What testing tools are needed ?

[timhoward]

I'm actually at college and I'm 30 on the 27th. My family will be buying me a gift, but don't know what to get me... So I thought they could all can chip in and get me something I actually need. Or will need in the future.

A fundamental test tool is a 2 pole tester, needed many times a day every day to prove something is dead or find out why the heck it isn't live when it should be!

 

[Moley]

How about this :-
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I'm getting 'exited' just looking at it ;-)

 

[pc1966]

A pen…. So you can write down the results.

Penetration testing is another matter...

 

[shocksl]

Neon Screwdriver

Lots and lots of screwdrivers. Flat, pozi, VDE, long, short etc etc.

Hi mate as it is my birthday in a few days. I just wanted to get some testing equipment. But I don't know what to tell them to buy me. As its my 30th.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Lol thanks for that.

I'm actually at college and I'm 30 on the 27th. My family will be buying me a gift, but don't know what to get me... So I thought they could all can chip in and get me something I actually need. Or will need in the future.

Get a MFT you are going to need one so get it early and learn to use it.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Hi mate as it is my birthday in a few days. I just wanted to get some testing equipment. But I don't know what to tell them to buy me. As its my 30th.

From this downwards would be always welcome: https://isswww.co.uk/wiha-tool-set-...LZSSBmcMDXl3VaH2eyAk5L_ZpMBrWC5RoCzjgQAvD_BwE

And one of these: Fluke T150 Voltage/Continuity Tester - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/fluke-t150-voltage-continuity-tester?utm_source=google_shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyp-sBhBSEiwAWWzTnrYuyVQTFnBxFCuvmRJZxt9ABSGcaxW7PKBvcGylMcNr_YDY3MOIsBoCbfwQAvD_BwE

 

[shocksl]

From this downwards would be always welcome: https://isswww.co.uk/wiha-tool-set-...LZSSBmcMDXl3VaH2eyAk5L_ZpMBrWC5RoCzjgQAvD_BwE

And one of these: Fluke T150 Voltage/Continuity Tester - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/fluke-t150-voltage-continuity-tester?utm_source=google_shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAyp-sBhBSEiwAWWzTnrYuyVQTFnBxFCuvmRJZxt9ABSGcaxW7PKBvcGylMcNr_YDY3MOIsBoCbfwQAvD_BwE

Thanks for that.

So I take that would be just for continuity testing. What about resistance testing ? Any particular ones you recommend ?

 

[shocksl]

Get a MFT you are going to need one so get it early and learn to use it.

Really appreciate that.
Would that be in affiton to the 2 poll tester you mentioned above ?

Also which MFT would you recommend. I would say my budget is between 3 to 400. As I'd get them all to chip in rather than buying separate presents for me .

 

[nicebutdim]

2 pole tester measures voltage and continuity. Fluke are reliable, but there is four in the range with vastly different pricing. T90 is basic, but does the job perfectly well. T150 is top of the range, with phase rotation if that might be useful.

Multifunction testers start just above your budget with the DL9110. I have one and it works perfectly well, covering most functions you'll need. Some folks don't rate them, although few have actually used one. Top end of MFTs will set you back £2k, with quite a few extra functions, including EV if you need it and wish to buy extra attachments.

 

[timhoward]

Would that be in affiton to the 2 poll tester you mentioned above ?

The 2 pole is a must - any time you work on an installation it's the way you prove it's safely isolated. See "Safe Isolation Procedure" videos on youtube.

Also which MFT would you recommend. I would say my budget is between 3 to 400.

Unfortunately that won't be enough for a new one that does the 4 things you need (loop tests, insulation resistance tests, continuity tests and RCD tests.)
One of the cheapest decent new ones is this one:

Metrel MI3125 Eurotest Combo Lite

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www.test-meter.co.uk

If you are set on an MFT then find a 2nd hand 1552 or 1553 coming with a 12 month calibration certificate (proving that it works) from a seller that accepts returns. Usually £300 tops would get you one.