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I'm coming towards the end of my level 3 training and in the market for my first MFT.. There's a ton of different brands and each brand has various products so it's all a bit confusing. Can anybody recommend a good "first" tester?

Also is it worth buying second hand? Since money is a bit tight I'm considering buying a previously owned tester.
Any advice on what to look out for when buying second hand would be greatly appreciated too.

Thanks guys.
 
If buying 2nd hand a calibration cert would be a must for me.

Also would look for RCD Autotest, ability to test type A and S RCD's. 2 lead loop test. Phase rotation if you need it.
 
buy a megger 1553 2nd hand, calibrated for under £200.

Thanks for your advice telectrix.
I've also been looking at a second hand Fluke 1652, is there any notable difference between the two? All I can see is that the Megger has Bluetooth which the Fluke doesn't.
 
If buying 2nd hand a calibration cert would be a must for me.

Also would look for RCD Autotest, ability to test type A and S RCD's. 2 lead loop test. Phase rotation if you need it.

Seconded. Type A RCDs will now become more commonplace and some older testers do not have that test function.
 
Thanks for your advice telectrix.
I've also been looking at a second hand Fluke 1652, is there any notable difference between the two? All I can see is that the Megger has Bluetooth which the Fluke doesn't.
Make sure you get a fluke 1652C or 1653B

The standard 1652 doesn't do the full range of tests
 
I bought Megger 1741. It needs to be calibrated and reliable. Good for the start of a career. it will be needed to test all circuits. it is expensive to start the career
 
Been using a Megger 1735 and because I use my left thumb to press the test button, I often find I’m pressing the jog button instead.
Much prefer my Metrel Mi3215BT.

I also like the Metrel, because it can test B type RCDs as well as A and AC types.
 
I understand, both Megger and Metrel do a probe which incorporates a test button.
Unfortunately neither my Metrel or the Megger I’m using at work have that type of probe.
...My Fluke has "a remote -test-" lead .. but you miss out on the User is Live ... polarity test warning !
That only surrounds the -test- button on the actual "mft"
 
I like Metrel and now have their new all singing and dancing 3152 XC, however it is really far too complicated but does everything has memory etc etc.
My first tester was a Metrel Easiplus and it was a really good first tester. If you can stretch to a new tester buy one as you then know where it has been and it has been looked after.
 

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