Earth leakage tester

[mickfred]

Thinking of getting a earth leakage tester , any reviews of any you own would be appreciated (the cheaper the better ) .

 

[SparkyChick]

Nice timing, I was about to post the same question

 

[telectrix]

Megger DCM300E Earth Leakage Clamp Meter - https://www.tester.co.uk/megger-dcm300e-digital-earth-leakage-tester

 

[LeeH]

I normally only buy fluke but it was a crazy price.

I got one of these in the end. Seems to work for what I use if for.

HandyMAN TEK775 Mini AC Earth Leakage Clamp Meter - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/handyman-tek775-mini-ac-earth-leakage-clamp-meter/?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CJra5tK53dICFWso0wod-IICMA

 

[Wilko]

Megger DCM300E Earth Leakage Clamp Meter - https://www.tester.co.uk/megger-dcm300e-digital-earth-leakage-tester

This would be my aspirational meter
Today I've got this little Kewtech chap and while not as good, he has helped me a few times.
Kewtech KEW2200 1000A Ultra Slim Clamp Meter - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/kewtech-kew2200-1000a-ultra-slim-clamp-meter/

 

[mickfred]

Am just a bit weary of going under £150 as I know some brands just throw a few quid on for the name , but in general you get what you pay for

 

[Pete999]

Nice timing, I was about to post the same question

I have a Kaise SK7815 (no longer required) for sale if you are interested not used but has been in my store for some time case and Voltage leads as well PM me if you are interested

 

[DPG]

Kewtech is a good price, but doesn't look so good for low leakage currents.

 

[Pete999]

The Kaise has a mili A, A and Voltage ranges

 

[mattg4321]

Was the Handyman one the same model that a few people on here had problems with a while back?

 

[LeeH]

Not sure, what we're the issues?

 

[mattg4321]

They didn't work properly giving random results I think.

Think happyhippydad had one from memory.

 

[seltechpc]

I have recently bought the Martindale CM69. Well made, accurate but expensive at £290. I needed the low pass filter has a resolution of 0.001mA on the 6mA range.

 

[LeeH]

'Were'

 

[DPG]

'Were'

Better!

 

[FatAlan]

I take it that an earth leakage tester is basically an extra sensitive clamp meter for tiny tiny incy wincey current measurement? Sorry, it's Friday and I've been down t'pub!

 

[haptism]

I bought one exactly like this, cant remember where from, might have been ebay

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Metrel-Alphatek-TEK775-Leakage-Milliamperes/dp/B00H9AI2Z4

A few months ago and its still going strong, sensitivity is quite good on all the ranges.

 

[Vitesse]

I bought the Di-log one from TLC. I asked the same question about a year ago I think it was and went for this one as I needed it starightaway for a tripping RCD fault. It's been fine and have used it quite a bit, the only problem is the jaws could do with being wider.

I think it's basically the same internals as the Metrel and Handyman but they have wider jaws.

 

[PEG]

I have a GMC-1 PROSyS CP41,which i picked up at a show stand several years back,it has a DC function,which makes it ideal for some of my work,as measurement of AC and DC on the same equipment,is essential.

It proved to be very accurate,in various experiments,and i checked it out online,to find out it should have cost £270+

The story is,i asked at a stand selling various test meters,if they had an earth leakage device,and the young fella searched about,finally producing this neat little thing,from under the counter.

It looked trick,and i asked how much. He searched about,and finally said "about £70",i said i'll have it,and that was that.

I now suspect ,that he found "270.00" wrote somewhere,and MAY have thought the "2",was a "£"....

I have never stole a thing in my life,but i got no receipt,and do not remember who the outfit was....

Long-winded story,but in short,if i lost it,i would give the proper money,for another,as it does the business.

 

[jackylad]

If your looking for a really inexpensive meter for earth leakage the uni t ut210e sells for around £32 on ebay and amazon, it as a res of 1ma on the 2A setting, it does both ac & dc.

This write up on the eev blog is a good read on the 210e

A look at the Uni-T UT210E - Page 1 - http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/a-look-at-the-uni-t-ut210e/

I'm not too sure how long the meter will last before packing in with it been such a low priced meter if used on a daily/regular basis but for occasional use maybe ok.