I’m doing a charger this week so will try to remember. 👍

Thanks, the reason I ask I have the exact same tester but I’m getting very high trip times when I test the 6mA DC side ONLY of the RCD! Thanks

Not sure what you mean. You pump 500v down the cables and get a reading.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 does it take ages to give a good reading like the kt65dl likes to builds up to >999

@@seanpritchard2650 no it takes maybe 5 seconds.

Hi Marv, all our MFT's come with a 2 year warranty.

@@Kewtechcorp fantastic, it looks great, your video actually made me lean towards this mft. I look forward to testing it out, thank you.

Thank you for the reply Kewtechcorp. I am really enjoying using the tester it feels intuitive. I wasn’t made aware of the end of line calibration cert and the company I purchased from was quite insistent it would need calibrated unfortunately some companies try to get the extra few ££. So far the only thing that would be nice is Bluetooth to allow results to auto populate to certificate soft ware but this is a minor thing and could be more hassle than it’s worth.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 Great to hear you are enjoying the tester, love the feedback.

Exactly the same way as any other tester.

Not with the ones supplied.

Hi Bernard, yes the instrument does come with a remote test button probe

Good question Ben I don’t use it but think you can scroll down results page with it.

What’s it for?

🤣🤣

Hi Guvnor. I believe you can link it to an IPad via blue tooth. I haven’t yet but intend to. I suspect you connect through your EICR software such as I-certify or Napit mobile, if I get a chance this week I’ll have a look just snowed under at the moment.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 much appreciated I’m a new starter in the eicr game been a sparky 20 years never done testing before left it to a mate of mine, got May practical exam next week 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Does the tester have a Bluetooth function do you know?

@@guvnor0011 you’ll be fine. I’ve been an electrical engineer 22 years but domestic testing was new to me. As long as you understand the principles the best advice I can give is have a plan and stick to it. Wright a step by step guid if you have to.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 would they allow the plan in the exam room while doing the practical exam

That dot matrix screen though makes Megger look like a joke

Always had Metrel but to upgrade now means touch screen menus. Not happening. Just bought one of these.

Tester is very good really happy with it. Zs perhaps a few seconds longe than other testers as it occasionally detects noise but literally a few seconds.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 I'm stuck between buying this and the mft1741+ 🤦‍♂️

@@usmxn1174 I’m not going to advise between one or the other just to say when was the 1741 last updated?

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 I was thinking the same. Think I'll be going for the kewtech too then

Hi Liam. You just made me question myself which is a good thing so I checked. There is an option to test Type B RCDs on this kit. And Yes I think we may see a shift in the near future to not only Type B but AFDDs etc. From my previous engineering experience the risks arising from lithium iron batteries aren’t to be underestimated I’d say most charge points on the market provide the protection needed there is bound to be cheep knockoffs or uncle Bert botching one in and causing a major issue (remember those “hover boards” from China that set Christmas on fire). This will lead to more safety requirements even though those fitted by qualified, quality sparkies will be safe.

Hi Marcos. It sounds like we are of similar opinion and situations. I’ve been an electrical engineer for 23 years so lots of experience with lots of tech and measuring instruments but am just starting in pure domestic electrics. The same as you I wanted to keep it simple but also have always worked on the Buy cheep but twice motto. My justification for the Kewtech was that the Mega version with EV charging was the same price and you get the 1741 which is good but years old. The Metrel version just seemed a step too far with pure touch screen etc. I’ve been using this just over a month and I’d say it’s the perfect Balance of enough new tech with the robustness of a dial the EV charge tester is so simple to use and not that you’ll need them but the help screens are great if your doing a test your not used to. I need to get set up with bluetooth to the iPad next to speed up testing. I honestly can’t fault it.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 thank you so much for your feedback. that helps me a lot. Looking forward to seen your future videos.

@@richiegtridentelectrics9635 hi Richie, you've mentioned Bluetooth? Does this mean we can do the tests and it transfers the data over to an app or software? Never seen the spec list list Bluetooth. Thanks

@@apacalips2002 my apologies, this was an assumption on my part as it comes with software but further digging has revealed there is no blue tooth capability.

Yes

Thank you your too kind. I’ve done another video on the functions but don’t cover SPD testing, I have to admit I’ve never done it but you’re right it’s on its way I’ll see what I can find. In the next few months I’ll be changing my own Con unit at home so may fit some AFDDs (price dependant). I’ve been using the Unit for a few weeks now and I’m very happy with it. I guess I can sum it up with it just works I’m sure there are bells and whistles yet to use but so far it’s good.

Hi Mo thanks for the comment I will try to put together a video showing the menus ASAP I haven’t had a chance to use it yet (typical) but will feed back when I do.