10 great features: Metrel Mi3152 multifunction electricians tester
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- The Metrel Mi3152 raises the bar for electricians multifunction testers. We take a closer look at some of the unique features which make this unit stand out compared to traditional-style circuit testers from brands such as Megger, Fluke and Kewtech.
The Mi3152 includes all of the features you'd expect on an MFT from insulation tester to RCD tests. It's the user interface which really sets the Mi3152 apart. We see it as moving from an old Nokia phone to an iPhone. (younger viewers won't remember the classic Nokia 3152, legendry battery life and its grey LCD screen)
As the electrical world becomes more complicated, the needs of a tester need to evolve to reflect this. The 18th edition of BS7671 means electricians' are more likely to see surge protection, EV chargers an expanded range of RCD types in electrical installations.
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*** check out our video on EV charger testing with the Mi3152
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Excellent looking tester brilliant features and well presented as usual guys 👍👍this will make electricians lives alot easier
Very well edited eFIXX 👍
This tester seems phenomenal. Can't wait to see all the features. I downloaded the Manual it's about 200 pages, it's thorough but would still like to play with it
Great video guys :)
Came across this in my feed.Purchased mine 2years ago, so impressed brought the full kit with a MI3155 and all the accessories, it does more than I need.
Only criticism is canvas bag strap with the 3152 is so small can not even put it over your shoulder !
What about the battery?
Nice 👍 I’m gonna wait for the TH-cam app 😂
Does that Metrel has all needed functions to make all tests at domestic electrial instalation complete certificate?
Hi, did you also have measurement result differences, when you use Metrel mi3152h and measure loop phase zero resistance with standart wires and with plug commander A1314? When i use plug commander, loop resistance is higher for around 0.25ohm.
I notice you never received an answer, accuracy is not what these testers are about, just gimmicks!!!
What a piece of kit! Very impressive!! Do you have a rep around Salisbury?I'm a life long Megger user but my old faithful has given up the ghost. I was about to order a 1741+ but this has got my full attention :)
We will ask Metrel to respond
Been looking at buying this metrel or the megger mft1741+.
Which would you go with by experience? My work tends to be domestic, commercial, ev charging installations, EICR of domestic, commercial units, churches etc.
Have you utilised the autosequence programming prior to testing an installation? Easy to use?
Sending the results over to a test cert on both testers how easy is it, do they autosync over as you test or is it a case of sending after each test etc?
That's the same conundrum I'm in which to get. Megger or Metrel. The decision 🤯
Good questions - more videos in the hopper looking at some of the functions - we have used the auto sequence in our EV tester video.
@@rootsn10 sounds like the start of negotiations with the reps!
Hi Daniel, with the MI3152 the firmware and software can be updated direct from our website, free of charge. Keeping the tester future proof. The memory system is one of the many advantages. If your doing all types of testing you can build your testing structure in the tester or on the software to make it easier to test and save results. Call me on 07554 669027 or email me brendan.beaver@metrel.co.uk and i can tell you more about the advantages. Thanks Brendan
@@rootsn10 Please feel free to give me a call or drop me an email and i can go through the MI3152 and the A1532 and its advantages. Brendan.beaver@metrel.co.uk 07554 669 027
Fantastic tester. Any chance you guys can do a short vid on testing Spd’s with the Var function? Keep up the great content.
It's here: th-cam.com/video/N-ocwOCoPfE/w-d-xo.html
@@SparkcatcherFox cheers Adam. Always a bonus to find out the extras that the tester can do.
Awesome bit of kit. It would take a lot to pull me away from my Megger and this tester may do just that. Does the EV gear come as part of the package? Thanks for the review guys.
The EV adapter is, as ever, an additonal purchase.
Hi Peter, The A1532 EVSE Aadapter is a additional accessory. Please drop me an email brendan.beaver@metrel.co.uk or call 07554 669 027 and i can tell you more about how it all works. regards Brendan
Hi Guys I need to buy an MFT & EV Test kit out of Kewtech KT66 or the Metrel, which would you recommend?
We haven’t used the Kewtech - so our experience is with the various metrel testers - which we would recommended especially if you have a high volume of testing and want to automate the process. - th-cam.com/video/uUlyAMmGl5Y/w-d-xo.html
Hi ,which tester do you recommending from your own experiance ? megger mft or metrel 3152? Thank you?
Great question can you push for a Metrel 3155 then you have all bases covered? 👍
For the amount of money is it worth ?is it doing the same job like megger ? I mind is double price ,! I like all this fancy feature not sure what to do !what shop do you recommend! Thank you for your reply
hi guys, this is a really great feature packed tool. I wouldn't want to be wrong, but I seemed to understand that it is not possible to measure the resistivity of the soil. Is this actually true? Do you need any additional accessories to perform it?
If you know anything about it let us know. Thanks a lot and congratulations for the channel!
