best voltage tester

[brucelee]

thanks kev,
i got the test sheet cheers mate

 

[sw1tchmaster]

The Fluke T series are nice kit, but with an input impedance of 1M (same as some DMMs) and not being GS38 compliant, I can't see how it can be used for safe isolation.
The Fluke T100 series are nice, but a PITA as they trip RCDs. The Fluke instructions of L-N before L-E is cobblers, doesn't always work.

 

[brucelee]

The Fluke T series are nice kit, but with an input impedance of 1M (same as some DMMs) and not being GS38 compliant, I can't see how it can be used for safe isolation.
The Fluke T100 series are nice, but a PITA as they trip RCDs. The Fluke instructions of L-N before L-E is cobblers, doesn't always work.

hi switchmaster
when you say the t series are not gs38 compliant which models are you referring to as i have just purchased a fluke T5-1000 and in fluke catologue i received this morning they say they are supplied with GS 38 compliant tp4 4mm detachable probes do you mean the t50,t100,t120 and t140 as in the catologue it doesnt state these models are compliant

 

[Guest123]

Yes, it's the ones with the ridiculous amount of exposed probe tip showing, not far off 20mm I think.

 

[sw1tchmaster]

None of the T5 series I have seen have been GS38 compliant, maybe that has changed recently. All that I've seen have had damn near an inch of bare prod exposed, like Lenny says!

In any case, I wouldn't trust a T5-anything for safe isolation as it's a high-impedance instrument.

 

[trypod]

http://www.fluke.co.uk/comx/show_product.aspx?pid=34667&product=ELT&type=3&locale=uken




Fluke T100 Series Voltage and Continuity Testers Model Name Product Description Price* Fluke T100 Voltage and Continuity Tester

UK version GS38 compliant £ 39 Fluke T120 Voltage and Continuity Tester

UK version GS38 compliant £ 67 Fluke T140 Voltage and Continuity Tester

UK version GS38 compliant £ 83

 

[brucelee]

cheers lenny,trypod& switchmaster
the t5-1000 i got are gs 38 compliant only got them jan 4th checked first as this is why i put this post up what do you recommend instead cheers to all for useful advice as i was going to buy t 140 but after advice from posts above chose t5 -1000

 

[ExArmy]

so if i buy a calcard and record the values in a log every month i don't need to get my MFT calibrated every year and i can just show my assessor(elecsa) this log and he'll be happy with it for 3 years?
if this is true then i could save 2 years calibration charges (£80) and all i'd have to do is buy a calcard for £25 and check once a month

 

[Former Sponsor TM]

Hi ExArmy, In my experience, it depends upon your assessor and whether he's happy to see a log you've kept.

Other electricians I've spoken to like to use a mechanically and electrically sound circuit at home to do a whole range of regular tests upon, and then keep these logged. This way, you're proving most of the test functions on an MFT, rather than just insulation resistance and continuity ranges.