be the preferred kit on here at least.got it from here
http://isswww.co.uk/Megger/

 

[brs73]

get the megger mate. good luck

 

[Ross Trician]

I have megger 1552, had it about 18 months, doesnt get overly used and is well looked after, (still got origonal film on screen...lol) bit disapointed to be honest.

the "continuity bell" has packed in, the back light doesnt stop on, I dont feel the selector switches are positive enough, test leads dont seem to stop in the ports very well, (seem "loose") and these come out quite easy.

On positives, easy to use,

Ross

 

[martinxxxxxx]

Ross that is a load of negitives and only one for the plus side, i for one will steer clear. It was looking a the kewswith part p tester the other day only £277 plus vat from electicfix. A price that if it gets stolen/ breaks after the warrenttee period - would not leave you too upset. ANy one used one and what are they like ie any good?

Martin.

Sorry bout typing have baby on my lap.

 

[Doomed]

fluke for me

 

[dufjax]

Ross that is a load of negitives and only one for the plus side, i for one will steer clear. It was looking a the kewswith part p tester the other day only £277 plus vat from electicfix. A price that if it gets stolen/ breaks after the warrenttee period - would not leave you too upset. ANy one used one and what are they like ie any good?

Martin.

Sorry bout typing have baby on my lap.

I've got / had a Kewtech KT64 which I really like, I know they're seen as cr**. I does everything my Megger 1552 did but it works... Unlike my Megger 1552 which I had problems with from day 1.

I do have a slight problem... sent the KT64 off you calibration and the wholesalers have lost it, and I've get the yearly NIC assessment tomorrow. I phone round all the hire places and they're all out of testers.

So if anyone in the North Suffolk area fancies lending me a multitester for £50 just for tomorrow (14/01/09) morning I'd be really gratefull. I do have a seperate continuity / ir tester so if you've got a earth loop & rcd tester!

Many Thanks
Jim

 

[flukey]

megger for me all day long

surprised to see a couple of negatives on here as its the best bit of kit ive bought

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Hi all,

Today I had the misfortune to have my van turned over by some theiving little ****............Anyway they stole my Fluke 1652 Mult-functional tester, so now I need a new one......But which?
I dont know to if I should get another fluke or a megger? Any suggestions?

Thanks...........really ****** off,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Have you got any details about it , serial no etc as it will probably turn up on Ebay

 

[dufjax]

I've got / had a Kewtech KT64 which I really like, I know they're seen as cr**. I does everything my Megger 1552 did but it works... Unlike my Megger 1552 which I had problems with from day 1.

I do have a slight problem... sent the KT64 off you calibration and the wholesalers have lost it

, and I've get the yearly NIC assessment tomorrow. I phone round all the hire places and they're all out of testers.

So if anyone in the North Suffolk area fancies lending me a multitester for £50 just for tomorrow (14/01/09) morning I'd be really grateful. I do have a separate continuity / ir tester so if you've got a earth loop & rcd tester!

Many Thanks
Jim

Well...
Spent all day hunting for a multitester… Managed to call in a favor off a mate (Paul) who kindly lent me his Megger separates.
Then my colleague decided to tell me he had one… so why does he always borrow mine and why didn’t he tell me???
And then… The wholesales decided to phone me up to say my KT64 is back and would I like to collect it.

 

[rick]

I have only used the Megger 1553 but works great for me. And the chap that did my calibration commented that Meggers have by far the least faults, if that's of interest...

Pennywise - where did you get that cracking deal on your tool insurance with PI ? The quotes I have got are nothing like as good!

Sorry to hear about the nicked Fluke - agree with all the others have said. Maybe keep a dummy one in the van which explodes when turned on