What does this one do better than a non-contact tester at 1/3 of the price?
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I tried other non contact testers and they tend to give you inaccurate warning. e.g. if you have a neutral carrying current because there is incorrect splicing somewhere else, it will give you a wrong signal unless you separate then far apart to test them individually. This one is pretty accurate.
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When it is turned on, it flashes at 2 second intervals so you know it working. When a hot connection is encountered it has a continual beep and a steady glow. The Fluke tends to be more sensitive and accurate in my opinion. It has earned my trust.
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Thanks for the question, Voodoo. I have no experiences with other brands other than the inexpensive, single function current tester. I chose Fluke over brands that do not have the stability and resources of Fluke along with a support staff that was there to assist me with an issue I had. That issue was resolved post haste and with perfection. When I am purchasing any item that has my potential last breath in its makeup, I opt for that item capable of extending my life better than others. Fluke does that with top scores. Additionally, the cost of this Alert is minimal compared to the value received. I hope my thoughts offer some assistance, John Thanks for the question, Voodoo. I have no experiences with other brands other than the inexpensive, single function current tester. I chose Fluke over brands that do not have the stability and resources of Fluke along with a support staff that was there to assist me with an issue I had. That issue was resolved post haste and with perfection. When I am purchasing any item that has my potential last breath in its makeup, I opt for that item capable of extending my life better than others. Fluke does that with top scores. Additionally, the cost of this Alert is minimal compared to the value... » Read More Thanks for the question, Voodoo. I have no experiences with other brands other than the inexpensive, single function current tester. I chose Fluke over brands that do not have the stability and resources of Fluke along with a support staff that was there to assist me with an issue I had. That issue was resolved post haste and with perfection. When I am purchasing any item that has my potential last breath in its makeup, I opt for that item capable of extending my life better than others. Fluke does that with top scores. Additionally, the cost of this Alert is minimal compared to the value received. I hope my thoughts offer some assistance, John « Show Less
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you will need the proper adapter to fit your application. The tester will then work just fine
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The voltages near a COP ignition coil are generally too low to trigger a tester like this, and this tester is definitely not appropriate for automotive work. You might want to take a look at the Waekon 76562 COP Quick Probe, which is designed for that kind of COP go/no-go testing. Another lower priced alternative to a good automotive scope with COP adapters is the GTC TA500 Smartach +COP Multisystem Ignition Analyzer. I have a Snap-On Vantage Pro and a 4-ch Picoscope, but often grab the TA500 for a quick check. It displays burn time, RPM and relative KV. Pretty nice unit, but there's nothing like a good scope if you really want to see what's going on.
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Yes, this would be an excellent use for this tool. Be sure to check a known power source such as a receptacle to ensure the tester is working properly.
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This is NOT a load test device. Its Load indicator light will turn amber if the battery cannot maintain voltage. The Carbon Pile Load Tester by Cen-Tech, Item #91129 may be what you're looking for. It's about fifty dollars.
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I have tried a few other units in the past, and this tester is by far superior and provides a very detailed display. Plus its easy to use. Just make sure you read the instructions to fully understand the output.
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Juan, I haven't had any problems with mine except on occasion it has indicated two circuit breakers as noted in the comment from E. Allen. This hasn't been a problem for me as I am not doing commercial work any more but friends/family/ volunteer type work. I would most likely buy this tester again. It beats the one I used when I was in business but that one was old technology. I think you will be satisfied with it.
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Honeywell FlexGuard FG-701 Tester is the tester that you would use with this glassbreak sensor
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It test the polarity etc. of a regular receptacle. It does not trip the breaker in the panel that feeds the receptacle. Hope this answers your question.
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It can not test any battery well. There are other testers better then this. There is an inexpensive tester out there. I do not have the model number. It is black with a red slide to make contact with the terminals of the battery. It works great.
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I bought this for my husband and he said he has no experience with the Test-Um's Resi-Tester. Sorry we could not help.
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Hi, Nathan: thank you for your kind message. To be honest, the tester is very easy to use: we'd just need to put pins of a component into randomly different groups (group one: socket 1&2, group 2: socket 3, group 3: socket 4&5), and test result will show in seconds in the LCD. With best regards,Kevin
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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/
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It's easier than you think. The compartment below is for spare battery storage. To test simply lay the battery face down on tester. Hope this helps.
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As I understand it, just scan down the breakers. It only worked accurately a quarter of the time. I didn't return it fast enough. So it's not even worth using. In my estimation.
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I don't quite understand the question but our experience was with a meter purchased way before 2012 and this test strips rendered erroneous readings when compared to the actual one touch ultra test strips
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There is a certain amount of liability I would take by answering if your machine is accurate. I would suggest you do a charcoal test next to it to compare readings. Your first test that come back over 4.0 always makes you second guess any machine.