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The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2018) come into force on 1st January 2019 having been published in July earlier this year. There have been several changes to the regulations that affect various aspects of electrical installations. However, this does not necessarily mean that wholesale change is required in terms of test equipment for electrical contractors so it is important to carefully consider before making any purchases.

You work as a designer for a manufacturer of multifunction electrical test meters. For the last few years you've made meters which provide a standalone solution to most of the testing requirements of the 17th Edition of BS7671. Your meters are robust, reliable and easy to use. But you need to sell more meters. So what do you do to differentiate your new products from the rest of the fold?

Last year saw a huge expansion of the Test-Meter range across our electrical, thermal, high voltage, gas and environmental categories with numerous new products from some of the most prominent manufacturers in test and measurement. After careful deliberation, we have picked our top five new releases from 2017:

Until the end of October 2017, there are great discounts on three different models of Metrel multifunction tester on Test-Meter. We have collaborated with Metrel in order to give a discount of between 38% and 44% off the recommended retail price of Metrel MI3100S, MI3102BT and MI3152 Eurotest MFTs.

April 2016 saw the arrival of a new batch of Megger multifunction testers. The untrained eye won’t spot any aesthetical or ergonomic differences between the existing MFT1700 series and the 2016 units, however the newer models offer additional, valuable testing features at very competitive prices.<!

The Megger MFT1720 is one of the most popular testers within the Megger MFT17XX range. Domestic installers who might undertake 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. In short, The Megger MFT1720 is a great all round multifunction tester suitable for domestic, commercial and some industrial electrical installations.<!

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.

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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.