Voltage and Continuity Electrical Tester

[Michaelp]

My fluke T140 past away this week and now looking for a new tester.I was very satisfied with the T140, very practical and fast.
My dealer have only the new T150 at 190euros.On ebay is aprox 160.
Before ordering a new one was thinking to ask here and see what you are using ? If there is any other model or brand which is fast and practical ? Or even cost less ?

 

[Guest111]

I use a metrel one,there are 2 types one with led's and one with an lcd screen,the lcd comes in at around 30quid and the led a bit cheaper.

 

[Andy78]

I use an entry level fluke T50 (now replaced by the T90) as I only use it for safe isolation and continuity. It depends what you use it for as to what features you need. As an all singing and dancing tester, the fluke T5-1000 seems popular among forum sparks.
If you are getting a T150, internet prices are about £90, so don't end up overpaying

 

[Simonslimline]

Fluke T150 is great.

 

[shanky887614]

I use an entry level fluke T50 (now replaced by the T90) as I only use it for safe isolation and continuity. It depends what you use it for as to what features you need. As an all singing and dancing tester, the fluke T5-1000 seems popular among forum sparks.
If you are getting a T150, internet prices are about £90, so don't end up overpaying

I had a t90, it broke. after an earful the wholesaler gave me another but I have now replaced it with a kewtech that is better

 

[steve50]

t5-1000 is good

 

[Pete999]

Call me a dinosaur if you like "Drumond test lamp and proving unit" for me

 

[dazza1981]

call me a dinosaur if you like "drumond test lamp and proving unit" for me

dinosaur !!!!!!

 

[Pete999]

dinosaur !!!!!!

Cheers Mate appreciate it lol

 

[fuel]

Using Di-log Combivolt with LCD screen. Does what its supposed to do, seems robust enough.

 

[shanky887614]

Kewtech kt200 is very good

 

[Robotstar5]

Call me a dinosaur if you like "Drumond test lamp and proving unit" for me

Must dig out my old Square D test lamp

But in answer to the OP, I use a T5-1000

 

[Michaelp]

Thanks for the suggestions.
@Shaky
That is a clamp meter.I need something that does not need 3 hands,turning buttons and knobs etc.The main future to have is a display for the voltage measurement and a fast continuity beep.

Also metrel md150 and megger tpt 320/220 looks good.

T5 looks like a favorite to most here as have the current reading future and can be a 2 hand probe.
One question for T5 owners.If you forget the knob on ohm slot and choose to measure 230v/400v does the meter have any protection ?

 

[geordie]

i would forget the megger 220 good tester but the rubber tip covers keep falling off very bad design

 

[steve50]

Thanks for the suggestions.
@Shaky
That is a clamp meter.I need something that does not need 3 hands,turning buttons and knobs etc.The main future to have is a display for the voltage measurement and a fast continuity beep.

Also metrel md150 and megger tpt 320/220 looks good.

T5 looks like a favorite to most here as have the current reading future and can be a 2 hand probe.
One question for T5 owners.If you forget the knob on ohm slot and choose to measure 230v/400v does the meter have any protection ?

have a look here

http://www.itl.ie/uploads/5%20F%20Fluke%20T5-600%20Current%20Clampmeter%20Manual.pdf

 

[Michaelp]

@steve

I cant seem to find anything related to what iam looking for the protection.

 

[shanky887614]

Thanks for the suggestions.
@Shaky
That is a clamp meter.I need something that does not need 3 hands,turning buttons and knobs etc.The main future to have is a display for the voltage measurement and a fast continuity beep.

Also metrel md150 and megger tpt 320/220 looks good.

T5 looks like a favorite to most here as have the current reading future and can be a 2 hand probe.
One question for T5 owners.If you forget the knob on ohm slot and choose to measure 230v/400v does the meter have any protection ?

how is it a problem? I use the clamp to clip it onto things while taking a measurement etc.

its easy to hold tester and 1 probe in one hand?

if you are being fussy we shouldn't use these devices at all and should use a dedicated voltage indicator.

 

[Michaelp]

should use a dedicated voltage indicator.

What do you mean? That is the reason i made this thread.
I already have 3 clamps meter.One digital and one analog.
Can you suggest a dedicated voltage indicator ?

 

[Simonslimline]

Whats your budget? I personally recommend the Fluke T150. It has a self test function, a torch on it, the probe tips pop on and off so they don't fall off and Resistance/continuity measurements plus more.

Check the link below, probably find it cheaper somewhere else though. I cant remember what i payed for mine, think it was about 80ish maybe a bit more.

Fluke T150 Voltage/Continuity Tester | Genuine UK Model

 

[Michaelp]

@Simon
Shipping to EU is expensive from this site
Fluke T150 Voltage/Continuity Tester 74.95 plus 30.19VAT plus 76 shipping cost Total: £181.14

My budget is 100-150 euros.I Am inclined to T150.I just need a good price now.