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TEKNICAN
Jul 22, 2007, 08:35 PM
I need advice in selecting an electrical tester for residential work,and maybe occasional commercial work.
I have considered the Fluke T+ and T+ Pro as wellas the T5-600, Continuity testing with audible beeper is important to me as I am hard of hearing and prefer a very audible signal, I don't know how much I will be using current readings but if I can have this function, I won't mind.
Has anyone, any experience with these Fluke Models?

Thank You in advance

colbtech
Jul 23, 2007, 04:51 AM
I use an older version of this: 33XR-DMM | FLUKE | Multimeters | Test Equipment | Farnell (http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=070037)

It works very well. In general I have always found Fluke products easy to use and reliable.

labman
Jul 23, 2007, 05:57 AM
You will find a voltage detector very useful. If you plan frequent use, you may want to go upscale from the GB. They work through the insulation of wires. There are several brands. I have a GB Instruments GVD-505A, less than $15 at Home Depot. Touch it to a hot wire, and the end glows red. Find the doodad that lights it on one side, and not the other, and you have the culprit. You do not have to open up housings and expose electrical contacts. You are looking at where your hand is, not where the meter is.