Which multifunctional tester?

flukey · Mar 18, 2009

TE_chomper said:
I stand corrected, it is 4 times i.e

1/2

i stand corrected
its just that ive never really used this feature(autoRCD) and just move up the dial.

the auto rcd function has to be one of the best features of the megger allowing you to wait by the rcd and reset it after each cycle instead of keep going between meter and cu to reset. i would persevere with it and you will see how easy to use and handy it really is

Chris2289 · Mar 18, 2009

If you have the money I would definitely pay a bit more and get the MFT1553.

Megger MFT1553 16th Edition Multifunction Tester

It durable as well. The amount of times mine has been banged about in the back of the van and it still runs like it was new

flukey · Mar 18, 2009

Chris2289 said:
If you have the money I would definitely pay a bit more and get the MFT1553.

Megger MFT1553 16th Edition Multifunction Tester

It durable as well. The amount of times mine has been banged about in the back of the van and it still runs like it was new

thats exactly what techomper has got

i couldnt warrant the extra money for the bluetooth feature personally

HansFritznblitz · Mar 18, 2009

I thought I'd post this here rather than clog the forum with another thread...

After some years of working with ELV systems I'm taking my 17th Edition in May. I'm hoping to progress onto getting the NICEIC DISQ qualification by the end of the year. Bearing in mind that I'm only really looking to do domestic electrics and minor commercial electrics (a fused spur here and there for my current work) for the first few years I've looked at some cheaper testers and was wondering if anyone had any advice on them or other recommendations.

I've been looking at the Seaward PowerTest 1557 (same as Dilog 9083P?), the Alphatek MI3100 and the Kewtech KT64. I had heard the Alphatek can give inaccurate readings. And apparently the Kewtech's are the products of ex-Robin salesmen?!

If anyone could give me any help that would be great!

Guest123 · Mar 18, 2009

Hey.

I had a KT64 for ages, still got it infact, still working.

Great bit of kit and cheap too. Well worth a look.

HansFritznblitz · Mar 18, 2009

I had been looking at the KT64 quite seriously. As I've had some use of old and new(er) Robin separates and quite like them. But my confidence in the KT64 was knocked after hearing Kewtech are Robin salesmen. And my experience of salesmen doing any proper work disheartens me (like one I worked for chopping the corner out of a door to mount a mag lock plate!). Also, the current prod/croc lead they sell it with... I would worry about the life span of the leads as they're just 4mm shrouded plugs that you slide a prod or croc onto. Surely that can't last long if you're using it regularly? If I knew the leads were proven to be ok it would probably become my number one choice.

EDIT: Having just re-checked the prices would it not be better at that price to go for a Megger 1552? After all, they're cheaper (on ISS, atleast).

lurch · Mar 20, 2009

I paid £515.00 inc VAT for my KT64

flukey · Mar 20, 2009

lurch said:
I paid £515.00 inc VAT for my KT64

i would definitely go for the megger 1552 then its only £539 inc vat and delivered to your door

Guest123 · Mar 21, 2009

Hey all.

Like I said before I've had mine (KT64) for ages with absolutely no issues with leads or anything whatsoever.

Lurch mate, you got done I've seen them recently for £349 (may have been a special offer though). Where did you buy yours??

robsparx · Apr 16, 2009

what exactly does it mean when a tester is advertised as being 17th edition??

i take it the older models are still perfectly ok to use, or as i've just qualified to 17th and its my first tester i'm buying, should i go for a '17th edition tester'?

Spudnik · Apr 16, 2009

robsparx said:
what exactly does it mean when a tester is advertised as being 17th edition??

i take it the older models are still perfectly ok to use, or as i've just qualified to 17th and its my first tester i'm buying, should i go for a '17th edition tester'?

Its just a marketing phrase.

All testers old and new are suitable, providing they carry out the tests listed in gn3

lurch · Apr 16, 2009

lennytheloon said:
Hey all.

Like I said before I've had mine (KT64) for ages with absolutely no issues with leads or anything whatsoever.

Lurch mate, you got done I've seen them recently for £349 (may have been a special offer though). Where did you buy yours??

Hey, Lenny, let me know where you have seen that price. I'll qoute to my wholesaler know and give him a hard time, and hopefully get a deal on summat else doen the line.

Cheers