Multimeter suggestions

[telectrix]

Good idea tel. I'll try and contact them tomorrow.

What's your thoughts on metrel?

no thoughts whatsoevver. never used a metrel.

 

[gazdkw82]

I have a metrel multi function tester and it's really good piece of kit. Just wondered if anyone had used any of the multimeters

 

[Specialist]

Just been on the Test meter website, they have a Metrel True RMS meter for £71.00 + vat & also really good prices on Extech, Fluke & Kewtech meters.
The Kewtech KT117 wasn't a bad meter, used to have one in work.

 

[gazdkw82]

That metrel one looks decent. Ticks all the boxes and has an incorrect lead detection which could be useful

How do you obtain the forum discount?

 

[Specialist]

Go back out of the thread to the main tools section, at the top in the yellow boxes click on test meter & you should have the code there. I think.

Don't forget to let us know how good it is.

 

[telectrix]

Test-Meter.co.uk Forum Sponsor - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/test-meter-co-uk-forum-sponsor.119238/

 

[gazdkw82]

I asked about the discount for forum members and I got this

Due to the very heavily discounted prices on our products it's no longer possible to offer this on Digital Multimeters

 

[telectrix]

oh well. worth a try.

 

[Bobster]

There is another test meter supplier affiliated with a different forum that I've found to be cheaper and give their members special prices. Can't post the name up publicly.

 

[telectrix]

this is worth a punt. i'm bidding.
AVO 8 Mk5 vintage multimeter - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AVO-8-Mk5-vintage-multimeter-/201946339250?hash=item2f04f097b2:g:S50AAOSwAPVZNGj3

 

[telectrix]

and one for OP.for this money you can afford to gamble.
AVO M2006 Multimeter with Probes & Case | eBay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AVO-M2006-Multimeter-with-Probes-Case/352085985499?_trksid=p2046732.c100040.m2060&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107095009%26meid%3D08a8acc8f03b48e9a998f0589f22d5cf%26pid%3D100040%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D201946339250

 

[Specialist]

That 2006 is a good meter, still prefer the mk5 though.
If you don't get the MK5 tel, drop me a pm

 

[Besoeker]

I think I need one that is over 1000v

Might be a challenge.....

 

[Specialist]

Might be a challenge.....

Not needed, gazz made a mistake.

 

[Specialist]

@gazdkw82 : Just wondering what meter you decided on, in the end ?

 

[gazdkw82]

I haven't yet. The start date to my new job has been put back to July 17th so iv got a little bit more time to choose.

I really don't think I can afford much.

It's a choice between the megger/metrel and maybe a fluke 114

 

[Specialist]

Hi Buddy: The metrel looks like a good meter, but as i said i can't vouch for it as i've never used one. Fluke used to be good quality kit but can't vouch for the modern stuff, have been told a lot of the cheaper stuff is made in China now.
Did you take a look at the Kewtech meters ? used to have one provided by work & it wasn't a bad meter at all. A lot of people swear by Uni-trend meters, apparently they're quite reasonable priced & a good entry level pro meter.

 

[gazdkw82]

I'll take a look at kewtech and uni-trend. Any meter specifically?

What's the cef own branded stuff like (ethos)

 

[Specialist]

Hi mate: Take a look at the uni-t UT139c it's true RMS & does pretty much everything, except make tea & going for £44 on the bay. I think the Kewtech was a KT114. Just a thought: Have you considered a good used meter ? Sorry: never heard of ethos until you mentioned them.

 

[static zap]

This is the one I meant :-/

..... £55

noticed CAT III / IV on front of meter
...but CAT II , III in paperwork !!!

( need to find teardowns on line with nice
BIG HRC ceramic fuses ...like proper FLUKE )