New Martindale Proving Unit with CalCheck

[Deleted member 105166]

Received a mailshot from Martindale this morning introducing their new proving units with calibration checking function.
Like some others, I've previously not bothered with a proving unit as use an incomer or other known live source to prove, however this relatively inexpensive device is tempting...

 

[Dan]

Martindale PD690SX 50V/120V/230V/400V/690V AC Proving Unit with CALCHECK

• Safely proves the operation of voltage indicators and test lamps up to 690V
• Unique CALCHECK function for multifunction installation tests
• Individual LED indicators matched to voltage indicator thresholds
• Long battery life with low battery indicator
• Includes MAG3 high strength magnetic hanger
• Colour coded for voltage output

• Manual | Datasheet | Record Sheet | See price & buy

Just thought it'd be handy for those scanning threads.

I haven't got a clue what it is.

 

[GBDamo]

How many ££££

It'd have to be less than 30 to be considered i expensive in my book.

 

[Toneyz]

What happened to that cal card?

 

[SparkySy]

GBDamo
Got to be kidding it's £140
I'll stick with my cal card on site and I have an old eurocheck that is good for a home testing your mft!

 

[Deleted member 105166]

It'd have to be less than 30 to be considered i expensive in my book.

I don't think there's any proving units at that price, unless you go the second hand route.
The cheapest ones start around £55
This unit is list price £119, as it's a new line there's no prices to compare yet, however I'd expect a regular wholesaler to offer it the right side of a ton.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

GBDamo
Got to be kidding it's £140
I'll stick with my cal card on site and I have an old eurocheck that is good for a home testing your mft! View attachment 52386

I've just spotted the Batavia in the background ?.
I think it was you who recommended it! It's great ?

 

[SparkySy]

@happyhippydad
No it wasn't me who recommend it but they are awesome, only had it about a week and I will be selling all my other screwdrivers soon on eBay it's that good!!

 

[Zerax]

@happyhippydad
No it wasn't me who recommend it but they are awesome, only had it about a week and I will be selling all my other screwdrivers soon on eBay it's that good!!

Both of 'em ??

 

[Andy78]

I've just spotted the Batavia in the background ?.
I think it was you who recommended it! It's great ?

What's the deal with alternative bits for it ? Are they available from the same manufacturer ? Is it a standard 1/4" hex fitting ?

 

[SparkySy]

@Zerax Yeah both of my non insulated ones will be on the bay!
@Andy78 standard 1/4" bits I'm on Stanley one's!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

What's the deal with alternative bits for it ? Are they available from the same manufacturer ? Is it a standard 1/4" hex fitting ?

It seems to take standard bits. Just like the bits you would have in a impact driver.
Its not VDE rated so I dont think I'll be taking the plunge and selling my screwdrivers like Sparksfly but for undoing and doing up socket screws its great. Its not at all powerful, but that's what the impact driver is for.