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Well, just had a conversion with a friend and he has offered me his Fluke 1653 as he is upgrading. just wondering if it is worth getting it while I decide which is the best meter as I there seems so many options and nothing is simply.

Does anyone think the Fluke 1653 would be ok and what the difference is between the 1653 and 1653B.
 
You either like flukes or hate them, just like Marmite, I hate them, I wouldn't own one if it was free myself, get a meggar and you won't be unhappy IMO.
 
I have the 1652B and it does the Job well,never had any issues with it,just had it calibrated and all functioning as it should,had the unit for 4 years and dropped a few times and still going strong,handy case it comes in too,good to sit on when needed,how much does your mate want for his fluke? Its a bit like drills some prefer bosch,some dewalt,but both megger and fluke have good pedigree.
 
£50 a sodding bargain, I'll give him that and it will be on eBay for a lot more, sure it bit stolen?

if it was me I'd get a 1654B as it does everything, if you buy the best you won't be kicking your self for not wanting to pay the extra penny's.
 
No certainly not stolen, he used it on a daily basis as he is a commercial electrician. I just need to get something until I decide which one I really want. For the money it is a good stop gap.
 
well worth the £50. it will do you for a fair bit, rhen if and when you upgrade, you'll get your money back and more. bite his hand off @ £50.
 
i got a 1653 fluke not had a problem with it except the leads but thats the same with every meter , problem with megger is i keep seeing labels and stickers saying do not megger so i use my fluke instead:grin:
 
I use a megger 1720. I find it nice to use. Has all the functions you need for testing. Only thing I find it loves eating batteries. Couple sets of good quality rechargeables and its much cheaper to run.

Got mine for £500 nearly brand new. Two calibrations since owning and its always been spot on. But everyones preference is different.
 

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