Top 5 Insulation Resistance Testers For Electricians in 2022

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There are plenty of great resistance testers to choose from, such as: Fluke 1507, Fluke 1555, Fluke 1623-2, Fluke 1623-2 KitFluke 1550c/KitFluke T5-1000, Fluke T90Fluke 1550C FCFluke 1555 FC

Our expert team has based on our bestselling evaluated a wide range of Insulation resistance meters with discount prices. Right on top of the list is Fluke 1503 Insulation TesterCheck out our top 10 selling for the year, and be sure to read our buying guide to get all the information you need to make the best choice!

Top 5 Insulation Resistance Testers For Electricians in 2022

#1

Fluke 1503 Insulation Tester

Fluke 1503 Insulation Resistance Tester handles all the basic insulation testing needs

The Fluke 1503 is a great choice for basic residential and commercial electrical insulation testing. This rugged, compact tool fits in the palm of your hand. The 1503 is the same form factor as the Fluke 1507 but with a few less features. You can count on it to handle the most common tests at a most affordable price. Additional features, like the remote probe, reduce the time needed to perform repetitive testing.

Features:

Key Features 

  • Repetitive or hard-to-reach testing is easy with the remote test probe
  • Live circuit detection if voltage > 30 V is detected for added protection
  • Auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
  • AC/DC voltage: 0.1 V to 600 V
  • 200 mA Continuity
  • Resistance: 0.01 R to 20.00 kR
  • Save battery power with auto power off
  • Read measurements easily with large, backlit display
  • CAT IV 600 V overvoltage category rating for added user protection
  • Remote probe, test leads, probes and crocodile clips included with each tester
  • Accepts optional Fluke TPAK magnetic hanging system to free your hands for other work
  • Four AA alkaline batteries (NEDA 15 A or IEC LR6) for at least 1000 insulation tests.

 

#2

Fluke 1587T Insulation multimeter (Telecom)

 

 

 

 

 

Product overview: Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter

Keep yourself safe. Find hidden problems faster. Put the paperwork down.

Fluke Connect + Fluke's 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter helps you identify tough problems, fix, and wirelessly communicate your work quickly and easily - all at a safe distance.

Add diagnostics with Fluke Connect

The Fluke 1587 FC is Fluke Connect-enabled so you can download the free Fluke Connect® Measurements app to your smartphone and gain additional functions, including:

  • Safety first. Keep yourself out of harm’s way by monitoring your test measurements remotely.
  • Prove your job is done right by quickly seeing and sharing measurement results wirelessly with your smartphone.
  • Quickly find problems by saving and comparing measurements over time on a wireless device.
  • PI/DAR timed ratio tests with TrendIt™ graphs to identify moisture and contaminated insulation problems faster
  • Memory storage through Fluke Connect that saves measurements to your phone or the cloud and eliminates the need to write down results. Reduces errors and saves data for historical tracking over time
  • Temperature compensation to establish accurate baselines and relevant historical comparisons
  • Historical tracking and trending of assets to identify insulation degradation over time and allow real-time decisions to be made in the field with Fluke Connect® Assets (sold separately)
  • Provides memory storage through Fluke Connect Measurements to eliminate the need to write down results
  • Includes live circuit detection to prevent insulation test if voltage >30 V is detected
  • Provides automated temperature compensation to establish accurate baselines
  • Supports historical tracking and asset trending of assets to identify degradation over time with Fluke Connect® Assets (sold separately)
  • Incorporates VFD low-pass filter for accurate variable frequency motor drive measurements
  • Includes auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
  • Measures ac/dc voltage, dc millivolts, ac/dc milliamps, resistance, and continuity
  • Includes capacitance, diode test, temperature, min/max, frequency measurements and insulation test smoothing reading
  • Automatically powers off to save battery power
  • Comes with remote probe, test leads, alligator clips, K-type thermocouple, hard case, and three-year warranty.

Key Features

  • Manual- and auto-ranging digital insulation multimeter measures insulation resistance, current, voltage, capacitance, frequency, resistance, and temperature, and performs diode tests for telecommunications testing
  • True RMS meter provides accurate readings when measuring linear or nonlinear loads where the current or voltage has an undistorted or distorted waveform
  • Insulation test voltages of 50 and 100 volts and insulation measurement range of 0.01 to 100 megaohms
  • Low-pass filter blocks unwanted voltages when measuring AC voltage and AC frequency to provide accurate measurements on inverters and variable-frequency motor drives
  • Ingress Protection Certified IP40; European Conformity (CE) marking; UL 61010-1; ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:2004; IEC safety standards 61010-1:1002 and 61010.1-04, IEC61557-1; IEC61557-2; and IEC/EN 61010-1, 2nd edition for Category III installations up to 1000V and Category IV installations up to 600V, and Pollution Degree 2.

