Voltage and Continuity Electrical Tester

[Michaelp]

My fluke T140 past away this week and now looking for a new tester.I was very satisfied with the T140, very practical and fast.
My dealer have only the new T150 at 190euros.On ebay is aprox 160.
Before ordering a new one was thinking to ask here and see what you are using ? If there is any other model or brand which is fast and practical ? Or even cost less ?

 

[Guest111]

I use a metrel one,there are 2 types one with led's and one with an lcd screen,the lcd comes in at around 30quid and the led a bit cheaper.

 

[Andy78]

I use an entry level fluke T50 (now replaced by the T90) as I only use it for safe isolation and continuity. It depends what you use it for as to what features you need. As an all singing and dancing tester, the fluke T5-1000 seems popular among forum sparks.
If you are getting a T150, internet prices are about £90, so don't end up overpaying

 

[Simonslimline]

Fluke T150 is great.

 

[shanky887614]

I use an entry level fluke T50 (now replaced by the T90) as I only use it for safe isolation and continuity. It depends what you use it for as to what features you need. As an all singing and dancing tester, the fluke T5-1000 seems popular among forum sparks.
If you are getting a T150, internet prices are about £90, so don't end up overpaying

I had a t90, it broke. after an earful the wholesaler gave me another but I have now replaced it with a kewtech that is better

 

[steve50]

t5-1000 is good

 

[Pete999]

Call me a dinosaur if you like "Drumond test lamp and proving unit" for me

 

[dazza1981]

call me a dinosaur if you like "drumond test lamp and proving unit" for me

dinosaur !!!!!!

 

[Pete999]

dinosaur !!!!!!

Cheers Mate appreciate it lol

 

[fuel]

Using Di-log Combivolt with LCD screen. Does what its supposed to do, seems robust enough.

 

[shanky887614]

Kewtech kt200 is very good

 

[Robotstar5]

Call me a dinosaur if you like "Drumond test lamp and proving unit" for me

Must dig out my old Square D test lamp

But in answer to the OP, I use a T5-1000

 

[Michaelp]

Thanks for the suggestions.
@Shaky
That is a clamp meter.I need something that does not need 3 hands,turning buttons and knobs etc.The main future to have is a display for the voltage measurement and a fast continuity beep.

Also metrel md150 and megger tpt 320/220 looks good.

T5 looks like a favorite to most here as have the current reading future and can be a 2 hand probe.
One question for T5 owners.If you forget the knob on ohm slot and choose to measure 230v/400v does the meter have any protection ?

 

[geordie]

i would forget the megger 220 good tester but the rubber tip covers keep falling off very bad design

 

[steve50]

Thanks for the suggestions.
@Shaky
That is a clamp meter.I need something that does not need 3 hands,turning buttons and knobs etc.The main future to have is a display for the voltage measurement and a fast continuity beep.

Also metrel md150 and megger tpt 320/220 looks good.

T5 looks like a favorite to most here as have the current reading future and can be a 2 hand probe.
One question for T5 owners.If you forget the knob on ohm slot and choose to measure 230v/400v does the meter have any protection ?

have a look here

http://www.itl.ie/uploads/5%20F%20Fluke%20T5-600%20Current%20Clampmeter%20Manual.pdf