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Title: robin kts 1620
Post by supra59 on Oct 6^th, 2004, 7:23pm

Hi lads I have pretty much made up my mind on purchasing the robin 1620 does anybody have any experience with these meters are they as good as they are made out to be or should I be looking at something different

cheers in advance supra

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by Lectrician on Oct 6^th, 2004, 9:01pm

crap

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 6^th, 2004, 9:09pm

Hey Supra

I wouldnt suggest having a Robin all-in one, safer bet to go with Robin single intruments, or go with somthing popular like the megger, or new Fluke Series.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by JerryD on Oct 6^th, 2004, 11:08pm

I thought Robin and Fluke were the same company nowadays??

Anyway, I don't know much about the 1620 but I've heard that the 1652 and 1653 are very good.

I know that you're 'safer' having multiple tools in case any of them fail but it seems very convenient to have it all in one tool.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 7^th, 2004, 12:37am

Well Robin and Fluke are one now yes, but they now have brand new testers out with large digital displays and better features it would seem.

You should take a look at there websites before you make any decisions on one.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by Lectrician on Oct 7^th, 2004, 9:25am

The 1620 is no longer made.

It didn't comply for some reason (test currents, test time limit etc).

1652 is a great bit of kit, but the loop reading takes a while to do - but it NEVER has yet tripped an RCD on me.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 7^th, 2004, 12:29pm

The 1652 is the new one which is shaped like binoculars?

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by Lectrician on Oct 7^th, 2004, 1:10pm

Yea, odd shape, but great bit of kit. Its actually comfortable to wear, and the screen always faces up.

Loads of extra features, like one man rcd test, rcd ramp test etc.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by supersparky on Oct 7^th, 2004, 4:43pm

mate of mine has that

personly im on martindale single units
longest running make
just round the corner from me
and simple no hastle crap with em!

ss

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by Lectrician on Oct 7^th, 2004, 5:11pm

We have got mainly robin singles around the company, but i decided i deserved something swish :P

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 7^th, 2004, 11:29pm

swish yea, theres the 1653 aswel, dunno if its much different.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by Lectrician on Oct 8^th, 2004, 7:55am

more expensive, has phase rotation and is downloadable.

For the extra cost, it didn't seem worth it.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 8^th, 2004, 4:58pm

I see leccy, thanks for that info, never had time to look at them, they look smart units tho, much like the Megger.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by dingbat on Oct 8^th, 2004, 5:09pm

Woo-hoo! Just got a phone call to say my 1652 will be delvered on Monday - yay! (Pity I'm going to be in another town at the time but, hey... roll on Tuesday!)

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 8^th, 2004, 5:19pm

Nice one dingbat! :)

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by supra59 on Oct 12^th, 2004, 9:59pm

thanks for all the advice it looks like i was almost talked into the wrong meter i havw still not purchased one yet but i will have a look into the flukes tn robonsons have a special on the robins meters and i was told its the best
im glad i asked thte question now

thanks again and i will let you all no
what meter i end up with.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 12^th, 2004, 10:22pm

Good one Supra, don't be embarresed to question them on it, after all they are only intrested in the money, and you need test kit your gonna be happy with and use.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by dingbat on Oct 13^th, 2004, 12:20pm

For info, Supra, Fluke also now do a model 1651, which they are calling a Part P tester (cabbages!). It's priced at around �500-plus-you-know-what and should do all you need for 7671 tests.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by JerryD on Oct 13^th, 2004, 5:39pm

The 1651 is the same as the 1652 except it doesn't have the RCD tester or probe. The 1652 I can get for �554 + vat, the 1651 lists at �499 + vat.

I reckon for the extra �55 I'll get the 1652.

However, it's still �500+ I'd rather spend on something else :'(

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by dingbat on Oct 13^th, 2004, 5:53pm

Don't forget to get it calibrated - They don't ship 'em pre-calibrated unless you pay for it at about �60 + dreaded.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by JerryD on Oct 13^th, 2004, 7:44pm

wrote on Oct 13^th, 2004, 5:53pm:

Don't forget to get it calibrated - They don't ship 'em pre-calibrated unless you pay for it at about �60 + dreaded.

Well I didn't know that! What's the point of selling you an uncalibrated test tool!!

Another �60 gone.................................. >:(

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by plugwash on Oct 13^th, 2004, 8:11pm

plenty the only real reason for this calibration buisness is arse covering ;)

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by L.Spark on Oct 15^th, 2004, 12:27am

Quote:

plenty the only real reason for this calibration buisness is arse covering

Well obviously

It's unlikely these instruments go out of calibration that much, however who knows for sure, and of course depends what treatment they get or if there analouge meters.

Title: Re: robin kts 1620
Post by supra59 on Oct 16^th, 2004, 10:05pm

i lads i said i will let you no which meter ive gone for and its the fluke 1653 hopfully it comes on friday now i just have to learn how to use it lol. ps anyone got software for the meter if so is it worth a purchase thanks for now
supra59