Convince me not to spend too much money

[ams13]

I am just about to purchase my first MFT and really like using Flukes compared to Meggers.

I am really tempted to get the 1654b limited edition from Megger Mark.

My justification to myself is its got all i could need and a bit futre proof.

The sensible side of me is telling me to get a 1651 or 1652.

Any thoughts?

 

[Sidewinder]

Whatever you get, don't get it until you have spoken to MeggerMark, forum sponsor!

 

[alpha spark]

Megger 1730 brilliant piece of kit I had a fluke 1653 before and much prefer the megger after getting used to it but theres pros and cons with both I suppose

 

[ams13]

Sidewinder,

I have already sent Meggermark a PM

Alpha what is the weight and speed like on the Megger? I found the Megger I used a bit slow and heavy compared to flukes.

 

[Sidewinder]

I'm a Flukey person so I'm into that stuff!

Have loads of it.

Mark was not in work today so that is possibly why no reply.

 

[ivixxiv]

Always Fluke, The new Meggers are a pile of crap and have many documented problems check the other forum

 

[Sidewinder]

What other forum, there is no other!

However, there are several known problems with the new Megger MFT's

 

[ivixxiv]

The other electrician one

Not sure of the politics between the two :coat

 

[ams13]

How much?

I think you will strugle to stop me getting the 1654 from Meggermark.

Also any suggestions on other equipment to get me started.

Do you want to buy a 1652 with a years cal, little used and like new ?Has all the toys and case ROTFWL

 

[alpha spark]

Hi don't think it's too heavy the new leads are just like the fluke ones and has auto test features that take a zs as soon as it recognises a voltage. As for the problems that are around I had problems with the 2 flukes I had previously especially on cold mornings I had to put it near a radiator for twenty minutes there's a good video on YouTube about how to use it check it and see wot u think there's probably a fluke one too watch them both before u part with your cash

 

[shed69]

Just sent MFT 1730 back after 4 months. Gave me a refund no arguments.... Need I say anymore?

 

[meridian911]

Just sent mine back too, refunded straight away ! Although I was told they had a firmware update for the high zs readings and megger recommend swapping the line and earth leads for testing rcbo's .

 

[n67250]

I'm thinking of getting the Megger 1730 but waited till the problems were ironed out, but it seems to be taking ages with very poor responses from Megger. I think I may go for the Fluke instead as megger have not bothered reply to my email about the reliability of the 1730. Any comments on what to buy would be welcome

 

[Steve3948]

I have the Megger 1730 not had any issues with it, purchased October 2011, but they did call me a couple of weeks back to say if I would like to send it to them they have several firmware upgrades they have made based on feedback from users, which they think will make it a better machine than it already is. Getting just like Microsoft - Updates !!!!

You pay to send it they pay to send it back, so not too bad, if you want latest firmware.

 

[batty]

I think that is poor really they should pay all postage costs. Personally I think Fluke are a better meter but that is only my opinion. I have had a few issues with mine since I have had it but will probably get a Fluke next time. My biggest grievance with Megger is the CM500 I brought this cannot do an accurate low current loop test it cost me over

 

[Manator]

I thought the job of convincing you to spend less money was your wife's job!

They know what you can and can not afford, even before you get paid.