Fluke vs Megger which one?

[MARC D SPARK]

I have a Megger MFT1731 and having had a god with a Fluke, Megger all the way for me. Just so simple to use, no fancy menus to get lost in. I can't say for other models but the 1731 does have phase rotation in it along with earth electrode testing functions.

Hi Sparky Chick, i noticed you said you have a Megger 1731. I was just wondering why you did not put the extra £40 roughly and get the Megger 1735? I am just starting up as a Sole Trader and am about to go buy a Megger MFT and was going to get the same as you but noticed the 1735 is only slightly more expensive.

 

[SparkyChick]

I've had mine for over 12 months, and if memory serves the price difference was somewhat more significant when I ordered. Plus, I think I struggled to see what the 1735 had to offer over the 1731... just had a look now and I'm still not sure what advantages the 1735 offers.

I also set myself a budget and tried to stick to it. As you'll know, setting up on your own is an expensive business

 

[Grant webber]

I've had mine for over 12 months, and if memory serves the price difference was somewhat more significant when I ordered. Plus, I think I struggled to see what the 1735 had to offer over the 1731... just had a look now and I'm still not sure what advantages the 1735 offers.

I also set myself a budget and tried to stick to it. As you'll know, setting up on your own is an expensive business

I got the 1731 and i rang megger when i bought it to ask the difference, and the units are exactly the same. The only difference is the 1735 comes with the earth spike kit and a hard case. The 1731 does not have the spike kit and has a soft case, which i personally prefere, the earth spike kit can be purchased seperatly anyway. So not much between them.

 

[SparkyChick]

There we go, thanks for clarifying. I was a bit cheesed when I didn't get the spike kit as all the images on the site I bought it from showed it included... then I read the small print about the images being for illustrative purposes only.

Funnily enough I prefer the soft bag as well because I can bang a load of my test gear in there.

 

[telectrix]

last soft bag i had, i divorced her.

 

[JK-Electrical]

It's Megger for me. I've been using the MFT 1730 since 2014. Love it!

 

[MARC D SPARK]

I have a Megger MFT1731 and having had a god with a Fluke, Megger all the way for me. Just so simple to use, no fancy menus to get lost in. I can't say for other models but the 1731 does have phase rotation in it along with earth electrode testing functions.

I was just wondering why you did not pay the extra £40-£50 for the MFT 1735. Is the MFT1735 not with the extra cost? I also notice that the 1731 and 1735 do not have the R1 AND R2 Value. I am new to this so please mind if these questions seem a little in appropriate.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

I got the 1731 and i rang megger when i bought it to ask the difference, and the units are exactly the same. The only difference is the 1735 comes with the earth spike kit and a hard case. The 1731 does not have the spike kit and has a soft case, which i personally prefere, the earth spike kit can be purchased seperatly anyway. So not much between them.

Thank you for your quick response.

 

[MARC D SPARK]

Thank you for your quick response.

I have noticed a company called ISSWWW.CO.UK and they are selling the 1731 and 1735 with accessories. Have you heard of this company before and can it be trusted? Or do you think i should just go direct to Megger? It ask if i want a certificate of calibration. I don't know what this is? Does anybody know?

 

[SparkyChick]

I have noticed a company called ISSWWW.CO.UK and they are selling the 1731 and 1735 with accessories. Have you heard of this company before and can it be trusted? Or do you think i should just go direct to Megger? It ask if i want a certificate of calibration. I don't know what this is? Does anybody know?

I bought my Megger from them. Just be sure to read the product description.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I have always used meggers had 1502 now 1720 will not change to had any thing else brand wise.

 

[Cadgey123]

Testermans online are pretty competitive-

I got the new MFT 1711 for around £560 which I thought wasn't too bad. It's not as fancy as @SparkyChick version.

 

[ses]

Fluke for me all the way just bought the new version which does all main tests in one go now

It's apples and pears I think

I trained with fluke so have always used them and I like the yellow boxes

 

[WillWX]

Fluke for me all the way just bought the new version which does all main tests in one go now

It's apples and pears I think

I trained with fluke so have always used them and I like the yellow boxes

Hahaha I thought I was the only one who liked the yellow boxes

 

[davesparks]

The company I used to work for had a fluke mft, when I went self employed I went for a kewtech kt64, and last year I bought a megger 1730 2nd hand from another forum member.
When subbing to other companies I've used a 15xx megger and a set of robin separates.

In my opinion they all do the job perfectly well and im happy using any of them. Personally I would see what deals are available at the wholesalers and pick the best priced unit with the functions I need and the most useful free accessories thrown into the deal. I originally went with the kewtech as it had a load of useful extras bundled with it.

 

[Marvo]

I'm also a bit of a brand ---- when it comes to testers. There are certain models of tester I prefer for certain tests but no particular brand overall.

 

[telectrix]

megger for me every time.bought my 1553 2nd hand from MDJ in 2013. just had it calibrated again for this year, last month. all ranges good.

 

[higopi]

NOT megger for me. Fluke all the way. The issue with megger (except for the expensive new MFT1741) is the Zs / Earth loop test in non trip mode. They are easily impacted by Noise and RCD's in the path. Despite what megger say in their application notes - Flukes non trip algorithm even in their low end and much older models are FAR FAR FAR superior. I suppose fluke has some patents on this. With more homes switching to RCBO's it becomes a pain if one cant do reliable non trip tests.

 

[Strima]

I got my Megger 1552 nine years ago and it's still going strong. Had to get the plug sockets replaced a couple of years ago and the rotary switch is getting a bit tired but looking back over the calibration results it's barely moved from the first calibration results.

But I will also happily use a Fluke and also the Metrel MI3000 has impressed me, a lot of functions for a pretty low cost.

 

[higopi]

Hi There , I was not really talking about the life span. Yes megger is well built just like the fluke.
The issue with megger (except for the expensive new MFT1741) is the Zs / Earth loop test in non trip mode.