Affordable Testers for Newbies in Testing and Tagging

Choosing the right PAT tester can be tricky task, especially when you’re just starting out in the test and tag Industry. With so many PAT tester options available in the market, deciding on the one that is both easy to use and affordable can become tiresome. The decision you need to make ultimately comes down to:

1. Your work requirements

2. How much you’re willing to invest

Being experts in the test and tag industry, we know that when someone is starting out they need a tester that is affordable and gets the job done. We’ve done the legwork for you and have put together a list of the most affordable PAT testers along with their features to help make your decision simpler.

 Affordable Testers

Testers Price Tests Performed Features
Seaward Primetest 125-el $899

Performs Class I, Class II, Extension leads, and Leakage Current Testing. This is the only tester on this list that does not perform RCD Testing.
  • Single push button operation
  • AA Battery powered
  • No portable RCD
Wavecom TNT RCD $878 Perfoms Class I, Class II, Extension Leads, leakage testing of class one and two, and RCD Testing. 
  • Build-in Lithium Ion battery that lasts for 3000 tests
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Perfect for anyone who does a lot of testing
Kyoritu 6205 $1040 Perfoms Class I, Class II, Extension Leads, leakage testing of class one and two, and RCD testing.
  • AA Battery operated
  • Internal Memory
  • Printer and Software compatible
  • Portable RCD
Seaward PAC3760 DL $1399 Perfoms Class I, Class II, Extension Leads and leakage testing of class one and two. Test portable and fixed RCD's at 10mA and 30mA
  • Stores 1000 test results
  • 3 Phase Testing Capabilities
  • AA Battery Operated
Metrel DeltaPAT 3309 BT $1599 Capable of conducting any test. Similar to the rest, this tester perfoms Class I, Class II, Extension Leads, leakage testing of class one and two, and RCD testing. 
  • Rechargeable Battery
  • Portable RCD Testing
  • Internal Memory
  • Can be upgraded with a printer/software/data recording

All the above-mentioned testers perform all the basic tests required by the AS/NZS 3760 Standard. They are also all battery-operated. Some of these testers perform other specific tests like leakage testing and 3 phase testing. Depending upon your nature of work and the amount of testing you’re looking to do, you can choose units that come with internal memory or printer and software compatibility.

Let's take a closer look at what each of these testers has to offer.

Seaward Primetest 125-el

This is one of the basic testers that fall under the $1000 range. At this price bracket, this unit by Seaward offers leakage testing and is a basic battery-powered appliance tester that can also test Class I, Class II and extension leads. So, if you’re looking for a tester that can do all that in a few simple steps then Primetest 125-el is a great choice.

Seaward 123 EL

Wavecom TNT RCD

This unit has a lot to offer, making it one of the most popular options among the test and taggers. The TNT RCD can test all appliances including fixed and portable RCDs. It comes with an in-built isolation transformer and lithium i0n rechargeable battery that can conduct 3000 tests on a single charge. This unit is super simple to use and displays results as PASS/FAIL that require no interpretation. All in all, this is a great entry-level tester.

Metrel DeltaPAT 3309 BT

The most expensive tester on this list is the Metrel DeltaPAT which also happens to be one of our best-selling testers and the most popular tester in the industry. The reason is very straightforward, this tester can perform any tests that you require simply and conveniently. It’s quick, is both battery and mains operated, can do RCD testing, and comes with internal memory that can store 1500 results. It’s very easy to carry around and comes with Bluetooth connectivity that allows printer compatibility and data recording via an Android app that is sold separately.

Kyoritsu 6205

Similar to primetest 125 and TNT RCD this Kyoritsu 6205 tester too is battery operated. It comes with internal memory that can store up to 999 tests, a built-in isolation transformer, can do RCD testing, appliances, and extension lead. It is handheld, easy to use, and can be switched between 250v and 500v testing for surge-protected equipment.

Seaward PAC3760 DL

A little bit more expensive than the other testers, Seaward PAC3760 is considered to be one of the best units in its price range. If you’re looking for a tester that is fast, efficient and lets you store and download data on your computer plus comes with an optional printer that you might require at a later stage (sold separately), then this is the tester for you. PAC3760 DL is capable of testing portable and fixed RCDs and has 3 phase adapter (sold separately) testing capabilities as well.