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There are many safety standards in place ensuring that a manufacturer’s electrical product leaves the production line safe, efficient and fit for purpose. Each standard applies to various types of electrical equipment, ranging from laboratory equipment to common domestic appliances - additionally providing the manufacturer guidance on which electrical tests to conduct in order to deem their product compliant.

Megger MFT1735 Multifunction Tester

The Megger MFT1735 is very similar to the Megger MFT1730, but with additional earth resistance testing capabilities. It is important to note that the following features included on the MFT1720 and the MFT1730 are not included on this model:

Megger MFT1730 and Megger MFT1730 Onsite Multifunction Testers

Suitable for almost any electrical installation testing, the MFT1730 onsite offers a comprehensive specification. With consumers demanding a tester suitable for all scenarios, this model has become the most popular tester within the range. As the MFT1720 offers a very staple specification, the MFT1730 only offers a few additional, but critical specification tweaks.

Megger MFT1720 Multifunction Tester

The Megger MFT1720 is one of the most popular testers within the range. Domestic installers wanting to protect themselves against future three-phase installation work will consider the MFT1720, as will any engineer conducting EICR’s or undertaking volumes of domestic and commercial installation work.

The MFT1710 Multifunction Tester

The Megger MFT1710 is the entry-level tester within the range. Similar to the other models within the series, the MFT1710 offers a 200mA automatic start continuity test that is great for extensive R1+R2 testing and end to end ring final circuit tests.

Introduction

Originally launched at the start of 2011, the Megger MFT1700 series of multifunction tester (MFT) has arguably established itself as the benchmark of multifunctional installation testers within the UK.

The range now includes four models with the recent addition of the MFT1735 that not only boasts an extensive earth resistance test specification, but also upholds Megger’s user-friendly design ethos.

PAT Training Services Ltd Awarded Quality Management Certification

PAT Training Services Ltd is proud to announce that we are now certified ISO 9001:2008 compliant. The most widely used and internationally recognised standard, ISO 9001:2008 compliancy demonstrates PAT Training Services Ltd has policies, processes and procedures in place to meet and exceed our customer requirements.

What is insulation?

Electrical conductors within cables, switchgear and machines are usually manufactured from copper or aluminium. Whilst both copper and aluminium boast fantastic conductive properties which make them ideal conductors, the insulating material surrounding them must the opposite in order to resist the current flow, keeping the flow of electrons on the correct path. These materials are known as insulators.

The Megger MFT1735 Multifunction Tester is the latest addition to the popular MFT1700 series of Megger multifunctional installation testers. The MFT1735 builds upon the impressive specification of the MFT1730, now offering extensive earth testing features such as ART (Attached Rod Technique) and stakeless earth testing.

The world of electrical installation can often be a confusing one with conflicting opinions and regulations in place. Although hard work spent training to be an electrician is rewarded by receiving numerous City & Guilds certificates, every day after qualification is still a learning curve. Have a look at these top five electricians tips from test-meter.co.uk which will save you time revisiting a client at a later date to find faults or encounter problems installing additional accessories.