Fluke tester doesn’t work odd??

[jwmatthew0]

I’ve recently come into a people’s with my fluke T130 I’ve been proving it recently on my fluke proving unit and it shows 60v then ramps up to 90v and cuts out I then put it back on and it ramps up to 160v then cuts out I then do it again and it goes to 261v and cuts out! I’ve tested my proving unit on various testers and it seems fine with everything else! What could this be??

 

[DPG]

I’ve recently come into a people’s with my fluke T130 I’ve been proving it recently on my fluke proving unit and it shows 60v then ramps up to 90v and cuts out I then put it back on and it ramps up to 160v then cuts out I then do it again and it goes to 261v and cuts out! I’ve tested my proving unit on various testers and it seems fine with everything else! What could this be??

I'd say put new batteries in, and if that doesn't cure it then it's knackered.

I take it you've tried it on live mains?

 

[timhoward]

Try flexing the cable on both the probes too.
First sign of any random behaviour and a 2-pole goes in the bin - it's too important to take chances with!

 

[Moley]

How old is it? Fluke did a recall on a batch of T110, T130 & T150. I had my T110 replaced earlier this year. Take a look at the following link.
LINK!!

 

[jwmatthew0]

I'd say put new batteries in, and if that doesn't cure it then it's knackered.

I take it you've tried it on live mains?

Yeah I’ve tried it on main and it tests fine like I turn switch off and it goes on and off etc just doesn’t show 240v on the probing unit which my other testers do? Really odd

 

[jwmatthew0]

Yeah I’ve tried it on main and it tests fine like I turn switch off and it goes on and off etc just doesn’t show 240v on the probing unit which my other testers do? Really odd

I’ve also changed batteries and it doesn’t make a difference

 

[jwmatthew0]

I’ve also changed batteries and it doesn’t make a difference

I’ve tried it on a power supply aswell ramping up from 24v ac to 415v ac and it reads the exact same as other meters just really odd how it doesn’t like the proving unit?

 

[jwmatthew0]

How old is it? Fluke did a recall on a batch of T110, T130 & T150. I had my T110 replaced earlier this year. Take a look at the following link.
LINK!!

It’s pretty old the button is missing on the front so not sure it would be replaced as a recal? I got given it by my old overseer whilst doing my apprenticeship so. It bothered as I have a multimeter, clamp meter and voltage tester (T150) all fluke just wanted to get it working as a spare?

 

[jwmatthew0]

Try flexing the cable on both the probes too.
First sign of any random behaviour and a 2-pole goes in the bin - it's too important to take chances with!

I’ve tried that and it’s fine the odd thing is it will test any voltage accurately bar the proving unit! It doesn’t seem to like it! I feel as though I should get rid of it but I’m just curious as to why it wouldn’t like the proving unit !?

 

[Moley]

It’s pretty old the button is missing on the front so not sure it would be replaced as a recal?

Mine wasn't working at all, still got a brand new one from the recall. Check the serial number. If it's in the recall it'll be replaxed

 

[Mikegh]

Try flexing the cable on both the probes too.
First sign of any random behaviour and a 2-pole goes in the bin - it's too important to take chances with!

Seems to be what the recall is about in the link above

 

[nicebutdim]

Worth mentioning that Fluke also have a recall on their old socket testers (and Robin branded testers) in case anyone has one lying around. Not new for old, but option of 2 pole tester or something else in exchange.

Fluke SM100, SM200 and SM300 Electrical Socket Testers Voluntary Recall | Fluke

Fluke Corporation has identified a safety issue concerning the Fluke SM100, SM200 and SM300 Electrical Socket Testers. As a precautionary measure, Fluke has decided to voluntarily recall all of these products and provide affected customers with free replacement products.

www.fluke.com

 

[Rockingit]

How old is it? Fluke did a recall on a batch of T110, T130 & T150. I had my T110 replaced earlier this year. Take a look at the following link.
LINK!!

THANK YOU. I had no idea about that - my (10 year old!!) T110 is now also in their system for replacement.

 

[Mikegh]

Hopefully fluke will recall the rest of their test instruments so the readings are semi accurate

 

[nicebutdim]

Hopefully fluke will recall the rest of their test instruments so the readings are semi accurate

Any particular instruments in mind?

 

[Mikegh]

Any particular instruments in mind?

Fluke T5-600 Voltmeter, Continuity and Current Tester - https://www.fluke.com/en-ie/product/electrical-testing/basic-testers/fluke-t5-600

 

[Moley]

THANK YOU. I had no idea about that - my (10 year old!!) T110 is now also in their system for replacement.

Have you had your replacement yet?

 

[Rockingit]

Have you had your replacement yet?

Have been working away for a couple of weeks so no idea!

 

[Moley]

Have been working away for a couple of weeks so no idea!

I know the feeling. I bet you haven't been anywhere as exotic as me - Deeside and Widnes

 

[Rockingit]

I know the feeling. I bet you haven't been anywhere as exotic as me - Deeside and Widnes

Acton!!

 

[Moley]

Do you fancy a swap? I've just arrived at a Premier Inn in Scunthorpe

 

[Rockingit]

Nah, now in a comfortable Exec in Greenwich for a couple of nights - the sauna is calling to me!

On a serious note, though, like you I stay in TL’s and Premier Inn’s all over the U.K. on a regular basis - and there’s ALWAYS at least one squad of sparkles in the bar, have often wondered how many forum members might have not known they were a pint across from each other. I’ve met a few over the years, mostly names now longer on here.

 

[Moley]

Yup, probably crossed paths with a few over the years. Only one I've met is Littlespark. Perhaps we should have a 'Where are you working this week' thread.
On a side note, since I found out the code for the hidden menus on the TVs at Premiers I've been adding silly comments that pop up for about 5 secs at power on. This room shows my age. It now says 'Thank Crunchie its Friday'. I did think of putting 'They are watching you' but it might worry some people

 

[Rockingit]

Have you had your replacement yet?

Just arrived! Took me to send them a reminder email but zero hassles otherwise. And it's great because the new one has got all the probe tips that I'd lost on the other one years ago....