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  1. Vortigern

    Helping new to the trade identify a decent/cheap tester for gaining familiarity/testing experience idea

    Just thinking about selling MFT's and single test equipment. The idea being I buy stuff from Ebay and sell it on ebay, which I am doing at the moment. It is working quite well. I think this is because I know my way around testers and know what I am buying and have a reasonable sense of...
  2. J

    Wireless socket tester

    I often conduct EICRs alone. I'm curious if there is a socket tester on the market that can transmit to a handheld unit. The idea was that I could flick switches at the board without running up 4 flights of stairs to check whether it was the right one. Or failing that, a socket tester that makes...
  3. D

    Why ? 120-130v old tester

    So, I was messing around yesterday with some old testers I have laying around to see if they still work I found my dads old Robin MFT and noticed something I have never noticed before When you test of the EFLI setting put live and neutral probes on a switch or socket but don't connect the...
  4. C

    Socket Tester Neutral Fault

    Today I was doing an EICR and went around a couple sockets with a Megger MST220 socket tester just to see if there was anything obvious, all three green lights came on saying everything was fine and correct. When I took the faceplate off to do my R1 R2s I got readings of 0.60 on R1 but then...
  5. S

    Decent multifunctional tester

    Hey guys I'm after a decent priced multifunctional tester . I know a few be knocking about on ebay. Can anyone name a couple that I could potentially look for? I'm still studying in level 2. Thanks
  6. L

    Earth leakage tripping

    Why my polarity tester is showing earth is leaking after replacing earth leakage which was tripping and there is no power in the sockets. Please help
  7. H-electrical

    Can you use megger ev tester with MFT 1721

    Hi I currently have Megger MFT 1721, I am looking to buy the megger tester attachment for EV charging , does anyone knows if the MFT 1721 takes the Megger EV charging adapter Many Thanx
  8. D

    Electric vehicle tester options

    Hi I'm just starting to fit EV chargers as part of our solar installs. Just looking at the tester options I currently have a Megger 1711 but this isn't suitable due to no DC RCD test. Does everyone end up buying a new MFT or am I missing something? cheers
  9. J

    Fluke tester doesn’t work odd??

    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...
  10. L

    What could cause a Fluke T2 volt tester to dance up and down 12-230v

    New batteries ... There is a dimmer attached to the light circuit . Full power its fine .turn down , light flashes , volt meter LEDS dance up and down. 2 x dimmers tried .
  11. S

    Cheap Voltage and continuity tester?

    Hey guys I am still studying in college. I just need one to play around with. As I will be making my own boards at home. Can anyone recommend me one to use ? So I can start practicing how to do testing. Thanks
  12. M

    R1+R2 TEST. Tester clicking over and over

    Have only recently gotten in to testing. Doing an R1+R2 on a lighting circuit but instead of producing a result my tester clicks over and over again. Any advice please? Thank you.
  13. S

    Qualified Tester Needed in Herts/Beds area

    Hi, we are recruiting electrical subcontractors for a potentially substantial testing job in a couple of weeks. Our clients requirements are to have a DBS (basic is fine), and City and Guilds 2391 in Inspection and Testing (or equivalent). Day rates are negotiable depending on experience...
  14. J

    Megger LT3 MK2 Tester

    I’m trying to find an instruction manual/wiring diagram for an old Megger/Evershed Vignoles LT3 MK2 Earth Loop tester ….any info would be appreciated…. The L-E and L-N indic.lights are self explanator,but how is the probe connected? if the tester were plugged into a socket and the probe was...
  15. M

    For Sale Megger MFT1741+ Multifunction Electrical Tester

    Brand new/Unused MULTIFUNCTION INSTALLATION TESTER WITH ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGE POINT TESTING CAPABILITIES £900, preferably collection only. Bury/Manchester area
  16. golfguy

    GFCI won't trip with outlet tester

    Any help or advice. I'm not able to trip my gfci with my plug in tester. IfI push the test button the gcfi will trip but the red light won't turn on. I'm able to reset the gfci with the reset button. The other outlets on this series can be tripped with my plug in tester except for one outlet...
  17. buzzlightyear

    Is this tester a game changer

    They still behind regarding pass or fail Like most testers.
  18. B

    In need of a Tester to rent for installation testing

    Hello, I am living in Belin, Germany I am a qualified Electrcian from New Zealand and am in need of an insulation resistance tester/multi funktion tester. I am a bit skint at the moment because of unforseen circumstances and cant really afford one just yet as i dont practice electrical that...
  19. Electreacle

    Anyone on here selling an MFT?

    Anyone on here selling an MFT?
  20. W

    Cat5/cat6 cable tester

    Hello, I blew up my little network cable tester today, it was one like that, Philex Network Cable Tester - https://www.screwfix.com/p/philex-network-cable-tester/93219 I am looking to replace it with something a little better, thinking a few hundred clams, I dont want to go into the full on...
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