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hello chaps - Just thought I'd say hello, I'm pretty new to this field - hoping to complete the 2365 next year. As you can tell, I'm from the Rhondda.
Looking forward to learning bits and bobs from you chaps on the forum. Thanks in advance (of any daft questions on my part)
Cheers Iain
 
Welcome along matey, get involved with some threads and get to know the lads, they don't bite...Much :D
 
Ok - first one - which voltage tester and multifunction tester should I buy? The most expensive I can afford or eBay bargain?
Check which functions you actually need from a tester and do not get one that does more than you need (unless you are planning on future needs).
Have a look at the comparison check on the test meter site Compare Multifunction & 17th Edition Testers - http://www.test-meter.co.uk/compare-17th-edition-testers to narrow down the possibilities.
Then consider what you are prepared to pay and also consider if a second hand (calibrated) meter may suit you better in the initial instance.

Voltage testers, I tend to go for the cheapest without any frills and additional functions, it is there for one purpose in my mind, to test for dead, so get one that does that. But do consider GS38 as a standard to met for voltage testers.
Use other meters for testing and fault finding functions.
 
Check which functions you actually need from a tester and do not get one that does more than you need (unless you are planning on future needs).
Have a look at the comparison check on the test meter site Compare Multifunction & 17th Edition Testers - http://www.test-meter.co.uk/compare-17th-edition-testers to narrow down the possibilities.
Then consider what you are prepared to pay and also consider if a second hand (calibrated) meter may suit you better in the initial instance.

Voltage testers, I tend to go for the cheapest without any frills and additional functions, it is there for one purpose in my mind, to test for dead, so get one that does that. But do consider GS38 as a standard to met for voltage testers.
Use other meters for testing and fault finding functions.
At the moment the martindale ez150 and 650 have a voluntary recall on them just had mine replaced took 3 days from sending to getting version 2s..with 2 year warranty.
 

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