Fluke T5-600

[starspark]

Hi guys my old multimeter has packed up and im currently looking at a new type of meter possibly the Fluke T5-600 can anyone recommend this or any others that they are impressed with?
Thanks for your replies guys
Here is a link http://www.products4testing.co.uk/fluke-t5-600-electrical-tester.html

 

[Sherbertlion]

I have a t5-1000 and wouldn't be without it, excellent piece of kit although not a direct replacement for a multi meter as I'm sure you know. In fact I've just bought a new multi meter as well.

 

[vibrobullit407]

A very good meter, you can't go wrong.

I currently have an old fluke which I prefer due to the probes not being sheathed. Not GS38 approved but I find them easier to use than the newer probes due to the fact that they are easier to insert into terminals. I'll be gutted if/when it gives up the ghost and I have to replace!

 

[RF Lighting]

I've had a T5-1000 for about 10 years now. Brilliant tester. It gets used virtually every day and apart from a couple of sets of batteries it's given me no trouble ever.

A friend of mine had one that went wrong, and it would read about 100v on a 240v supply.

 

[Sherbertlion]

Not GS38 approved but I find them easier to use than the newer probes due to the fact that they are easier to insert into terminals.

Nothing that a pair of side cutters won't sort out...

 

[vibrobullit407]

Not GS38 approved but I find them easier to use than the newer probes due to the fact that they are easier to insert into terminals.

Nothing that a pair of side cutters won't sort out...

 

[ban-all-sheds]

My T5-1000 has got 4mm tips, I've got a Steinel Combi Check which has 2mm tips, some no-identified-maker RS branded 2-pole tester with a LED stack like the Steinel with 15mm tips (and a warning in the blurb that it's not GS38 compliant) and a Martindale VI3700 which has fully retractable shrouded tips which are an utter PITA.


Basically something for everyone, so basically if you can't find what you want

Nothing that a pair of side cutters won't sort out...

plus 2 x 4mm inline plug & socket pairs.

 

[333rocky333]

Fluke have recently brought out new probes for the TS range, basically you twist them and the points expose more, so may be more suitable for electronics use.

 

[vibrobullit407]

My current QS has stated that he is not happy with me using the non GS38 approved leads on my existing meter, so he has told me that I will be acquiring a T5 600 shortly .

So hoping I can come to terms with what is still basically a very good meter.