Would you get the megger 1731 or 1711.... see below for details.

[HappyHippyDad]

I simply cannot decide between the 1711 and the 1731!!

I only need the functions of the 1711, but I would REALLY like the rechargeable battery function of the 1731. The difference in price (after buying the remote probe, as it comes with the 1731) is about £300 (inc VAT).

I really don't need any of the other extra bits that come with the 1731 compared with the 1711, so it really is paying an extra £300 for the rechargeable battery function of the 1731.. rather than having to take the batteries out once a week or more to charge them. £300 is a lot of money, but.... a pain in the backside to keep taking the batteries out to charge.

I'll see how you lot vote later

 

[Midwest]

I'd buy the 1741

 

[Strima]

Or buy a Metrel...

 

[AJshep]

One thing is personally look for if I were buying a new multifunctional tester now, is what RCD tests it can carry out.

With the the influx of DC equipment, PV and car charging points I'd probably look for a tester that can carry out the full range of RCD tests more specifically the "A type" and "B type" RCDs as ive personally got a feeling in the next few years we will see more of these, and some of us may have to buy separate RCD testers.

I don't know if the entry level Megger can carry out these tests I think it can only test standard AC type RCDs ?

###edit looks like the 1711 can test Selective and A type RCDs

Personally I've got myself a Dia-log DL9118 it's not bad for the price, the leads that come with it are a bit cheap and it doesnt quite have that megger feel about it however I'd recommend it to someone starting out who may not have a spare grand in the bank, again Unfortunately it can't test B type RCDs

 

[SparkyChick]

I went for the 1731 and I don't regret that decision

 

[NDG Elecs]

I've got the 1711. Does what I need it to. Another function on the 1731 is EL testing, but you have to shell out a lot for the clamp. For the rare occasion I may need something more adept I could borrow or hire as necessary. I generally find batteries last at least a month, possibly longer. I am a stickler for turning it off when it's sat idle for longer than a few minutes though.

 

[Midwest]

I am a stickler for turning it off when it's sat idle for longer than a few minutes though.

The dial on my 1730, went u/s. Guess it was because I use to do a lot of the above. I leave it to turn itself off now, and recharge the batteries as & when.

 

[willy fixit]

I prefer to use alkaline cells and keep a spare set with my MFT. (DiLog 9018p)
When they do go flat it's a quick change and your up and running again rather than waiting for a charge or calling your mate to borrow his which is also flat because he forgot to charge it last night.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Well, I've just got off the phone with Ben from Test-Meter and am now the owner of a 1731.

He new what he was talking about so I could ask my plethora of questions and he didn't mind me having a cheeky haggle over the price (which he did bring down a bit being a forum member )

I've bought from Test-Meter before and had a small problem which they rectified without any quibble so I am most happy to recommend them.

Cheers Ben and also to the others who replied on this thread and my other similar thread.