Metrel's Mi3125 ENTRY LEVEL installation tester keeps getting better - now EV RCD and Bluetooth

[@efixx]

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[@BenCaffrey]

Just pulled the trigger on one of these. The feature set put it head and shoulders above similar priced units. And I’ve been a fan of Metrel for a long time. Thanks for a great video that helped me make the choice.

[@eddprice4571]

Took me a while to get the hang of my metrel 3152 tester, it has so many settings and so much customisation. Highly recommend tester and metrel customer service is very good. Great video Gaz 👍

[@efixx]

Thanks Ed 🦾👍

[@mrhudson0073]

I like the blue colour of the metrel kit and a nice handy size too

[@brianwood5220]

Very nice tester. Metrel always come up with some fantastic kit. Highly recommended. Thanks Gaz.

[@stokiesparky2790]

Looks an awesome bit of kit. I like the help function to jog your memory. Nice pouch too 😆

[@efixx]

Who doesn’t love a nice 👝 pouch.

[@brook316]

I've gotta be honest, for someone currently training, and picking up bits of kit as and when needed, the cost of a multifunction tester is a big pricetag to fork out at this stage. This device on the other hand, while it may be entry level, seems bloody brilliant. £533 for a full kit, I'm not sure there's any other brands that come close to this.

[@efixx]

We like the metrel kit - good build quality and packed with features.

[@LocoSajoca]

@@efixx I have to agree with @brook316 as a student its not been too bad picking up hand tools here and there but the price of an mft even by kewtech is way too pricey - at the moment anyway - but this metrel one looks great and is keeping up with the technology advances we're seeing now. I don't doubt it's quality especially when you consider the metrel tester you have previously showcased and gave away in the first lockdown live feed last May

[@simonkeell4502]

Currently use a DL9118 British company great tester large display top of their range around £550. How do you carry out a Zs on a light as I didn’t see a carry strap, does it have an automatic test function. Personally prefer a dial to change tests rather than have to scroll through them. Happy New Year 🥳

[@Obsiqax]

Practically fresh from an apprenticeship after being plenty familiar with the Megger 1741, found this video having no clue how to even do continuity with this. I think I prefer the older dials of the Megger to LCD screens, but this has been a help to understand this thing for sure.

[@adrianmihaita7459]

I was looking for information on the Metrel MI 3123 (Earth / Clamp) tester and came across your video on KZbin. I really appreciate the way you present these MFTs. Could you create a similar video for the MI 3123? It would be great if you could include a demo on measuring specific earth resistance (soil resistivity) and determining the number of rods needed to achieve the correct earth resistance value. Thank you!

[@davidroche6973]

Got to love metrel leads 😘

[@mrwhite7361]

Replacing them might be an issue though with that proprietary connector

[@dae8864]

I would love that in my arsenal

[@effervescence5664]

It would be nice if you could do your full range of tests and auto populate the NIC etc certs while testing. Always end up filling out things twice regardless of which brands gear. Anyone using something that auto populates as I am fed up with Megger/NIC for this reason alone.

[@dancrawford2690]

I would be interested to know

[@hpterrick]

I quite agree. The download feature on all of them is a gimmick.

[@oliverburroughs1816]

I’ve always thought megger testers were the best one but this one looks much better. I’m an apprentice at the moment so I don’t need a tester but when I do I’ll be looking into these. Thanks Efixx

[@kevcruickshanks]

RS232 lead on a new piece of Test Equipment? How quaint. It's like the last 25 years of USB had never happened.

[@efixx]

The Bluetooth makes this bit redundant.

[@kevcruickshanks]

@@efixx So why have it?

[@cjhification]

Always called it a serial cable when I worked in instrumentation as RS232 was just a standard like RS485 or RS422. Used a lot of SDI-12 and RS485 on little Panasonic toughbooks by river banks and lakes or out at sea, was a good time in life, would still be doing it if it wasn't for restructuring coming along and removing the post.

[@kevcruickshanks]

I still use the serial leads almost daily communicating with UPS systems. Either a null modem (pins 2&3 crossed), or 'straight through' (2&3 not crossed). I also carry two rs232 serial - USB adaptors, one with a prolific chipset, the other FTDI chipset. Some systems can occasionally get arsey establishing comms. If one fails the other invariably works. Slowly but surely manufacturers are moving to USB (either USB B or micro USB), or to a Web browser via a cat 5 patch cable

[@cjhification]

@@kevcruickshanks been ages since I last interacted with kit in that way, thought it would largely have been replaced as it's been over 10 years, but actually thinking about it, utilities, where this type of tech is used, are often very slow to adapt to novel technologies like USB, which I'm sure there are some water companies that still don't use due to (perceived) risks associated with it being so new. Remember hearing about 1 company that ran optical oxygen probes for 5 years before having enough confidence to completely retire the galvanic or rapid pulsed galvanic probes used up till that point.

