Multifunction Tester

[Alarm_Monkey]

Over the yrs we've had a no. of metrel testers,

the leads have always been a bit gash, readings ranging from eh? to the WFT!

Not that I use this equipment very oftend, (see user name)

Where should I be looking for better kit,

downloading is not needed as IIRC easycert don't support it, the rechargable batteries of the metrel is a great idea.

The Megger / Fluke stuff I think we should be using seem to be AA battery powered ?

 

[TJ Anderson]

The Megger 1700 range of MFT's is really nice kit and I would recommend it. If you have deeper pockets, the 1730 has rechargeable batts and bluetooth connectivity.

 

[amlu]

make your own leads? get some hirschmann 4mm insulated test connectors and some 2.5mm silicone test cable. or just buy the kewtech ready made ones they are not bad.

 

[Alarm_Monkey]

make your own leads? get some hirschmann 4mm insulated test connectors and some 2.5mm silicone test cable. or just buy the kewtech ready made ones they are not bad.

I think the square end is the problem ?

 

[Guest77]

Over the yrs we've had a no. of metrel testers,

the leads have always been a bit gash, readings ranging from eh? to the WFT!

Not that I use this equipment very oftend, (see user name)

Where should I be looking for better kit,

downloading is not needed as IIRC easycert don't support it, the rechargable batteries of the metrel is a great idea.

The Megger / Fluke stuff I think we should be using seem to be AA battery powered ?

I personally would go for the meggar 1553, it is the best tester I have ever used and prefer them over the 1700 series which has had problems regarding accuracy, that said I believe the problem on the newer models now have resolved the issues, the 1553 has blue tooth as well as being very easy to use, comes in a lovely case and the plug top lead IMO is far better than the 1720 which is a bit flimsy for my liking.

 

[PEG]

The Megger 1700 range of MFT's is really nice kit and I would recommend it. If you have deeper pockets, the 1730 has rechargeable batts and bluetooth connectivity.

Yep,but the 1710 and 1720 have alternative battery settings (1.2v/1.5v) so you can opt for rechargeable AA cells if wanted.

Also,not having any cause to buff anyones trumpet,but Meggers after-sales service,in my experience,has been exemplary.