Earth leakage testers

Scornio · Sep 9, 2014

Hi, Can anyone recommend a decent tester for a reasonable price? Im looking at buying the Dilog DL6507 but unsure. cheers

telectrix · Sep 9, 2014

have a word with test-meter. ( forum sponsor ).

Farmelectrics · Sep 9, 2014

got a dilog one cost about £50 does the job

shanky887614 · Sep 9, 2014

telectrix said:
have a word with test-meter. ( forum sponsor ).

send them a pm in here and they will be happy to help.

Scornio · Sep 9, 2014

I don't think they have the Dilog one which I'm interested in. Can you guys recommend a similar one. cheers

Geoffsd · Sep 9, 2014

Notice a similarity?

TM-EL9809 High Resolution AC Earth Leakage Clamp Meter

Scornio · Sep 9, 2014

I did look at this one but wasn't sure of the build quality which is why I asked. I've read the Dilog has similarities to the more expensive meters which is why I was looking at that. But if anyone can give a good review of the T-M one then I would go for that. Cheers

Geoffsd · Sep 9, 2014

It's exactly the same as the Dilog.

Scornio · Sep 9, 2014

In terms of specifications yes....it was more the build quality and if anyone had any personal experience with this item, or any other tester of their recommendation. That does seem about my price range, so I suppose I should give it a go.

Geoffsd said:
It's exactly the same as the Dilog.

shanky887614 · Sep 9, 2014

Scornio said:
In terms of specifications yes....it was more the build quality and if anyone had any personal experience with this item, or any other tester of their recommendation. That does seem about my price range, so I suppose I should give it a go.

you do realiase that a lot are made in the same factory by the same people.

the only difference being the sticker on the top

Scornio · Sep 9, 2014

TBH.... no. That is a bit naïve of me. I didn't realise you actually meant it was like for like alike...Looks like I shall be going for this one then. Many thanks everyone.

shanky887614 said:
you do realiase that a lot are made in the same factory by the same people.

the only difference being the sticker on the top

HappyHippyDad · Sep 9, 2014

They are the same clamp meter Scornio, they just have different names. I have bought the TM from test meter and it does the job. I have to admit though it has a cheap feel to it. I cant quite explain why though! I have also just returned it to Test Meter as it started playing up. They sent me another one for free without and questions asked.

Here is a thread on clamp meters that might be useful:

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk...p-meter-earth-leakage-continuity-voltage.html

Overall I am happy with it (taking into account the price), but you have to ask yourself why is it so cheap compared to the others! Worth a go though I think (and you'll get a discount through Test Meter).

shanky887614 · Sep 9, 2014

happyhippydad said:
They are the same clamp meter Scornio, they just have different names. I have bought the TM from test meter and it does the job. I have to admit though it has a cheap feel to it. I cant quite explain why though! I have also just returned it to Test Meter as it started playing up. They sent me another one for free without and questions asked.

Here is thread on clamp meters that might be useful:

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk...p-meter-earth-leakage-continuity-voltage.html

Overall I am happy with it (taking into account the price), but you have to ask yourself self why is it so cheap compared to the others! Worth a go though I think (and you'll get a discount through Test Meter).

the thing is though, if it is something you will use once in a blue moon hire one.

if you end up using it more than a couple times a year it would be worth investing in a decent one.

dilog mft testers are good and that is probably where there recomendations comes from.

people say to me to get the fluke t30 etc as a voltage indicator

well

they can shove it up there arse an analog martindale or equivilent beats it hands down.

VoltzElectrical · Sep 9, 2014

Scornio said:
TBH.... no. That is a bit naïve of me. I didn't realise you actually meant it was like for like alike...Looks like I shall be going for this one then. Many thanks everyone.

just like breakfast cereal!

PEG · Sep 9, 2014

shanky887614 said:
the thing is though, if it is something you will use once in a blue moon hire one.

if you end up using it more than a couple times a year it would be worth investing in a decent one.

dilog mft testers are good and that is probably where there recomendations comes from.

people say to me to get the fluke t30 etc as a voltage indicator

well

they can shove it up there arse an analog martindale or equivilent beats it hands down.

