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 <aug...@luminalt.com> wrote: > 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-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: > re-wrenches-boun...@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 <aug...@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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > > > > -- > Chris Mason > > President, Comet Systems Ltd > > www.cometenergysystems.com > > Cell: 264.235.5670 > > Skype: netconcepts > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- Chris Mason President, Comet Systems Ltd www.cometenergysystems.com Cell: 264.235.5670 Skype: netconcepts
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