Hi Chris,
It looks like the Extech EX730 is only rated up to 600 V but the Seaward PV150 is good up to 1000 V. Thanks for forwarding, I'll definitely check both of these out. I've had some bad luck with brands other than Fluke - meters going haywire or inaccurate readings right when I really needed them. So, I'm inclined to shell out the extra cash for a Fluke but I'm sure some other brands are fine as well. Best, August *From:* [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Chris Mason *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2013 6:05 PM *To:* RE-wrenches *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] 1000 V meters? We're doing all 1000V work these days. I use a Extech EX730 True RMS 800-Ampere AC/DC Clamp Meter<http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BF53YM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1> which is very inexpensive and works great. We also use a Seaward Solar PV150 solar test kit for testing strings. On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 4:03 PM, August Goers <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Wrenches, It's new tool time! We're starting engineering for our first 1000 V small and medium commercial systems. There are all kinds of details to consider when making the jump to 1000 VDC but I'm wondering if any of you have good ideas for a 1000 V multimeter. I'm looking at the Fluke 376 which also measures AC and DC current but it is a bit expensive. The Fluke T5 is much cheaper, measures 1000 VDC, but doesn't measure DC current. Anyone have a meter that they like that can handle 1000 V? Best, August *August Goers* Luminalt Energy Corporation o: 415.641.4000 m: 415.559.1525 _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Change email address & 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 -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts
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