Voltage Detectors & Proving Units...

[rossinator]

I'm in the market for a new voltage detector and proving unit, is there a firm favourite I wonder?

 

[Steve D]

Martindale seems to be a popular choice.

I've got a Fluke voltage detector and a Socket & See proving unit. Cost me approx £85 combined.

 

[andekoch]

Had a Di-Log for a year` but just had to send it back due to fault (not sure what yet). Just bought a steiner (I think that is how it is spelt, sounds like type of piano).
I also like my fluke volt stick (horror of horrors I hear everyone say, ban the volt stick), blah blah I will keep using my trusty frined.

 

[Eggster71]

I use the fluke multi tester with the clamp meter incorporated, never let me down yet and the digital voltage readings are handy for a quick volt drop verification!
I think my proving unit's a Black star or something from RS components. Again, years old and does the job.

 

[Steve D]

I use the fluke multi tester with the clamp meter incorporated, never let me down yet and the digital voltage readings are handy for a quick volt drop verification!
I think my proving unit's a Black star or something from RS components. Again, years old and does the job.

Remember, volt drop can only accurately be measured with a loaded circuit.

 

[Eggster71]

Remember, volt drop can only accurately be measured with a loaded circuit.

With a digital tester. Yes!

 

[brucelee]

so is the fluke t5-1000 any good or the t120 or t140 which out of these, most say the t5-1000 because of current measurement

 

[Guest123]

There is also the T5-600 available.

Only measures upto 600V AC/DC as opposed to 1000V AC/DC on the T5-1000 so is a little cheaper.

The added bonus of the current clamp is handy little feature.


Depends on your requirements really.

I loves my T5-1000 though.

 

[rossinator]

Excellent, thanks. Good advice. It appears the Martindale does have competition.... How about the proving units, or are people mainly using a known live to test?