[RE-wrenches] 1000 V meters?

[August Goers]

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:* re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:
re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *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 <august at luminalt.com> 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




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