You need to buy a set of earth spikes - www.tester.co.uk/metrel-20m-earth-spike-kit Hope this helps 👍🏻
@@efixx Great!!
You mentioned 'you don't have to send it off to be calibrated'... Do you mean the software updates and actual calibration like what you do yearly with recommended monthly checks, or just updates?
The Software can be updated from home. Meter would still need to be calibrated in the usual way.
Is their an equivalent American brand that i can get from Amazon?
can u do video magger vs metrel pls 😄 live isolation test and grownd test
Loving the update feature just like tesla has in their cars. (just and opinion)
Just what a teenager like me needs, I am gonna buy it.
all its needs now is a camera
Ha - and a phone function!
or a "make a cup of tea" function....its coming ;)
Can you send me a link to buy this tester from please?
Check link in the description
Where is the 'variable RCD' function like on the Megger MFT series?
Hi Andrew if your talking about the different RCD types you can select them to match the installed RCD before testing. Thanks for commenting
@@efixx Hello. I am not referring to the different class of RCD (AC/A/B/B+/F) I am talking about the requirement to test a 30mA A class RCD at a higher range than 150mA at x5. For example, Hager require their 30mA RCDs to be tested at 250mA, so with a Megger MFT 1731 for example, you can set it to 50mA and then test at x5 (250mA). This proves the additional protection against electric shock (
@@asp217 I’m interested to know if you find an answer to this question. Have you tried the Facebook group Metrel Tester tips and help?
@@leomchugh3159 I have informed Brendan and Goradz at Metrel UK. They were not aware and are planning to release a firmware update due mid-Feb. I should have gone for the Megger 1741+ 🤔
@@asp217 After such a financial outlay it’s unfortunate your experience has been disappointing. Is this the only issue you’ve had with it?
Does anyone here realize this tester was available in Europe about 4 years ago...did UK launch it late or something? I only found out when I saw a European video uploaded 4 years ago on TH-cam about this tester 😳
It’s been a well kept secret!
I saw that in a show last year and Metrel UK said it's new🤷♂️
@@efixx this is the earliest English speaking video of it I can find and it's 3 years old th-cam.com/video/UhH1HFh_r-c/w-d-xo.html
@@efixx this is the European video of it from 4 years ago
th-cam.com/video/MZNyTjURGXc/w-d-xo.html
Maybe the Europeans are more advanced 🤔
Had one 2 years, great meter. Battery performance and capacity is really bad. I did a lithium battery pack mod it was that bad.
How bad is the battery?
And how did you do the mod?
sorry to say a failing tester .. and hopeless support in the UK . Been using one for a while, but out dated, firmware updates causing choas and now RCD tests all over the place, giving crazy results. Going back to Megger who run good support here in the UK . A shame because this one served its purpose for car chargers - first one to do it
This is too complex for my liking, I just like to twist a few dials and get measuring. Too many hotkeys and abbreviations for me.
Everyone is different. I like megger. I find them user friendly. But. I’ve had this for over a year and I don’t suspect I’ll consider going back now. This is so quick to use it seems crazy for me to change now. - but everybody is different.
Metrel is considered the tester of choice by serious professional electricians.
They carry out more functions than your twist and go Fluke or Megger.
when regs change, metrel will simply put new features into an update an you update it (like a new improved tester) ... its future proof.
If you want to improve or update your Megger you will have to buy a new MFT 🤬
I'm not anti megger btw...
I got a mint condition megger 1741 from ebay for £650 in a bidding war as my first tester 😂, but direct from a retailer its £1k + which is waaaay over priced considering it does not have dedicated ev set up.... or 6ma testing... for that luxury you have to pay £1.1k... megger 1741+.
I'm saw the 1741 spec and says it does the EV charging, also there are talks of them bringing out an EV tester, but I'd still choose Metrel
@@MrSJT that's the 1741 plus model, the standard 1741 does not have an EV option
@@mannysandhu7096 ah yeah I forgot to add the '+' sign!
@@mannysandhu7096 also just found out, when it updates with the new readings, there is also an option to put the 80% value on it🤗
I have the Metrel, I do like the quality build of Megger, but I prefer the features of Metrel, if only the two of them combined strengths 😎, I believe Metrel is currently the only tester (or one of few) that tests type F and B+ RCD's, a distributor told me that Megger has no plans to bring out a tester that test type F.....yet😏
Really bad tester when comes to battery life only have a 2 hours battery life when you use continuously.
I have have been using Metrel for some time now love it a lot. I am currently using the mi3152 my only gripe is the silver test button mine has gone faulty you have to press it really hard some times it feels like you going to push your finger to far.
It is a very costly repair I was quoted £250 pounds by Metrel to change the whole screen I don’t understand
Why, the problem is only minor which I was told by Metrel reps at the elex show still waiting for them to contact me. Guys at efixx are brilliant they explain this meter to the max love watching your vids.