Buying a new Multi Function Test Meter

It depends how much you have to spend,I prefer a new meter as I know how it's been treated,but a new megger can be expensive.Have you considered Metrel? I've had 2 and they are quite good,just a lot of people don't seem to rate them for some reason.I've had 2 ex demonstrators,they were only shown to people,never lent out and the first one still had all the packing with it.It only cost me £300 with full warranty and calibration and all the software,I sold it to a mate as he was stuck and I was off work long term so didn't need it.The second one only cost me £100,ok it wasn't the top of the range one but it was new and it's been fine.

 

In work I use both Megger and Kewtech. The Megger is great and wins hands down, but as Phil says they can be expensive.

At home I have the Metrel MI3000. Does 3 phase as well as single and does all I want for a very reasonable prce.

Have a chat with either http://www.tester.co.uk/ or http://www.test4less.co.uk/?gclid=CLrt_fS11M0CFdZsGwodmwoBEg both very helpful and reasonable prices.

Kind regards

 

I wonder where he is Bazza? I could put him in touch with the guy that does the ex demo stuff.

 

Maybe all the concentration and decision making has fried his brain lol

 

I've had a Fluke 1651 for years now and it's not let me down. Beware though the croc-clips are next to useless but I just don't use for anything other than IR tests. I also recommend investing in a proper test lead, one with the test button on the tip of it, so you don't need three hands to press the test button.

 

yeah definitely. when you are hanging off a ladder doing a Zs test on a ceiling rose you want to get down as soon as possible and the trigger button on the test probe helps with balance

 

I have had a Megger 1412 [?] for the last 6 years, its been brilliant.

 

Some testers for reasons I can't fathom make you press a button to do simple tests like resistance tests. The merger you just apply probes and correct setting. My mates you have to put the probes on or faff around with clips so you have a free hand to press test button...