Fluke T5-1000 Open Jaw Electrical Tester with Continuity and Current Tester, 1000V
When things are tight, reach for the Fluke T5
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Fixed jaws go where others can’tThe T5 can check current up to 100 A without breaking the circuit, simply by sliding its fixed jaws around the conductor. All the electrician needs to do is pull the cable away from the wall far enough to get it between the jaws. | Nothing needs to open or closeThe T5 works no matter how much moisture, mud or dirt it encounters on the cable. Moveable-jaw meters can prove troublesome when their jaw ends corrode, often rendering them difficult to use or entirely inoperative. This will never been a problem with the Fluke T5. | No extra hands neededThe T5 is one very compact instrument. Easily cradled in one hand, the T5 has a test lead slot in its back, making the meter an “extended handle” for the probe and leaving the user’s other hand free to place the other lead. It also features a large, easy-to-read digital display and a hold feature for checking the value away from the “reading” position. |
Applications
General applications
• Check if a circuit is live before beginning work • Check individual voltages (either ac or dc) • Determine component resistances up to 1000 ohms. • Check circuit continuity
Residential applications
• Measure loads on a branch circuit at a service panel • Measure the load side voltage of a circuit breaker or fuse • Map outlets to breakers
Industrial applications
• Check circuit loading at panelboards (including feeder cables, branch circuits, and neutrals) and the integrity of a grounding circuit • Check for leakage currents in branch circuits. When both a neutral and corresponding supply wire are placed in the T5’s jaws the reading should be zero. A reading other than zero indicates that leakage current is returning on another path and, therefore, a leaky load or poor insulation condition exists • Motor measurements including loading value, current balance and for troubleshooting control circuitry
Making electrical measurements with the T5
Voltage measurements
1. Turn the selector to the V. The meter automatically selects the correct internal circuitry depending on the type of voltage being measured. For volts dc and ac, the T5-600 is rated for 600 V CAT III and the T5-1000 is rated for 1,000 V CAT III or 600 V CAT IV.
2. Touch the probe tips to the circuit across the load or power source in parallel to the circuit. Either probe can be fitted into the back of the meter for easy two-handed operation.
3. Record the reading, making note of the units of measurement.
4. If you can’t read the display, press the HOLD button to freeze it, remove the meter from the live circuit, and then check the value.
Resistance measurements
1. Turn off power in the circuit to be tested.
2. Turn the selector to Ω.
3. Touch the probe tips across the designated component or portion of the circuit.
4. Record the reading.
Continuity
Continuity is a quick go/no-go resistance test that distinguishes between an open and closed circuit. The T5 continuity tester beeps when it detects a closed circuit (resistance less than 25 Ω) — no reading is required — and when it encounters an open circuit (resistance greater than 1000 Ω), “OL” appears in the display.
Current measurements
1. Turn the selector to A.
2. Place the jaws of the meter around the conductor. The conductor should be no larger than 0.5 in. diameter.
3. The conductor should pass through the sensor zone (noted by the circle at the base of the jaw opening) and parallel to the axis of the slotted opening. In a situation where checking for a “Live” conductor is more important than the absolute ampere reading, exact placement of the jaws around the conductor is less important.
4. View the reading. Note that the HOLD function can be used on all measurements as necessary.
| Dimensions: | 20.3 x 5.1 x 3.1 cm; 300 Grams |
| Model: | T5-1000 |
| Manufacture: | Fluke |
| Origin: | China |
There’s a reason its 100.
You pay for the quality, the reliability and the comfort of knowing it’ll last you years – it’s fluke, a very respected member of the electrical industry.
I’m a time-served electrician, and this is the best voltage/ampage&continuity tester i’ve ever owned.
Brilliant and worth every penny….infact if anything, it’s under-priced compared to some of the downright dangerous equipment been sold at 40 a pop.
Best test equipment I’ve used. And so easy. Great produc
It’s a fluke. Reliable and durable, there is a reason why they are often touted as great.
It’s because they are.
I have a few bits of fluke equipment some of which are quite old 15+ years, they are still as robust as ever and have outlived many other lesser quality equipment.
Great little tester, always in my tool bag, easy to use and very reliable
Works as expected, and comes with two sets of probes.
Really easy to use, made my life a lot easie
“Hello Amazon. I do not want to exchange this item, I wish to keep it. please charge me for it. Please. And, take the exchange listing off. Your system does not allow me to change my mind. There should be something, to somehow allow this possibility.”
Update. As you can see from the above this was not meant to be a review but a plea for help. I was surprised when this was posted as a review.
I had originally bought two flukes (don’t ask), so, I asked Amazon to take this one back. I changed my mind and decided to keep both the T6-600 and this one the T5-1000. However, Amazon don’t not appear to allow you easily to change your mind and keep the item you originally wanted to send back. They keep telling me to send it back.
It is a great machine. And, this is the one in my bag as it is smaller than the T6-600. Above all, it is simple to use, whereas the T6-600’s extra features take a little more getting used to and, its main selling point, i.e. the ability to measure voltage outside of the copper wire will be rarely used. A back light with the T5-1000 would be useful. But, it still gets 5 stars.
Very good professional tester, looks great and is very easy to use.
I’ve had a few different makes over the years klein ( crap) , kewtech ( crap?) , ethios( crap?) Megger( 2nd best) but these are far the better testers I’ve had . I had a pair for 10 years before they got damaged , so thought I’d try a few cheaper options , big mistake , as I ended up buying them in the end anyhow.
Really good bit of test kit. The only issues is the test leads are a tad to short.
The equipment was used. Its a great tester but disappointed that it was used