 

#3

Fluke 1577 Insulation multimeter

Product overview: Fluke 1577 Insulation Multimeter


Two powerful tools in one

The Fluke 1587 and 1577 Insulation Multimeters combine a digital insulation tester with a full-featured, true RMS digital multimeter in a single, compact, handheld unit, which provides maximum versatility for both troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Whether you work on motors, generators, cables, or switch gear, the Fluke 1587/1577 Insulation Multimeters are ideally suited to help you with your tasks and at a cost that is far less than buying the two products.

 

Key  Features

 

  • Insulation test voltages 500 V, 1000 V
  • Insulation test: 0.1 MΩ to 600 MΩ
  • Auto discharge of capacitive voltage
  • AC/DC Voltage
  • DC millivolts
  • AC/DC milliamps
  • Resistance (0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ)
  • Continuity
  • Three-year warranty
  • Remote probe, test leads, alligator clips
  • Rugged, utility hard case
  • Auto power off to save battery power
  • True RMS
  • Large display with backlight
  • Live circuit detection prevents insulation test if voltage > 30 V is detected for added user protection
  • CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V measurement category
  • Accepts optional Fluke TPAKTM magnetic hanging system to free your hands for other work

 

 #4

Fluke 1550c Insulation Resistance Tester (5kV)

Product overview: Fluke 1550C FC 5 kV Digital Insulation Tester

Fluke 1550C 5 kV Insulation Tester makes data collection from insulation tests easy

The Fluke 1550C performs digit al insulation testing up to 5 kV, and makes data collection easy through the Fluke Connect™ wireless app. Remote operation lets you spend as little time as possible in potentially hazardous zones. Real-time trending shows a live graph on your phone, rather than a hard-to-read set of changing values. And you can create reports quickly, using pre-designed templates that you can customize with company logos. It’s the perfect tool for preventive or predictive maintenance programs designed to identify potential equipment failures before they occur. And it comes with a three-year warranty and CAT IV 600 V safety rating.

Other useful features:

  • Automatic calculation of Dielectric Absorption (DAR) and Polarization Index (PI) with no additional setup
  • Guard system eliminates the effect of surface leakage current on high-resistance measurements
  • Selectable test voltages in 50 V steps from 250 V to 1000 V, and 100 V steps above 1000 V
  • CAT III 1000 V, CAT IV 600 V safety rating
  • Warning function alerts the user that line voltage is present and gives the voltage reading up to 600 V AC or DC for increased user safety
  • Measurements can be stored in up to 99 memory locations, with each location assigned a unique, user defined, label for easy recall
  • Long battery life gives the user over 750 tests between charges
  • Large digital/analog LCD for easy viewing
  • Capacitance and leakage current measurement
  • Ramp function for breakdown testing
  • Resistance measurements up to 2 TΩ
  • Timer settings up to 99 minutes for timed tests
  • 3-year warranty

#5

Fluke 1587 MDT FC 2-IN-1 Insulation multimeter

Product overview: Fluke 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter

Keep yourself safe. Find hidden problems faster. Put the paperwork down.

Fluke Connect + Fluke's 1587 FC Insulation Multimeter helps you identify tough problems, fix, and wirelessly communicate your work quickly and easily - all at a safe distance.

Add diagnostics with Fluke Connect

The Fluke 1587 FC is Fluke Connect-enabled so you can download the free Fluke Connect® Measurements app to your smartphone and gain additional functions, including:

  • Safety first. Keep yourself out of harm’s way by monitoring your test measurements remotely.
  • Prove your job is done right by quickly seeing and sharing measurement results wirelessly with your smartphone.
  • Quickly find problems by saving and comparing measurements over time on a wireless device.
  • PI/DAR timed ratio tests with TrendIt™ graphs to identify moisture and contaminated insulation problems faster
  • Memory storage through Fluke Connect that saves measurements to your phone or the cloud and eliminates the need to write down results. Reduces errors and saves data for historical tracking over time
  • Temperature compensation to establish accurate baselines and relevant historical comparisons
  • Historical tracking and trending of assets to identify insulation degradation over time and allow real-time decisions to be made in the field with Fluke Connect® Assets (sold separately)
  • Provides memory storage through Fluke Connect Measurements to eliminate the need to write down results
  • Includes live circuit detection to prevent insulation test if voltage >30 V is detected
  • Provides automated temperature compensation to establish accurate baselines
  • Supports historical tracking and asset trending of assets to identify degradation over time with Fluke Connect® Assets (sold separately)
  • Incorporates VFD low-pass filter for accurate variable frequency motor drive measurements
  • Includes auto-discharge of capacitive voltage for added user protection
  • Measures ac/dc voltage, dc millivolts, ac/dc milliamps, resistance, and continuity
  • Includes capacitance, diode test, temperature, min/max, frequency measurements and insulation test smoothing reading
  • Automatically powers off to save battery power
  • Comes with remote probe, test leads, alligator clips, K-type thermocouple, hard case, and three-year warranty.

 

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