I have some knob and tube wiring I learned is active. I'm trying to determine what knob & tube is still "alive", or not. Can this be used for that?
1889423
This is perfect for that. Keep in mind that wires downstream of a switch will not show up as live unless the switch is closed (on).
1889424
As long as you touch the tip of the tester to the wire it will work quite well.
1889425
Yes anything over 90 volts it will pick it up , I'm very satisfied with mine
1827735
I gave up trying, so I haven't checked in a while. I mostly use mine for live playing with Mainstage. But, I'd love to know the answer myself... Let me know!
308702
Well, I can appreciate your request. Mine also broke, and I found that the interior fit of the knob was all plastic. Got to love this Chinese stuff. Anyway, I used some 2-part epoxy to glue it back on and it is working OK. Too bad about the knob, the switch seems to work fine.
1604347
If you are referring to the tuning knob, mine is still good. Sorry thatI could not help!
1694757
I'm fairly certain this one won't do active cables connected to a switch as compared to the Fluke Intellitone Pro 200. Besides that it won't be as sensitivity as the Fluke. I search far and wide the best choice the is Fluke. The last thing you want to get stuck in the field not able to tone a cable or takes you hours on end.
1127474
The knob broke on booth of mine in 2 days. this i the older version of course i didnt know that at the time. Buy the version that has a switch rather than a knob that turns.
407266
I still have the electric coils. I hope someone else can answer your question.
280106
Is the battery dead? I had one of these amps suddenly stop working for me after about a year of use, I think the wiring goes goes out eventually. You may want to try returning it.
1000762
Maybe too much current. measure it and compare it to diode specks check to make sure the diode isn't shorted.
771650
The seller's answer should be taken as definitive. Anecdotally, my installation is not on a dedicated circuit, but the other members of the circuit are either outlets or efficient lighting. I've had my unit in service for over 6 months with no issues to speak of. Enjoy!
1380354
I remember runnin into the same problem when I had mine. I can't remember exactly where it was located but it's there. Look underneath the amp and the power supply. It's a small switch that is not obviously seen. I'm sorry that I don't remember exactly where it is. I just remember it being a small sliding switch that is on the amp, not in the amp.
481554
The tube itself, yes. The wiring, not even a little bit. They recommend in the instructions that you wrap all the wiring connections with tape to ensure there's no shorts when exposed to elements
1292031
The way to check it with a meter, is for continuity, not voltage. Put your meter on OHMS and check between the battery neg post and where the cable attached. You will see it reads "Open" when the knob is turned clockwise to loosen it. When tightened the connection is completed and you will have continuity "0". Proven that no electricity will flow with the knob loosened.
1260843
Yes, in some cases you can detect the wiring, but I have not found it to be 100% reliable.
1413750
This is a Voltage detector, It "will" detect voltage regardless of where it is used, However, it haslimitations, the lower voltage limit, and the Upper voltage limit.also, it is battery powered, so you (SHOULD) test it on a known LIVE source to test it,then use it on your item. It should be used often to gain confidence, as it could NOTwork, and you think it's OK to work on something, and it's STILL LIVE, but this detector,Did NOT indicate it is LIVE ! Just be Careful. You are trusting this with your LIFE !!!!
712449
If working it back and forth don't work you might have to take it apart and pull the connectors apart, that hold the end of the tubes in there. If you have a pair of pliers you might be able to turn it at the end where the metal connectors are, make sure the electric is off and you wrap something around the tube, that rubber shelf liner will help grip the tube better then a cloth.
1589222
I have no clue what an "active converter" is. All I can tell you is that I connected the old keyboard