Hi all, im looking to buy some test kit for doing minor works for fused spurs etc. Just wondering what other engineers are using as they are bloody expensive and most do stuff that only a spark would need.

Get one that does all the required tests as per BS7671 for circuits you have added/modified.

Some testers have additional features such as 'auto rcd' and 'ramp' etc, but if it's for just basic use then a basic 17th edition multifunction or equivalent would suffice.

I use the Megger MFT 1720,   Get my certificates books direct from the NICEIC website, they are good quality ones

I do my certs using the NICEIC online facility, uses drop down boxes to select everything, and it's only £1 a pop, informs building control etc, and sends cert directly to client via email if you want.

Get a book of 50 or 100, can't remember from NICEIC for £15.00'ish

Edited April 21, 201412 yr by PSE

Not like alarm certs then . . .

We can only wish, ..... Cert charges are a farse

We can only wish, ..... Cert charges are a farse

 

These are free to use, you can also make your own like you do for alarms

The sample ones in the regs are not copy right I think you will find.

http://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-regulations/forms/2008-amd1-forms.cfm

Ive found a meter, metrel ML3000 that seems to fit the bill. Just over £400, bargain, might buy 2!

 

Metrel are a bit lucky dip with readings, leads are short lived too. whe are intending to replace our instruments with Meggar multifunction testers at somepoint