Kyoritsu 3132A | Analogue insulation and continuity tester | 250V, 500V, 1000V test ranges
The Kyoritsu 3132A is a hand-held analogue insulation and continuity tester with selectable 250V, 500V, and 1000V insulation test ranges, a 3Ω continuity range, and a 500Ω resistance range. The 3132A is built to IEC 61010-1 safety standards with an IP54 dust and drip-proof rating, and covers the insulation resistance and continuity tests required for installation verification under AS/NZS 3017.
The 3132A is the unit most often specified for apprentices sitting their A-grade exam, licensed sparkies running daily IR and continuity checks, and contractors who want a robust analogue meter that doesn't need calibration kept up to date with a software licence. It runs off six AA batteries, weighs around 560g, and ships with test leads, alligator clips, and a carry case.
For sparkies after a reliable workhorse that survives years on the truck, the 3132A is the meter most veterans carry. It pairs naturally with a Kyoritsu 1009 multimeter and a KT200 clamp meter for a full installation testing kit (sold by Kyoritsu as the 6141 combo). The 3132A is supported by Kyoritsu's Australian distribution network and is the meter still issued to apprentices across the country.
Features
- Three insulation test voltages — 250V, 500V, and 1000V DC at 1mA rated test current
- Insulation measuring ranges — 100MΩ at 250V, 200MΩ at 500V, 400MΩ at 1000V
- Continuity test range — 3Ω with 200mA short-circuit test current, meets IEC 61557-4
- Extended resistance range — 500Ω for general resistance checks beyond the continuity scale
- AC voltage range — 0 to 600V AC with live circuit warning lamp and buzzer
- Automatic discharge of stored circuit capacitance after every insulation test
- Zero-adjust on the continuity range — nulls trailing lead resistance before testing
- Lock-down test button for hands-free continuous measurement
- Analogue scale — clear reading with no waiting for a digital display to settle
- IP54 dust and drip-proof construction, built to IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61557
- Powered by 6 × AA batteries (supplied), shock-resistant casing, approximately 560g
- Supplied with test leads (model 7122B), alligator clips, spare fuses, and carry case
Where to use the 3132A
- New installation verification — insulation resistance and continuity tests required under AS/NZS 3017
- Periodic testing of existing installations to detect insulation degradation before it becomes a fault
- Apprentice toolkits — the analogue meter used in A-grade licensing exams across Australia
- Fault finding on intermittent insulation issues, where an analogue needle picks up movement a digital display can miss
- Switchboard, sub-board, and final sub-circuit testing during commissioning
- Appliance and motor insulation testing — confirms winding insulation is intact before energising
- Site work in dusty or damp conditions, where the IP54 rating earns its keep
For loop impedance, RCD trip-time, and earth fault loop testing, the 3132A is not the right tool — use a multi-function installation tester such as the Kyoritsu 6516 or a Fluke 1664 instead. The 3132A covers insulation resistance and continuity only.
Verified Sparky Direct customer reviews: Kyoritsu 3132A Insulation & Continuity Tester (3132A)
"I bought one for my Apprentice - they are a reliable work horse" — Steve
"Used this brand for 7 years now and never had a problem" — Andrew
"Good quality megger, also the best price compared to other sites" — Joe