...In which case,it must have a dual scale for BOTH types of leakage

uksparks · Sep 9, 2014

I got myself a Fluke 360 Earth Leakage Clamp Meter from PASS Limited (Sorry test meter, I do buy from you too). I paid £487.80 inc delivery.

The best bit of kit I have purchased, bloody good, very impressed. You get what you pay for.

bigdavs83 · Sep 9, 2014

I'm sorry but you are gonna have to explain to me why you would ever need a just shy of £500 meter to test earth leakage?!

shanky887614 · Sep 9, 2014

bigdavs83 said:
I'm sorry but you are gonna have to explain to me why you would ever need a just shy of £500 meter to test earth leakage?!

its the cable size they go upto mate.

its gets expensive on the bigger sizes

uksparks · Sep 9, 2014

I use it quite often, really helpful actually. Ok it's not paid for itself but I don't care, it's the smallest most expensive gadget I own.

uksparks · Sep 9, 2014

bigdavs83 said:
I'm sorry but you are gonna have to explain to me why you would ever need a just shy of £500 meter to test earth leakage?!

Quality tools and test equipment costs a lot of money that's why, I only buy good stuff, no point in buying twice.

Marvo · Sep 9, 2014

Geoffsd said:
Notice a similarity?

TM-EL9809 High Resolution AC Earth Leakage Clamp Meter

I also have one of these. I've had it for 2 or 3 years, it's been fine and I'd recommend them. I use it maybe 2 or 3 times a month, I couldn't warrant paying the price of the Fluke or a Meggar.

bigdavs83 · Sep 9, 2014

What size of cables does it do that any normal clamp meter that does earth leakage or goes down to mA cant do? My clamp meter the work supplied tests earth leakage no problems and it's nowt fancy. I'm also not just talking individual circuits I'm talking the main earths in the switchroom. Maybe I'm just a tight scot!!

uksparks · Sep 9, 2014

Not sure the exact spec but if you google it and look on the fluke site you will see.

bigdavs83 · Sep 9, 2014

I'm all for good tools though don't get me wrong all my tools are c.k and bahco. If you're happy enough to pay a premium for it then fair do's. I would keep it in the house if I purchased that with my own pennies in case I scratched it!!

Engineer54 · Sep 9, 2014

the thing is though, if it is something you will use once in a blue moon hire one.

if you end up using it more than a couple times a year it would be worth investing in a decent one.

dilog mft testers are good and that is probably where there recomendations comes from.

people say to me to get the fluke t30 etc as a voltage indicator

well

they can shove it up there arse an analog martindale or equivilent beats it hands down

Eh, seeing as virtually every new installation will include some form of RCD device, and that RCD's have been called for on domestic installations for a good many years now, i can't see how any self employed working electrician can be without a earth leakage tester as part of his or her test kit.... They are invaluable for tracing earth leakage faults especially on CU's where the RCD devices are protecting several circuits!!

The TM-EL9809 is a rebadged Dilog DL6507 of which i have owned coming up for 3 years now without any problems whatsoever. These units have resolutions similar or better, to units costing 3 times that of Fluke or Megger where you are paying through the nose for an well known industry name rather than it's technical specification.

Look after any test equipment and it will generally look after you when you most need it. Leave it being ----ed around in a van and it won't last very long at all.... Common Sense really

Geordie Spark · Sep 10, 2014

Engineer54 said:
Eh, seeing as virtually every new installation will include some form of RCD device, and that RCD's have been called for on domestic installations for a good many years now, i can't see how any self employed working electrician can be without a earth leakage tester as part of his or her test kit.... They are invaluable for tracing earth leakage faults especially on CU's where the RCD devices are protecting several circuits!!

The TM-EL9809 is a rebadged Dilog DL6507 of which i have owned coming up for 3 years now without any problems whatsoever. These units have resolutions similar or better, to units costing 3 times that of Fluke or Megger where you are paying through the nose for an well known industry name rather than it's technical specification.

Look after any test equipment and it will generally look after you when you most need it. Leave it being ----ed around in a van and it won't last very long at all.... Common Sense really

Common sense is an endangered species soon to become extinct!

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