GS38 Voltage Indicator advice

[Vladimir3000]

Hi,

I've scoured the forum as i thought this must have been asked before but to no avail!

Sorry if this is a repeat!

Can you advise me on purchasing my first GS38 voltage indicator?

It seems like lots of you use Martindale or Fluke but im not sure which models..........anyone had/got both? What are the pros and cons, which is tougher? easier to use? etc...........

Thanks!

 

[Lurch]

Fairly certain there's several threads on this already. Look for voltage indicator\tester and drop the GS38 bit.

 

[androiduk2002]

Used Martindale at college , so must be robust

http://www.martindale-electric.co.uk/

http://www.martindale-electric.co.uk/index.php?products_id=295

 

[kme]

The di-log is also worth a look

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TMDL6780.html

 

[androiduk2002]

The di-log is also worth a look http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TMDL6780.html

I must admit I like the look of that they also do a proving unit should you wish.

http://www.dilog.co.uk/_vct.htm

Do you own one KME ?

 

[sellers]

the fluke t100 is more or less the same as the di-log, but I've used both and prefer the fluke. The di-logs LEDs are very small and i want my tester to light up like a christmas tree when theres a voltage.

http://www.alertelectrical.com/Tools-For-Electricians/Fluke-Test-Equipment/Fluke-Electrical-Testers/Fluke--T100-Voltage--Continuity-Tester-FT100.asp

 

[vandalay]

I also use the Di-Log, would defo recommend mine has stayed in great shape considering it always seems to end up at the bottom of my tool kit with everthing on it.

 

[Andy™]

not sure about the dilog, but the fluke T- xxx will warn of voltage with only one probe touching. you need both to get the actual voltage though

 

[kme]

I must admit I like the look of that they also do a proving unit should you wish.http://www.dilog.co.uk/_vct.htm

Do you own one KME ?

The tester, yes.

Proving unit - ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no. Never needed one. The voltage indicator, IMO can be happily tested on the van battery if no mains source is available! I wouln`t recommend supplying that as an answer in an exam, but if it can display the 12V on your battery, then says 0v on the wires -I`m happy.

If you want to "prove" your tester on 230V - Buy a cheapo inverter to stuff in the van. 230V out - it`ll check your tester, AND its cheaper than a proving unit.

Added bonus - you`ve got power available if there`s none on site.

Have you ever TRIED powering your SDS drill from a proving unit?

tip: don`t bother]GuinnessGuinnessGuinnessGuinness

KME

 

[Andy™]

Have you ever TRIED powering your SDS drill from a proving unit?

so its the proving unit thats the problem? maybe i should stop taking all these 'broken' drills back?

 

[kme]

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[androiduk2002]

The tester, yes.Proving unit - ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh no. Never needed one. The voltage indicator, IMO can be happily tested on the van battery if no mains source is available! I wouln`t recommend supplying that as an answer in an exam, but if it can display the 12V on your battery, then says 0v on the wires -I`m happy.

If you want to "prove" your tester on 230V - Buy a cheapo inverter to stuff in the van. 230V out - it`ll check your tester, AND its cheaper than a proving unit.

Added bonus - you`ve got power available if there`s none on site.

Have you ever TRIED powering your SDS drill from a proving unit?

tip: don`t bother]GuinnessGuinnessGuinnessGuinness

KME

I fully take your point buddy, the only thing I will say is if your on the tenth floor do you really want to run down the stairs to test tester then run all the way back up ; ) .

IMHO when its time for me to get a tester I will probably go for the Martindale and the proving unit just because its convenient.

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[kme]

if your on the tenth floor do you really want to run down the stairs to test tester then run all the way back up

If you`ve got power there, you can use that.

If you don`t have power, then you`ve already tested and safely isolated.........

(I`ve never seen an incomer 10 floors up.......)

KME