[@darkdepth1991]

Happy Newyear efixx ! That is a nice piece of kit, this metrel seems easy to use. Ofcourse only for people who have watched all the GSH and Efixx video's ;)

[@davey6024]

I have owned a metrel 3125 for 8 years and on its 3rd calibration it failed for having a faulty IR unit. Took it to another place for a second opinion and they said the same. Quoted 300 quid to fix so wrote it off and went back to meggar. I still keep it on the van for the apprentices to run round and get r1r2 etc.

[@mateuszwieczorekbachus5639]

Hi Gaz. Is nice to hear You going through all the features. Would be very useful if You share your opinion on for who is that tester good and for who is not. Would it work only on single phase, threes phase etc or domestic, comercial, industrial Regards Matt

[@mikewilkinson7802]

Great vid as always Gaz, I’ve been using the Metrel Mi3100se for the last year and it’s a great bit of kit especially for it’s price. My only and I mean only fault I can find with it is the tip commander. It works perfectly but it’s a bit big. I don’t see why they can’t do a probe like the Kewtec KT63 has as that’s a really good feature. Or are Metrel doing something about this already?

[@efixx]

Great comment Mike 🦾

[@grahamwilson6542]

Looks good! What it like on ZE? Compact unit 👏

[@grahamemcgann7666]

Looks a nice bit of kit, what makes it entry level ? What can this not do that other testers can ?

[@efixx]

It’s at the lower end of Metrel price range - but still packed with features

[@harrygroves172]

Like how simple it is to use

[@callumthomson2154]

Not got onto a lot of testing yet but that does seem like a hell of a lot of features compared to the Megger i’ve been learning on!

[@charlotterobinson9452]

In fairness, that's because metrel have functions to measure R1+R2, R2, ring final, etc etc whereas Megger have a resistance setting. Looks like a good tester though.

[@ovidiuroman1979]

I buy a Metrel 3125 mi bt.What is the diferennces between Zline and Zs loop Zz(rcd).Thank you

[@rayalbion9637]

very good tester

[@mikebolt9753]

Nice bit of kit

[@JohnSmith-ms2cl]

Hey mate, great video! Is there a more in depth video on how the results work with the tablet? Say for instance if you do rcd testing and want to log results for client? Thank you

[@fairplaytoyou2041]

can you buy direct or who is supplying them , i have used metrel for 18 years but are finding they are getting less popular with less agents , as opposed to their competitors who seem to have lots of agents with after care service facilities . i have always been brand loyal but without the brand backing i may have to look at other brands to continually serve my customers , thanks

[@sibomb3423]

Would you recommend this or the kewtech kt66ev if you had a choice?

[@repsyltd]

Great video Gaz. Great piece of kit, for testing ev installations, does the A1532 work in conjunction with the MI3125 or am I better to go for the all round MI3155. Cheers. Keep up the good work.👊🏼

[@roycadge]

I'm in need of my own tester to get used to? Ok money is short but I'm sure I'm able to save up for one of them if the price is right, will check the links later for prices

[@thattoolguy9432]

Looks like a nice bit of kit, apart from looking like Dom Jolly carrying it haha.. looks nice and compact compared to my megger 1741.. but it doesn't have a neck strap which i could see being a pain, not sure i like that probe, but not seeing it in the flesh.. hard to tell.. be interested to try one, the interface looks really well laid out .. but due to the pandemic.. no real trade shows or man caves to play with big boys toys ... one thing i do like.. proper colour test leads :)why megger thought it was a good idea to mix old and new colours.. I've no idea.. love to give one a good testing ... bring on the vacine.. great video gaz, happy new year fella

[@johnburns4017]

Boy is it big. Does it come with a set of wheels?

[@efixx]

Gary has small hands 🙌- makes it look bigger than it really is.

[@johnburns4017]

@@efixx 🤣

[@darrenfreeman6205]

Do you need an additional accessory to do the ring final test?

[@brook316]

Might have missed it when he was unpacking, there's a plug lead for the ring final test. Obviously you need the spare croc leads to link the right cables in the consumer unit, you can pick these up or make them seperately.

