Differences between Megger PAT4 DV and PAT4 DV/3

[hoarenet]

Does anyone know the differences between the older PAT4 DV and the newer PAT4 DV/3.

I read in a 2003 article somewhere that there were changes to the tests done in the newer model to conform with newer regs. Is this true?

I am considering buying the older model but am wondering if I am wasting my money. Would it seriously affect the way PAT tests are done.

 

[Softus]

I read in a 2003 article somewhere that there were changes to the tests done in the newer model to conform with newer regs. Is this true?

I can't imagine why you'd lie about it, so I would say yes.

 

[Spark123]

From what I understand the Megger PAT4DV/3 has some different pass bands which are in line with the IEE "Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment" to that of the PAT4DV.
I think you can pick up a new MK3 one for less than £700 new.

 

[hoarenet]

I read in a 2003 article somewhere that there were changes to the tests done in the newer model to conform with newer regs. Is this true?

I can't imagine why you'd lie about it, so I would say yes.

Grammar was never my strong point.

 

[tim west]

I read in a 2003 article somewhere that there were changes to the tests done in the newer model to conform with newer regs. Is this true?

I can't imagine why you'd lie about it, so I would say yes.

Depends if the article was factually correct or not.

 

[Softus]

I read in a 2003 article somewhere that there were changes to the tests done in the newer model to conform with newer regs. Is this true?

I can't imagine why you'd lie about it, so I would say yes.

Depends if the article was factually correct or not.

Firstly it depends on the definition of the word "this".

 

[tim west]

Not quite with you here, are you suggesting the definition of the word this in that context might mean the poster was lying? I thought you said there was no reason to think they were, unless you are now being ironic? Or am I missing something deeper?

 

[Softus]

Not ironic, but pedantic. And definitely not deep.

The word "this" was ambiguous - it could refer to whether or not the poster read the article, but he probably meant it to whether or not the article was factually accurate.