17th Edition & Part P testers/Kits - Which one?

mikeyp · Dec 1, 2010

Hi, I am currently halfway through my second year of a part time C&G 2330 Electrical Installation course and my parents have kindly offered to buy me my test equipment for christmas. We use Martindale continunity testers at college(not sure of the model) but the tutor tells us that these aren't the best. With so many options out there I was wondering if anyone has some advice on which 17th edition/Part P testers or complete kits I should be looking at.
I have explained to my parents that they aren't cheap but they seem happy enough to assist me in my new career

Mike

Amp David · Dec 1, 2010

As I use one myself, I would say the Megger 1552 MFT.

Does all the tests you need and couldn't be any easier/simple to use

mogga · Dec 1, 2010

someone is selling a Megegt 1553 with software in the for sale section I use the megegr 1553 and havent found anything wrong the Long probe is handy as is the button on probe havent used the bluetooth yet the software is realy easy tho

telectrix · Dec 1, 2010

advise megger 1552 or 1553. go with the best. why buy a skoda when your folks will buy you a jag.

Sintra · Dec 1, 2010

Also agree with the others and go for the megger mft 1552 or 1553.

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Former Sponsor TM · Dec 2, 2010

Lenny said:
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mikeyp · Dec 10, 2010

Thanks for all of the advice guys, a few of the guys at college have also been recommended the Megger MFT1553, so it must be a good one.

mikeyp · Dec 16, 2010

Well I took the plunge and bought myself a Megger MFT1553, ordered Monday and arrived last night; very fast delivery, and thanks to Lenny and test-meter I got a 5% discount. Every little helps. Cheers guys.