Best BASIC voltage tester?

[fuel]

Evening all,

Was wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with voltage testers more on the "basic" side, by means, im a first, coming second year apprentice now and im looking a new one without all the fancy clamp meters etc attatched as i dont really need it just yet, i just want a decent one that will prevent me getting lit at some stage.

Thanks,

Mike.

 

[telectrix]

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[fuel]

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Have been on test meter, 101 to choose from, then again, i suppose a voltage tester is a voltage tester and they are all just re-branded.

 

[sparkdog]

Always used Martindale,the one with four neons.Does voltage indication,nothing else.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Always used Martindale,the one with four neons.Does voltage indication,nothing else.

wont pick up ghost either..

unlike some of the neon ones...

i have a few AVIs kickin about...

i have a di-log ..and i swear by it....
i`v got a metrel one as well...load of crap....

got a martindale...and another martindale one for phase rotation...both decent kit with nice meaty cables on them for the sprung prods...

 

[Andy78]

A basic fluke is a good value bet. I have a fluke t50, good reliable bit of kit for voltage and continuity indication. I think the t90 has replaced this now. Should be about £30.

 

[Robotstar5]

Been using a Fluke T5-1000 for a few years and can recommend it.

 

[High Tower]

T5-1000 for me too

 

[shanky887614]

A basic fluke is a good value bet. I have a fluke t50, good reliable bit of kit for voltage and continuity indication. I think the t90 has replaced this now. Should be about £30.

I like the t5-500 and 1000 etc.

I dont trust the t90 I had one die on me after less than 2 months light usage.

ive got a kewtech kt200 from screwfix for £50 now.

unless your company says you must use a voltage indicator.

much more convienient to have one with continuity on it as well as they are the two most common tests you will use


if it is a proper company make sure it has gs38 approved leads etc, you might get in trouble otherwise

 

[daviesjoe]

Ive got this one at the minute mate, http://www.maxicont.hu/doc/termekek/TPT220_en.pdf

Wholesalers were getting rid of stock, think it was 40ish?

Never let me down! Yet.

 

[Resu]

I third the Fluke T5-1000.

 

[fuel]

Went for di-log as mentioned by glenn. Combi-volt 2, lcd,continuity etc. Complies with GS38 as said by shanky. T5-1000 Looks a good job, but bit pricy for me at the minute.

Thanks for the suggestions folks!

 

[mechelec]

Drummond test lamp. If you are starting out they don't get any more basic and foolproof.