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Does my fluke t5-1000 count as a voltage indicator? I’m aware it indicates when there is a voltage present but it’s not dedicated to just this function. My megger multimeter can also indicate when a voltage is present but i know that niceic don’t recognise this as a reliable source for whatever reason
Have a look at this mate , it was part of the old 2391 exam too.
 
Have a look at this mate , it was part of the old 2391 exam too.

Thanks. I’ll get myself a new voltage detector and proving unit then. What with all the new 18th edition books I’ve bought, the 18th edition course I’ve booked and the niceic subscription and initial assessment costs, this is proving to be a rather costly experience. I hope it’s worth it
 
Thanks. I’ll get myself a new voltage detector and proving unit then. What with all the new 18th edition books I’ve bought, the 18th edition course I’ve booked and the niceic subscription and initial assessment costs, this is proving to be a rather costly experience. I hope it’s worth it
Money spent on safety equipment is never wasted. It could save your or someone's life.
I have the Megger voltage tester in your link . It is a very useful tester. It has phase rotation and correct polarity amongst other features too.
 
Something else I bought off the megger man last week

That now takes my total to about 8 different types..
 

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Consider Kewtech if you want a lower budget but still reasonable item.
 
Are the nic going to want to see an approved voltage tester and proving unit? Or can I get away with using my fluke t5-1000 and proving it on a known source when doing safe isolation, which I’m assuming you’ll have to show?
He’ll be looking for a GS38 compliant voltage tester. You can get GS38 probes for the fluke. TS38.
Sold by RS, and others.
 
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I would only rely on these as a secondary or even third option. Just to check that my primary testing equiptment was correct. It’s purely a back up option in the case stated by someone previously

A device used to check that your primary testing equipment is correct should be something more reliable than the primary testing equipment, not something less reliable.
 
Does my fluke t5-1000 count as a voltage indicator? I’m aware it indicates when there is a voltage present but it’s not dedicated to just this function. My megger multimeter can also indicate when a voltage is present but i know that niceic don’t recognise this as a reliable source for whatever reason

It's not what the niceic recognises that matters, the equipment you use needs to comply with gs38 for the purpose of safe isolation.

Don't forget you'll also need a means of locking off suitable to the type of equipment you work on.
 
Has anyone got any recommendations on a decent yet not too expensive proving unit and voltage indicator?

Make sure the one you do purchase, is manufacturered to withstand rough service. I bought one of those dilog voltage tester (& proving unit :) ). It lasted a year, before the lead popped out of the main housing.

Bought a Fluke one, its nice & rebust. Still got the dilog proving unit mind.
 

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