Voltage tester with LCD and spring loaded sheaths

[nicebutdim]

I've never seen a Martindale Voltage Tester with a LCD screen. They just have lamps that light up for the voltage.

Voltage Indication - Martindale Electric

martindale-electric.co.uk

I have the VT28, but much prefer the more basic Fluke T110.

 

[pirate]

Good point Mike...I didn't buy the dedicated bag because it was small and expensive. instead, i use the soft bag that came with a Samsung laptop, which is big enough and wraps around for extra protection.

 

[nicebutdim]

The Fluke T150 tester does not have spring loaded tip covers, but does have built in storage facility on the cable, between the two units, works very well.

All Fluke 2 pole testers have that and it grips the GS38 covers well enough that it can be used to remove them, as well as storing them.

Fluke storage bag can place a fair bit of pressure on strain reliefs - their holster is probably a better option.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Good point Mike...I didn't buy the dedicated bag because it was small and expensive. instead, i use the soft bag that came with a Samsung laptop, which is big enough and wraps around for extra protection.

Buying a new Laptop just the get the right size bag is taking it a bit too far. ?

 

[pirate]

Pure chance, Mike! However, there are plenty different-sized bags available in "outdoor" shops! Many are well-padded, and waterproof too.

 

[Moley]

I've got an Edison EET01 and a UNI-T jobbie (jobbie isn't the model, I can't find it at the moment to check which one). I prefer the Edison but again no where to stick the little covers.

 

[Dartlec]

Voltage Indication - Martindale Electric

martindale-electric.co.uk

I have the VT28, but much prefer the more basic Fluke T110.

The VT28 is one of the ones I was looking at, but appears to be identical (apart from colour) to the Metrel MD1160 - not sure if they are part of the same company, or are just both buying some 3rd party part and branding it themselves.

The Fluke T150 is looking like a good possible option as it supposedly shows a resistance measurement as well as just the buzzer. Though it annoys me when they don't include a case with the package.

 

[Dartlec]

The Fluke T150 is a very capable instrument, but why did Fluke make the dedicated bag for it so small you have to fight to get it in, so annoying for something so capable, and then there is the case to the Testo multimeter that the instructions don't fit inside why do manufacturers do this, it can't be just for cash saving, it must be that the designers are not users.

T150 is currently top of my list, so good to know it's not worth paying them extra for the bag.

 

[Dartlec]

I've got an Edison EET01 and a UNI-T jobbie (jobbie isn't the model, I can't find it at the moment to check which one). I prefer the Edison but again no where to stick the little covers.

I think my current one that has just died is a rebrand of the Edison, seems like they are sold under several brand names. It did me well for about 5 years and cost well under £50 at the time, so I can't complain I guess.

 

[Dartlec]

Any one who uses a Fluke T5 or T6? Wondering whether one of those in addition to a basic voltage indicator may be a better purchase