Anyone looking for a user-friendly, all-in-one solution to 17th edition testing need look no further than the Martindale ET4000 Multifunction Tester, now available for less than half its recommended retail price from Test-Meter.co.uk! This functional tester - priced at just £449 - has numerous features which allow it to test electrical installations to BS7671:2008 (Amendment 3) standard.
Functions include continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, loop and line impedance testing, RCD testing, TRMS voltage measurement, frequency measurement and phase rotation indication. The Martindale ET4000 is therefore suitable for performing tests on electrical installations in domestic, commercial and industrial environments.
Each test can be tailored for the user’s specific needs. For example, test currents of both 200mA and 8.5mA are available for continuity testing which allows verification of both R2 continuity and inductive testing. Multiple insulation test voltages are available whilst RCD testing has comparable variety with automatic and ramp testing on RCDs ranging from 10mA to 1000mA.
Both high and low-current tests are available when performing loop impedance testing and pre-set third amendment loop impedance tables from BS7671:2008 are stored in the tester, thus allowing it to give an immediate PASS/FAIL indication via its LED display.
Despite its impressive testing range, the Martindale ET4000 is very simple to use as the test function is selected via a straightforward rotary dial and the user can then choose a specific test using the simple push buttons. Results are shown on the clear digital display which also displays help screens when needed.
With its wide range of tests and user-friendly operation, the Martindale ET4000 is an excellent multifunction tester and it also comes supplied with a remote start probe, a three-wire test lead set and manufacturer’s calibration certificate as standard. At the new price of £449, this MFT constitutes one of the best-value options around for testing electrical installations.