[@progsam]

Nice video. Can you please do a video for MI2150 ? Thanks.

[@alamiyn2]

How can you use this metrel machine to commission car charger?

[@efixx]

You need one of these - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWXbk56MZq9oi7M

[@daves4687]

Nice vid thanks. Does it do two lead zs testing and also low current zs tests so as to not trip RCD?

[@cw2851]

If you combine the neutral and earth leads then you can

[@_Miner]

Isnt the mi 3125 / 3125BT old generation? no firmware upgrades etc.. I have never had good support or even acknowledgement of firmware for this model from Metrel.

[@jj-hn2ll]

I have an older version of your model .It needs re - calibration and i presume brought up to the 18th as the earth loop impedances have changed in tables. Could anyone tell me what it costs to upgrade my old metrel .? Thanks efixx for your informative videos

[@richardwilliamson3624]

I have the 3155 and upgrades to software/firmware are free via the web. I assume if you return it to Metrel for calibration they would upgrade it for you

[@jj-hn2ll]

@@richardwilliamson3624 Thank you Richard , i appreciate that . Somewhat disappointed efixx were not interested to bother to reply ( not your fault obviously) Not very interested in their subscribers even after a complimenting post.

[@richardwilliamson3624]

@@jj-hn2ll no problem. Metrel uk have been super helpful when I’ve called. Gary’s a top bloke so I’m sure he’ll be along some time. It is still the holidays so he’s probably spending time with family. I’m guessing the video was done before Christmas and then automatically set to upload.

[@efixx]

We are waiting for an answer from Metrel UK - they have been closed over the holidays.

[@chrisjones6699]

At some point soon, I will need one of these. I’ve been pushed in the megger direction but the price is astronomical! However, I’m a firm believer in “you get what you pay for”. What would you recommend for someone just starting out? One of these or sell a kidney for a megger?

[@brianharper8304]

i've used metrel multifonction testers for quite a few years now & they've done everything i've required of them,if you are looking for your first tester they are certainly worth considering

[@YoussefYoussef-tw7qq]

Amazing tester HOW much u buy it??

[@brook316]

£533 if you click on the link in the description.

[@davepusey]

Curiously not available on Amazon UK

[@efixx]

Link in description 👍🦾

[@hpterrick]

I've had one of these for a couple of years and absolutely hate it. It should have been one of the great mft's, however a complete lack of thought renders it quite useless. First of all those awful test leads. Dreadful plug in proprietary leads with primitive tips croc clips and you will need replacements as they are particularly durable (checked out the cost of replacements?). Then there is the killer - the power button. Raised above the fascia as it is, it ensures that unless you keep it in its bulky bag the power button will be operated while in your tool bag leaving you with a flat battery before you start. This mft neede a clam shell front hard cover and a slide power switch from the start. I suspect that like most manufacturers noone in the design team has ever even been on site let alone done any testing. I've used them all now. Fluke is over priced and warranty and servicing is in Holland. Megger are horrible to deal with and diabolically expensive, crap leads and some question over broken pc boards giving rogue readings. Di log, TIC and other clones are nasty to use. Kewtech in my experience trounce the the lot of them and are easy to deal with in chesham. They sponsored a college electrical department I worked at and I use and abuse a kt65 almost everyday. It never lets me down and is the only one I trust (I've a kt63 as well and it's hopeless to use professionally due to its short time out and loss of null). I know I'm fussy, but I think at between 700 and a grand a pop I've a right to be.

[@hectorfaviotenerio2374]

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[@liamjordan5935]

You would never put videos of metrel up if u new what was going on or you weren't getting paid

[@efixx]

We’ve used Metrel testers for the last two years in lots of different scenarios. We’ve always found the team we deal with to be very responsive and helpful. Would you like us to pass this comment on to address your concerns?

[@sibomb3423]

What is going on?

[@liamjordan5935]

Metrel metrel well Gary You don't know the half of it .....brought one off the rep ged and low and be hold it was dodgy Customer service very poor 😢

[@assassinlexx1993]

You got to be kidding. You just want to know if the power on or gone to ground. The cost of that bloody big box. Messing around plugging everything then pushing buttons to finally get the answer. Lovely play box for a office engineer. Will look impressive on his office shelf.

[@gadgetman36]

As nice as it is I wouldn’t buy it because according to the video the Metrel app is “Android only”. I don’t do Android for security reasons.