Multifunctional Testers - Which one have you got and how long has it lasted?

[nicebutdim]

Di-Log DL9110.

I'll second that Mike, after owning a martindale ET4500 for 2 years, not liking the soft case but liking the tester I ordered a Fluke case for it. I paid over £40 just for the case but I'm glad I did now. I have no idea why other manufacturers don't do something similar.

Di-Log MFTs come in a hardcase similar to Fluke's.

 

[andyb]

Di-Log DL9110.


Di-Log MFTs come in a hardcase similar to Fluke's.

I looked at that, very similar if not the same only in black. Strangely though on Ebay the Di-Log was £ 68 compared to £ 45 for the Fluke.

 

[nicebutdim]

I looked at that, very similar if not the same only in black. Strangely though on Ebay the Di-Log was £ 68 compared to £ 45 for the Fluke.

They're very similar, but I never looked to see if the case was available separately.

Ebay pricing is often dictated by what the market will permit, rather than retail prices. While some very good bargains can be found, it can the case that ebay works out quite expensive.

Edit: Di-Log case £39.95 from testermans, but currently out of stock.

 

[andyb]

They're very similar, but I never looked to see if the case was available separately.

Ebay pricing is often dictated by what the market will permit, rather than retail prices. While some very good bargains can be found, it can the case that ebay works out quite expensive.

Edit: Di-Log case £39.95 from testermans, but currently out of stock.

I don't know why the price is so high other than demand, they do seem to sell well, but they are good for the job. I'm sure there's a market there to exploit.

 

[NorthEastSpark]

Megger 1741 here. Had it 3 years. Positives- no problems, and it would have paid for itself had I bought a rechargeable MFT earlier! Negatives- the soft plastic display is very easily scratched and marked. One of our PAT testers is the megger 150R and that has a tough glass-like display, why couldn't the MFTs have this? In hindsight I should have got a screen protector of some sort.

Previously, Megger 1553, 2008-2018. In that 10 years it had 2x new replacement ports (where you push the leads in), and a replacement LCD screen. Finally in 2018 it developed some sort of fault, as if the fuse had gone but it hadn't. Nobody seemed keen on repairing it so had to get a new one sharpish. Never ever got around to using the bluetooth function!

Before that, robin separates, the continuity/IR having the analogue dial. Miss that!

 

[telectrix]

Megger 1711 here, only had it a month but then I bought it based on the fact that this beast passed down to me by another spark still works. (Plus bonus Robin IR tester in stylish leather case)

B

i've got that same robin IR/cont. tester. had it for 30 years.

 

[Risteard]

Just got my MFT1741-BS back from Megger upgraded to the MFT1741+ (and calibrated) so was using my old MFT1553 whilst it was away. Still working well, but much slower on no trip loop tests and particularly on RCD tests. Also the auto power off seems to happen quicker on the MFT1553 than the MT1741.

 

[telectrix]

my 1553 is slow on no trip efli tests.i usually use the 2 lead hi current test L-E shorted at furthest point. meter across the (switched off) rdc/MCB. boom boomif i forget the short when re-energising.

 

[jbt825]

Just wondering which multifunctional testers you guys have, and how long have they lasted?

Hoping this becomes a handy thread for you all. There seems to be a massive price difference between them all. But then I guess some do things others don't? Not sure.

Let us know which multifunctional testers you have, which ones you wish you had, and how long the one you have has lasted so far.

I have a Megger MFT1731. Had it about 6 years. Had to replace the rechargeable batteries once, other than that, I love it.

 

[static zap]

my 1553 is slow on no trip efli tests.i usually use the 2 lead hi current test L-E shorted at furthest point

Bang on advice ... (I knew where you were headed ..!)

 

[Deleted account]

Two Kewtech 64
first one lasted 6 years, this one has started playing up after 4 years.

just bought a new one first time rather than try to get fixed, but may try to get this one fixed this time round.

 

[Mogsoni]

Just wondering which multifunctional testers you guys have, and how long have they lasted?

Hoping this becomes a handy thread for you all. There seems to be a massive price difference between them all. But then I guess some do things others don't? Not sure.

Let us know which multifunctional testers you have, which ones you wish you had, and how long the one you have has lasted so far.

I had a MFT1502 from 2003 to 2020. It was still working but fancied an upgrade so sold it on eBay and got a 1721.

 

[andyb]

I had a MFT1502 from 2003 to 2020. It was still working but fancied an upgrade so sold it on eBay and got a 1721.

That's a good price you got.

 

[Babs]

Kewtech KT63. Probably had it 15 years. Don't need a replacement just yet, still going strong.

 

[e-spark]

Just wondering which multifunctional testers you guys have, and how long have they lasted?

Hoping this becomes a handy thread for you all. There seems to be a massive price difference between them all. But then I guess some do things others don't? Not sure.

Let us know which multifunctional testers you have, which ones you wish you had, and how long the one you have has lasted so far.

Fluke 1653B had it about 8 years never let me down

 

[Vortigern]

Should have put a survey in @Dan

 

[Soi disant]

Beha Unitest. Mumblemumble years.

 

[LastManOnline]

Beha Unitest. Mumblemumble years.

?Spot on. Am still using their gear after 20 years. Their non-touch voltage tester is the best I, ve ever had and sadly no longer available

 

[Pete999]

Just wondering which multifunctional testers you guys have, and how long have they lasted?

Hoping this becomes a handy thread for you all. There seems to be a massive price difference between them all. But then I guess some do things others don't? Not sure.

Let us know which multifunctional testers you have, which ones you wish you had, and how long the one you have has lasted so far.

Metrel, don't know the exact model camera bloke has it now, and he don't live at my home any more, good bit of kit imo

 

[LastManOnline]

Metrel, don't know the exact model camera bloke has it now, and he don't live at my home any more, good bit of kit imo

Think Metrel have won the right to be respected. I have one and sang it's praises on an earlier post. Like the price too.