Earth ground testing โ for many contractors, itโs a necessary evil to be endured. However, to the professionals who provide the testing services, the physics of soil resistivity makes all the difference in the quality of the ground of a building, mine, or power line. The ground itself can be installed perfectly, but if the ground rod is placed in earth with too much impedance, the risk of property damage or personal injury increases. Theย Fluke Earth Ground Tester takes care of all this for you.
Fluke 1625-2 Features
The Fluke 1623-2 and 1625-2 Earth Ground Testers can perform all four types of ground testing: Three and Four Pole Fall of Potential (using stakes), Four Pole Soil Resistivity (using stakes), Selective testing (using 1 clamp and stakes), and Stakeless testing (using 2 clamps). Purchasing either unit as a kit will include all the accessories needed to perform all four test methods. The housing design has earned the units an IP56 rating for use in outdoor environments. Up to 1500 measurements can be stored in memory and transferred via USB cord. ย Fluke backs their Earth Ground Testers with a 2-year warranty.
In addition to the above features, the Fluke Geo Earth Ground Tester 1625-2 also includes Automatic Frequency Control that identifies sources of interference and adjusts to a frequency that minimizes that interference. Users can also adjust the limits to allow for more rapid measurements. R* measurement capability calculates earth ground impedance at 55 hertz to more accurately measure resistance.
Fluke Geo Earth Ground Tester Specifications
- Memory Storage: Up to 1500 measurements
- Power Source: Six 1.5 V batteries, included (AA or LR6 for the 1623-2, AA, LR6, or IEC for the 1625-2)
- Average Measurement Time: 6 seconds (1623-2), 8 seconds (1625-2)
- Durability Rating: IP56 (IP40 for the battery door)
- Measurement Methods: 3- or 4-Pole Fall of Potential, 4-Pole Soil Resistivity, Selective Testing, Stakeless Testing
- Kit includes: Earth Ground Tester, USB cord, 6 AA batteries, test leads, 4 earth ground stakes, 3 cable reels with wire, 2 clamps, carrying case, and manual.
- Warranty: 2 years
Field Service Techs and Industrial Techs will find the 1623 meets their needs, while the advanced features of the 1625 are also suitable for some Industrial Techs, as well as Utility and Telecom Techs. ย For more information (including tech specs that require a Physics degree to comprehend), visit the Flukeย website.
