Please advise on these Testers.

[dez0178]

Hello,
I have been looking to buy a cheap second hand Continuity and Insulation Resistance Tester, so I can practice testing lighting and Ring main circuits. I know someone who has a kewtech KT35, and a Robin K3131DL for sale, but to be honest I don't know which is the best option, the Kewtech has a digital display, while the robin doesn't? could anybody please say if these are anygood for testing as I am currently in my second year of C & Gulids 2330 and need one for practice.
Cheers,
Derry0178.

 

[wallyanker]

I cant comment on the individual testers, I have only ever used a multi functional. I bought a Kewtech KT64 from a friend who was made redundant and changed career's, bargain at £250 with all trimmings to go with it.

 

[Specialist]

Hi Derry: Both Kewtech & Robin make good meters, but for your purposes then I think your best bet would be the Digital as for someone learning they're easier to understand. analogue meters can take a bit of interpreting & if you don't understand them can cause confusion.I just took a look at the KT35 & it looks to be a good meter, make sure the 1 your friend is selling is in good working order & if you can get it for a good price all the better.

 

[dez0178]

Cheers for the info folks, I'll take your advice and go for the Kewtech, it looks a bit more modern and similar to the robin testers I use at college,
Cheers,
Derry0178

 

[Lofty]

Just to add to what 'Specialist' has said also would be good to confirm calibration details.

Cheers,
Lofty.

 

[ebow72]

Just to add to the confusion here, I bought a Fluke 1652 multifunction meter from eBay last week, (not calibrated) for £255. Works, all leads, probes and misc equip included. I was also looking at individual testers works out more expensive, I have found a site that calibrates meters for £40, so just have a good look before you hand over your cash, as the RCD testers alone can cost over £400.
Also a student and after buying the new regs and OSG money is tight.....

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Just to add to the confusion here, I bought a Fluke 1652 multifunction meter from eBay last week, (not calibrated) for £255. Works, all leads, probes and misc equip included. I was also looking at individual testers works out more expensive, I have found a site that calibrates meters for £40, so just have a good look before you hand over your cash, as the RCD testers alone can cost over £400.
Also a student and after buying the new regs and OSG money is tight.....

£400 to calibrate an RCD tester, you cannot be serious, this is alarmist nonsense.

 

[Dan the spark]

I think he means £400 for an rcd tester

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Just to add to what 'Specialist' has said also would be good to confirm calibration details.

Cheers,
Lofty.

Good advice mate. but if he is only using for practice he would be better off checking it against a known good one that is calibrated, like they should have at his college. A few quid then stays in his back pocket for more pressing things.
And i am sure if he cant get to a calibrated one, there will be some kind soul on here in his area who will check it for him, and show him how to use it. i would if he were near Leeds.

Cheers........Howard

 

[ebow72]

Sorry guy's I meant £400 for a RCD tester from Screwfix, I came across this site On Site Calibration Services | Mobile Calibration Services think I found it on here actually..
sorry for the alarmist nonsense...