I have a GB tester (no contact w/ AC/DC volts, cont) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E39Y00/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_1/103-9776744-2302250?n=228013 that I like just fine but it’s gone the way of the buffalo and I can’t find a replacement locally. I also have a solenoid tester, but I like to have a sniffer.
What do you guys like?
Thanks…
PaulB
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I've had quite a few from Fluke, Ideal, Greenlee, et al,
both visual and / or audible but I have been disappointed by Fluke several times in recent past and have been trying to find a more reliable tester
.....the latest is this Hioki.......
http://www.tequipment.net/Hioki3120.html
at least with this one, you get a power on LED
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Thanks Chris...I'm looking more for a combo meter like the GB I had, or an Ideal. Should've been more clear, but appreciate taking the time to reply.
PaulB
you are looking for a solenoid type then.....well duhI have several of those too, "Wiggy" from SqD, wiggy type from Ideal...Vol-Con , a Fluke T5-600
I need the Fluke at work sometimes, though I was issued one but would not buy it I prefer the feel that a solenoid tester provides, so my SqD Wiggy ( which was sold off by SqD ) is my perennial favorite.
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wow, I am loopy this morning, just got home from work, and just now went back and saw the one you had....
I don't mean to sound like a snob, but I could never use that , or one like it.
but the newest offerings from mfrs. all seem to have morphed into swiss army testers .....more doodads than I need, but
I think that Amprobe makes one that takes temps too
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Ideal Vol-Con Elite w/shaker. I've found it to be hands down best for electrical work.
A Fluke T5-600 is my second choice, but the Ideal has a non-contact voltage sniffer built in, and also the Ideal is a solenoidal tester, so it isn't confused by ghost voltage.
Fluke makes a little accessory that works with the T5 or any of their DMMs to drop the impedance across the leads for voltage testing, to overcome ghost voltage. Great idea, but it's another expense, another thing to remember (it has to be removed when making anything but a voltage measurement), and another thing to lose.
Cliff
Thanks Cliff, that's the one I was leaning towards...
BTW, are you the same fella writing the electrical articles in FHB? Nicely done (IMHO of course)
PaulB
Paul,
Yep, that's me. Thanks for the compliment.
Cliff
I was in the Sears tool area for some reason about 6 months ago and was surprised to see that they carried several nice-looking professional testers. Don't recall what features, but it's worth a shot checking. I'm thinking they were a recognized brand like Fluke.