[RE-wrenches] 1000 V meters?

[Chris Mason]

I bought the EX730 for the DC current measuring capabilities but realized
it would read 1000V DC systems on the job. It works fine. I don't need
precise measurements, just to compare strings to ensure all strings are
about equal.

If I bought it again, I would get the EX840. It's 1000V CAT IV.
I have a number of Extech units, they are fine.


On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM, August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:

> Hi Chris,
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> 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.
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> Best,
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> August
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> *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?
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> 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.
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> We also use a Seaward Solar PV150 solar test kit for testing strings.
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> On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 4:03 PM, August Goers <august at luminalt.com> wrote:
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> Hi Wrenches,
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> It's new tool time!
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> 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?
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> Best,
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> August
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> *August Goers*
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> Luminalt Energy Corporation
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