Cheap voltage tester

[LloydusT]

Hi,

Looking at ordering a cheapo voltage for odd jobs around the house, what are single pole voltage indication and phase rotation test used for?

Thanks

 

[J@mes]

Measuring single pole voltage and for measuring phase rotation.

 

[LloydusT]

So they are not needed for general house bashing ?

 

[ian.settle1]

So they are not needed for general house bashing ?

yes to a voltage indicator cause how the hell will you know it is isolated and safe to work on

 

[High Tower]

Don't buy cheap, if your going to insist on going near electrical then spend the money and buy quality. Why would you put your life in the hands of a cheap tester??

Fluke T5-600 will cost about a ton and last you a life time and will not let you down

 

[cbw]

ARGH ARGH.......I have lost 2, YES 2 fluke voltage/continuity indicators in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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.Going to buy neon screwdrivers from now on!

 

[High Tower]

ARGH ARGH.......I have lost 2, YES 2 fluke voltage/continuity indicators in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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.Going to buy neon screwdrivers from now on!

Wet finger test it's cheaper!!

 

[LloydusT]

by cheap I meant a fluke T100 or T120 but do like the look of the new megger voltage tester.

When I say not needed I refering to Measuring single pole voltage and for measuring phase rotation.

 

[High Tower]

by cheap I meant a fluke T100 or T120 but do like the look of the new megger voltage tester.

When I say not needed I refering to Measuring single pole voltage and for measuring phase rotation.

T120 is a good bit of kit!! You do need to follow a procedure when testing L-cpc or it will take out rcd's but I would pay the extra for the 120

Phase rotation you don't need

 

[LloydusT]

Thanks high Tower.

 

[Former Sponsor TM]

by cheap I meant a fluke T100 or T120 but do like the look of the new megger voltage tester.

We've just added the Megger TPT210 and Megger TPT220 to the site. Megger have also released a new proving unit: MPU690 to complement the new voltage & continuity testers. If you require any information or would like to place and order please call 0113 248 9966 and quote "ELECFORUM" for a further 5% discount!

 

[High Tower]

We've just added the Megger TPT210 and Megger TPT220 to the site. Megger have also released a new proving unit: MPU690 to complement the new voltage & continuity testers. If you require any information or would like to place and order please call 0113 248 9966 and quote "ELECFORUM" for a further 5% discount!

What are you guys charging for fluke T-5's these days

 

[Former Sponsor TM]

Our Current prices are:
Fluke T5-600 is £79.95
Fluke T5-1000 is £89.95
T5 Holster is £19.00
All units are in stock and can be shipped 1 - 2 Business days. Please call 0113 248 9966 to order

 

[cbw]

One of mine has come home!
Nearly bought a T5 today, good prices above!
Did by some new grips and mine were then found in the scrap (Beer fund)cable!

 

[antimatter]

Measuring single pole voltage and for measuring phase rotation.

Measuring phase rotation?