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Low Cost Insulation Tester (Megger)

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  • 23-11-2013 7:06pm
    #1
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I was wondering if anyone bought a low cost/cheap insulation tester (megger).

    I wouldn't use one very often (probably a few times a year), if i did I'd buy a fluke or the like, but would be good the odd time when i come across unusual problems.


    I've been around this loop with multi meters, the cheap ones usually aren't great but can be ok some times. I normally use a fluke, but still have my first meter that i bought in peats in 1994 for £35, that's actually quite good.

    Thanks,
    DD


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    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    i bought cheap off cpc

    around 70-80 euro i think


    any old megger does troubleshooting unless you're filling out test sheets


    and even then it's just red tape really ...most circuits are an obvious pass or fail anyhow


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    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    the cheap one off cpc is an eagle brand

    had it years and it's a great IR tester

    i have an AVO which is calibrated ...afaik they only calibrate leading brands?


    could be wrong on that though


    i'd way prefer the cheap megger to the AVO


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