I have both the 87v and T6-1000. The T6-1000 is always my go to for most troubleshooting issues in the industrial world.

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

I agree!

I've used the T6-1000 working with 480v 3 phase motors. I like that the OHM range is high enough that when reading a motor you can see if the winding insulation is starting to break down. I also like the red danger light because if you forget and test your wires on OHM's or AMP's and read 0 it still alerts you that possibly dangerous voltage is present. Would definitely recommend for a tech working on anything from 3 phase 480- 24v DC. The other thing to note is that it holds one of your leads with the end of the meter so if you are measuring you're not trying to hold 3 things at once or trying to set a meter in a live MCC bucket while you test.

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

I have used it almost exclusively since making this video!

I am new to this channel and is really good because of the plc programming explained clearly specially for new people to plc staff like me 👍

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

Thanks and welcome

T6-1000 greatest meter/tester ever made. I want an 87v REALLY bad though

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

The T6-1000 is my go to meter now.

That AC/DC combo is pretty cool!

@TimWilborne

2 ай бұрын

I think so too!

T6-1000 has been my go to meter aka “the workhorse” for a few years now. I love it my only complaint is I wish the leads were maybe 7”-10” longer. I live this thing regardless.

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

They do make lead extenders. I'm going to get several accessories and will do a follow up video.

T6 1000 recommended for apprentices in Australia, many sites require the CAT IV 600v too.

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

It is a really nice meter.

personally use a 1587fc for most of my jobs cause it does most of what i want in my overall pocket

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

That is a great meter.

For basic first line testing it is a decent enough meter; I did find the Field Sense a bit of a gimmick though so I tend not to use it.

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

I think we'll see field sense more as the years progress. If we get a reliable option to measure voltage without an exposed conductor, it will become a regular practice from a safety standpoint.

Pretty sure I read in the manual field sense doesn’t work on the outputs of vfds fyi

@TimWilborne

11 күн бұрын

I'll test it out Monday, didn't think about that.

If the meter just shows the correct value automatically then learning fundamentals are missed, IMHO

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

I semi agree. But if you think your voltage is DC, and it is in fact AC, a typical meter will show zero, leading you to believe there is no voltage present. Plus measuring voltage without an exposed conductor is another win for safety.

@michaelberry950

4 ай бұрын

You could see the meter "bouncing" on 60 Hz. Teach that clue. And to think about zero readings where you expect non-zero and what might cause that. Problem solving, not "better have this meter" IMHO@@TimWilborne

@TimWilborne

4 ай бұрын

We have lots of different meters for teaching here, but what I'm saying in this video is that this is the one I would carry when troubleshooting, not teaching.