What multi function test meter?

[Kathir.Sris]

Hi all,
I am attending a Competence in Testing course and that course requires for me to take my own test equipment. Can anyone kindly recommend a reasonably priced multi-function test meter that meets all the tests for 17th edition please?

Many Thanks

 

[SparkyChick]

Depends on what you consider 'reasonably priced'.

I have a Megger MFT1731 it's more than ample.

 

[Pete999]

Kathir, doesn't your company own a Multi Function tester? as they are not cheap about £500 : and upwards, what course are you taking? Surely your company must have one being an Electrical Services company.

 

[Octopus]

Don't skimp .... buy cheaply, buy twice ... buy wisely, buy once....

 

[Kathir.Sris]

Hello Pete, The Company was registered only a month ago as a new starter and just building up slowly. I am just in the process of registering with one of the organisation that provides Electrical competent Person Scheme, I am attending "Competence in the installation and testing of Electrotechnical systems" recommended by this organisation.

 

[Richard Burns]

It depends on what tests you will need to do.
The cheapest tester from the forum sponsor test-meter.co.uk is the Seaward Powertest 1557 Part P Tester at £299+vat but it does not do phase rotation or RCD ramp tests.
The next one is Metrel MI3125 Eurotest Combo Lite at £329+vat that does most of the tests you are likely to need.
However it depends if you want a long term tester or just one for the assessment.
If this is a one off and you are planning on getting a quality tester later then it might be more economical to hire one for a week.

 

[Kathir.Sris]

As Murdoch wrote yes I want to buy a good one. My budget for all the test equipment is around £750.

 

[Pete999]

Hello Pete, The Company was registered only a month ago as a new starter and just building up slowly. I am just in the process of registering with one of the organisation that provides Electrical competent Person Scheme, I am attending "Competence in the installation and testing of Electrotechnical systems" recommended by this organisation.

Thanks Mate, just out of interest how long does this course run for? I only ask because I suppose it boils down to what sort of work you intend to focus on once you are up and running. Any how good luck, hope it works out for you.

 

[Kathir.Sris]

I am looking for a long term one.

 

[Kathir.Sris]

The course runs for 5 days

 

[Pete999]

The course runs for 5 days

Does it carry a industry recognizable qualification? City and Guilds

 

[Kathir.Sris]

Thank you Pete

 

[Kathir.Sris]

Pete, It's a C&G Accredited course.

 

[mydigitalhome]

I purchased a Fluke 1664FC in November and still enjoy taking it out of its yellow box. Plus love the features and auto test not cheap but what a joy to use.

 

[Kathir.Sris]

Richard, As I want one for a long term use and I want to invest in a good one.
I looked at the Metrel MI3125 Eurotest Combo Lite and also Metrel MI3100SE Eurotest Easi. Any suggestion?