WTB (EU): handheld insulation tester/resistance meter with 1kV output - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: electr_peter
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 08:02:06 pm
content: Hello, EEVblog'ers,I am looking for hand-held (or portable) insulation tester (and/or resistance meter) with probes capable of producing output at 1kV or higher. Two terminal DMM style is good enough.I plan to test some 230VAC mains appliances, so 500V just does not cut it, 1kV or more is needed. Also, lower voltage setting would be welcome for more sensitive electronics.New items are very expensive and rare in near by areas. Maybe forum users can offer such equipment.Budget is limited at ~50€ (EUR) or less. I am based in Lithuania (EU).Contact via PM or forum message.

author: TopLoser
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 08:54:55 pm
content: http://uk.farnell.com/tenma/72-9400/tester-insulation-250v-500v-1kv/dp/2064096Cheapest I know of. I sold one in here for £20 or so recently but don't have any more at the moment.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 09:02:12 pm
content: That would be a rebrand of a Uni-Trend. It can be had for much less on ebay as this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNI-T-UT501-1999-LCD-Digital-Insulation-Resistance-Tester-w-1-5V-Battery-/371169753556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566b70f9d4

author: poorchava
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2015, 09:03:38 pm
content: The company where I work produces insulation testers as one of the main product lines. We support test voltages up to 10kV, but lower end devices are also available. I think MIC-10 would work for you, and it CAT IV 600V, CAT III 1000V and IP67 rated, to but the price might be a bit out of your range. I think new units retail for about 300-350 Euro. Check it out atwww.sonel.plSent from my HTC One M8s using Tapatalk

author: electr_peter
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 10, 2015, 09:52:27 am
content: Thanks for suggestions. Regarding UNI-T - I though that better used unit can be had for the price of new UNI-T. I will check it though.Sonel MIC-10 looks like what I need - solid piece of kit, all required functions are included plus some extras. But it would stretch the budget too far. Also, I think this is relatively new unit, so used market is almost empty.I am still looking for offers.

author: electr_peter
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2015, 07:39:28 pm
content: Used unit was found. Thanks for all suggestions.Topic is closed.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2015, 05:59:40 pm
content: If you look forMetrawatt Metrisoand have a little time, they are sometimes very low cost on ebay Germany.They have an older analog version, called the1000A, referring to 1000V and AnalogI bought a used one a few years ago for under 100 EurosAnd this analog version is even much better in quality than the newer digital models.

author: xtech
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2015, 07:22:39 pm
content: For $18 you can buy BM500A insulation tester on aliexpress. In theory it has 1kV test voltage. I think you such a money it is worth to try - maybe it will be sufficient for you.