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[Frank DeWitt]

Long ago there was a thread about the need for a meter to quickly test outlets.  Well, someone was listening.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-GFCI-Receptacle-Tester-with-LCD-RT250/313832938

[John Roberts {JR}]

That looks like a three lamp tester with only two lamps....

If I was younger I might invest $20 to see what it does... but nah...

JR

[Tim McCulloch]

So new it's not on Klein's website.

[Frank DeWitt]

That looks like a three lamp tester with only two lamps....

If I was younger I might invest $20 to see what it does... but nah...

JR

Checking the pix on the Home Depot page it looks like the two lights are a summery.  If there is a fault, it shows up as test on the screen.

I am going to grab one next time I am at home depot.

[John Roberts {JR}]

Checking the pix on the Home Depot page it looks like the two lights are a summery.  If there is a fault, it shows up as test on the screen.

I am going to grab one next time I am at home depot.

The hard part is detecting reverse polarity bootleg ground.

My tester did.

JR

[Frank DeWitt]

The hard part is detecting reverse polarity bootleg ground.

My tester did.

JR

It lets me retire my old Emico meter.

[Brian Adams]

This isn't in quite the same price range, but this is what I use. In addition everything the Klein does, it can also load test (which can be super handy in sketchy venues).

http://www.extech.com/products/CT70


I might have to pick up one or two of those Klein things though, at least for my small workbox. The price is right, and I can see myself using it occasionally. Thanks for sharing!

[Bob Faulkner]

A power tester with a battery icon?  Seems to store data?

[John Roberts {JR}]

It lets me retire my old Emico meter.

I still have an old school neon lamp with two probe leads. Very effective for checking for presence of mains voltage.

Probing outlets using only one lead while grounding the free lead with your hand, body works to suss out wiring faults like RPBG.

JR

[Tim Hite]

This isn't in quite the same price range, but this is what I use. In addition everything the Klein does, it can also load test (which can be super handy in sketchy venues).

http://www.extech.com/products/CT70


I might have to pick up one or two of those Klein things though, at least for my small workbox. The price is right, and I can see myself using it occasionally. Thanks for sharing!

My Extech has saved my gear multiple times.

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