How does this compare to "conductance testers?"
1303585
I cannot honestly compare the two testers as I have never used a conductance tester, but I have used this type for decades in the Air Force and now that I have retired it is still my "go to" tester for batteries. It is simple and built like a tank. I would buy this product again with full confidence I was getting a good bang for the buck and a tool that shows the true condition of the battery.
1303586
I do not have any experience using a conductance tester, but I am happy with the Load Tester.
2087605
I usually start centered. Doesn't always work though. This tester can be too sensitivity if set too high. If I am not sure I will test a known powered outlet first and set by that.
1685432
Are their better tools out their yes, it always goes back to the user I have been using this wire stripper I with wire gauge from 16 - 24 it does a great job just practice and you will not be disappointed it does a great job yes you can spend crazy dollars , just spend time practiceing,,,,,,,if this is being used for the working around the home from repairing tube/ solid state electronics to home wiring you will not go wrong. Just practice and you will-do great
1473033
The great thing about the always on is the increased safety factor.You do not have the tester turning off while checking wires for live power and then thinking a wire is dead while in reality the tester has timed out and shut off! I would not own one that does not have the always on bump to test battery feature
651527
I own a Fluke 112 True RMS Multimeter that can measure capacitance. I compared measurements on my Fluke and the Honeytek on ten different value/type capacitors. The Fluke gave reading that were consistent with value of the capacitors measured whereas the Honeytek gave erratic readings, some as much as 20% off the stated value. I gave the Honeytek away. If you do not care about accuracy or quality of your test instruments, buy the Honeytek.
373708
I think your money would be better spent on a good Fluke or equivalent multimeter. If you are wiring a car or working with old wiring trying to find shorts, this is a good unit, but it is overkill for basic electrical circuit testing. All the directions are on CD, so it is a pain when you need to reference them. If I had a chance for a do-over, I would go with a higher end Fluke meter.
556992
I tested both Cat 5 and 6. It is essentially a continuity tester, not a bandwidth tester or throughput tester. It just lets you know that you have good continuity from end to end without any shorts to ground or between conductors. For continuity, it works great. Just be aware that it doesn't seem like it would take much abuse (lightweight plastic), so if you are rough on tools, you will have to be careful, but it worked fine for me.
941153
Honestly I'm not sure, it doesn't say anywhere, but I think the pre-employment screening would be better quality tester hence I don't think I will recommend. You might wanna spend a little more cash for something solid. These tester will probably just tell you if you're in the field of toxicity. Once it didn't even work on me... But I need I was 100% positive.
1635904
I have only had the chance to use this tester 2 times now. It seems to work quite well if you can find what the codes mean. As far as I know this should work on many different types of main boards. One of the neat features of this is that also serves as a voltage meter. I could see this product going much further if the developer would continue their work.This website can be very helpful. Pick the bios type from the side. http://www.bioscentral.com/
232359
To be honest, I only use this device to track and test 4 pair cables on an active network. I don't find the trace to be very accurate, but my analog tester can't test in a live network. I would recommend the Fluke Pro 3000. Much cheaper and more accurate trace. You can clip on to the ends or use a plug adapter to connect.
416143
It is very easy to use, you conect to the battery and you have to confirm what parameter are you using to measure, I normally use SAE, you introduce the CCA using the arrows and press test, if the battery has a bad cell, it is instantly indicated on the screen, the tester will display pass if tuve battery is ok, otherwise fail is displayed. If the battery is discharged at the moment you conect it, it will display ch.
114335
I need to tell you first that I am not an expert at this. According to the small manual that came with the Sperry Instruments ET64220 Lan Tracker Wire Tracer, you can use it for "TRACING WIRING", see the bottom of the front page. There is a statement that reads "WARNING Electric Shock Hazard. Trace only unenergized wiring" before the instructions describe how to perform "TRACING WIRING." I haven't used the tool for this yet. It appears to me to be similar to a continuity test that can done with a test meter but with the "Lan Tracker Wire Tracer" you don't have to have both ends of the wire in front of you.
2168132
I have both. To my mind, they are equal. Same mode of operation, same features, very similar construction. Just avoid the Commercial Electric brand testers from Home Depot. I had one that I had to return because it was intermittent...I couldn't trust it.
1448641
I'd be careful. I know nothing about "testing," but I ordered it and took it for awhile. I stopped because it seemed to be making me jittery. Caveat emptor.
2251910
NO. You should know you need an oscilloscope, this is a current measuring device and if you don't know the difference, you had best stay out of the circuit panel !
1961749
i don't know, but maybe a consumer test kit could be found online? maybe i should check it out!
2271080
No. It turns out it is more of an industrial style meter. Handles big stuff. I got it for my son in aviation maint school. Had to get a second "tester" style meter for him to test electronic components with.