Sorry it's already covered. Thats what I get for not reading all the way to the bottom of the posts.
Bob On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 10:11 AM, robert ellison <reelli...@gmail.com>wrote: > http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/pricelist.htm Has a 1507 for > $385.06 > > > > > On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Matt Lafferty <gilliga...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> RE: Suggested replacements for Fluke 1520 and "pricey meters"... Good >> News below! >> >> Another Wrench sent me a note off-list last night, asking how much a >> "muggering" would cost. Here's what I sent him: >> >> When I got that 1520 it was just over $600. I just checked online and find >> that it's a discontinued item... Bummer! >> >> Fluke recommends the 1587 or the 1507 or the 1503. They also mention the >> 1577, but it's an ugly stepsister, or maybe a retarded adopted relative, to >> the 1587. >> >> The 1587 is basically a multimeter that also has a <TEST> button to >> discharge a high voltage shock into the sample under test... It runs about >> $620 from standard distributors. >> http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fluke+1587+1577.htm?catalog_name=FlukeUnitedStates >> You can get it for $522 here: >> http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/megohmmeters/1577_87.htm NOTE: >> It does not test at 10A in DMM mode which means it wouldn't be able to test >> short-circuit current in strings. Don't bother with the 1577! >> >> The 1507 & 1503 are more robust equipment. You can check them out here: >> http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/features.htm?cs_id=35391(FlukeProducts)&category=HMA(FlukeProducts) >> While they do measure AC & DC Voltages to 600V as well as some lower ohm & >> continuity work, they are really more tailored to being a megger. The 1503 >> will suffice for most of what I expect you will get into, but there are some >> features on the 1507 that might make it worth considering. Mind you, I >> haven't looked at at price on either yet, so that last comment may just be >> noises coming out my ass. >> >> The 1507 has a Compare function which basically sets up a Pass/Fail value >> so you can quickly run through repeated tests. This would be useful for >> doing larger systems where you are testing dozens or hundreds of circuits at >> a time. For my purposes, I want my guys to think a little more than "Buzz = >> OK" and I want them to write an actual tested value down on a piece of paper >> so this is not a big plus to me. >> >> The 1507 also does Polarization Index and Absorption Ratios. These are >> more advanced di-electric tests that you are not likely to need in smaller >> scale PV. Use of these features would come into play when playing with real >> high-voltage gear or transformers. Might also come into play on >> super-sensitive equipment. They might also be used to assess older or aging >> underground or overhead feeders. >> >> The 1507 & 1503 both have an Earth Bond Resistance function which is >> likely to become more of an issue in the future. This feature lets you test >> the resistance between a grounding electrode or a grounding electrode >> conductor and actual earth. Another use for this feature would be to set the >> output to 1kV, connect the alligator jaw to one of Mike Gripando's >> extremities and use the probe lead as a tongue depressor while you push >> <TEST>. This feature used to be in a single-purpose tester that ran >$2K. >> They also both have backlit displays which comes in real handy out in the >> field. >> >> The primary features you want are: 500V & 1kV Test Voltage and 2 Gohms >> (2,000 Megaohms) or above for the top end of the range. Any of the 3 meet >> this spec. >> >> Well, I just checked prices for the 1503 & 1507 and I'm pleasantly >> surprised. The 1503 ranges from about $291-$370. Here's the place I found >> it for *$291 * >> http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/megohmmeters/1503.htm That's >> marked down from the regular price of $342. >> >> The 1507 ranges from about $385 to $500. Here's where I found it for *$385... >> *http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/fluke/megohmmeters/1507.htm That's a >> special price, for you only, down from $454. >> >> All things considered if I were in your shoes, I'd go for the 1503. That >> give you a solid megger that you can dedicate to that purpose for a >> reasonale muggering. If it were me, in Matt's shoes... Oh, what am I >> saying? I've already got mine and I just found out I paid too much for it! >> But I have Battery Check... Neener neener neener! >> >> Be safe out there! >> >> Matt Lafferty >> >> >>> I hope more hands go up on this topic. Thanks for asking, Keith. >>> >>> Peace and Palm Trees everybody, >>> >>> Matt Lafferty >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> >> >> >
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