Fluke, Metrel, Kewtech MFT

[adam1984]

Hi,

I am after my first ever MFT. I have narrowed it down to the following and would like your suggestions good or bad. I will only be using it for Domestic work.

Fluke 1651b
Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus
Alphatek Easitest MI2087 AL2
Kewtech KT61

At college we only ever used Kewtech but they were a bit battered.

Any help is much appreciated.

Adam

 

[telectrix]

get whatever you feel comfortable using. personally i'd buy a megger 1552 .

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi,

I am after my first ever MFT. I have narrowed it down to the following and would like your suggestions good or bad. I will only be using it for Domestic work.

Fluke 1651b
Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus
Alphatek Easitest MI2087 AL2
Kewtech KT61

At college we only ever used Kewtech but they were a bit battered.

Any help is much appreciated.

Adam

Of the MFTs you have on your short list, as your a novice tester, I would recommend you opt for the Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus. This tester gives you the most 'bang for your buck' (not literally), the learning curve is gentle, it's easy to use and reliable. The only downside to it is the operators manual which can be a little taxing for the novice due to the odd terminology used in the translation from the original Sloveen. However, anything you don't understand, is but a question and answer away as there are lots of past and present owners on this forum.

 

[mtfpuk2011]

I.have the megger mft 1730 its best bit kit I've brought not cheap but works well

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[Amp David]

You could always phone the forum sponsor to get some advice.

Thats test meter by the way, not the other you've been pointer too elsewhere lol

 

[timbobelfast]

Metrel Easitest is a good meter for the price and pretty much does everything you will need.
I have been using a Fluke 1653B recently which I would also recommend.

Haven't really used Megger so I can't comment on them.

Get the best meter that you can afford.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Quite happy with my Metrel, which I've had for a few years now.
If you purchase a meter through test-meter.co.uk, you may well get a 5% discount as a forum member.

 

[Earlie-Bill]

I would have liked to offer advice, and an alternative outlet, but my post has been blocked as I mentioned another outlet... Open forum I think not.

 

[mydigitalhome]

I have a Fluke 1652 superb machine. I think it has a much better feel than than the megger. I live in Norfolk and have Fluke office on my door step where I have always received superb service. Best wishes for whatever toy you buy.

 

[Heisenberg]

Of the MFTs you have on your short list, as your a novice tester, I would recommend you opt for the Metrel MI3000 Easi Plus. This tester gives you the most 'bang for your buck' (not literally), the learning curve is gentle, it's easy to use and reliable. The only downside to it is the operators manual which can be a little taxing for the novice due to the odd terminology used in the translation from the original Sloveen. However, anything you don't understand, is but a question and answer away as there are lots of past and present owners on this forum.

Doh, the classic learning curve no-no :nonod:

Read this:

steep learning curve