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Even if it wouldn't have detected this problem, that Klein tool detects a lot of problems which don't immediately cause weird issues. E.g. open grounds, flippe

Even if it wouldn't have detected this problem, that Klein tool detects a lot of problems which don't immediately cause weird issues. E.g. open grounds, flipped ground/neutral, flipped hot/neutral. Lots of things which work perfectly fine, until they don't. The GFCI tester on them is great too. Klein makes a marginally more expensive version ($20) which does show voltage and you could have seen the symptoms of this particular problem. https://www.amazon.com/Receptacle-Electrical-Klein-Tools-RT250/dp/B08QW7K1JJ https://www.amazon.com/Receptacle-Electrical-Klein-Tools-RT2...

electriclove 4y ago
How would the symptoms manifest on this tester? Would it show a different number?
- NavinF 4y ago
  Yeah and that number (voltage on one leg) would increase well above 120V when you place a large load on the other leg using other devices like space heaters.
- AdamJacobMuller 4y ago
  You would see fluctuating voltage depending on load. Normally you should only see local load variations of maybe a volt or three (unless you're doing something with long extension cords and like living a bit dangerously). A loose/lost neutral situation can see voltage fluctuate 10s of volts. I think technically the range would be from 60V->180V, but, don't quote me on that and I'm not sure this meter can see that wide of a range.
throwanem 4y ago
They also make the electrical-wiring equivalent of a cable toner, which is something I've wondered about for ages. Having recently bought a house wired by an electrician who did fine work in the conduits but seems to have struggled with the command of written language required to produce legible labels in the panel, I expect to get good use out of the one I've just ordered. (The outlet tester/tone generator in this kit doesn't show voltage, but multimeters are cheap these days and much more generally useful.) https://www.acmetools.com/klein-tools-digital-circuit-breaker-finder-et310/092644692406.html https://www.acmetools.com/klein-tools-digital-circuit-breake...
- AdamJacobMuller 4y ago
  I've used them with very mixed results. A radio plugged into the outlet and flipping off breakers works better. Just make sure you're playing the correct music.

electriclove 4y ago

How would the symptoms manifest on this tester? Would it show a different number?

NavinF 4y ago
Yeah and that number (voltage on one leg) would increase well above 120V when you place a large load on the other leg using other devices like space heaters.
AdamJacobMuller 4y ago
You would see fluctuating voltage depending on load. Normally you should only see local load variations of maybe a volt or three (unless you're doing something with long extension cords and like living a bit dangerously). A loose/lost neutral situation can see voltage fluctuate 10s of volts. I think technically the range would be from 60V->180V, but, don't quote me on that and I'm not sure this meter can see that wide of a range.

throwanem 4y ago

They also make the electrical-wiring equivalent of a cable toner, which is something I've wondered about for ages. Having recently bought a house wired by an electrician who did fine work in the conduits but seems to have struggled with the command of written language required to produce legible labels in the panel, I expect to get good use out of the one I've just ordered. (The outlet tester/tone generator in this kit doesn't show voltage, but multimeters are cheap these days and much more generally useful.) https://www.acmetools.com/klein-tools-digital-circuit-breaker-finder-et310/092644692406.html https://www.acmetools.com/klein-tools-digital-circuit-breake...

AdamJacobMuller 4y ago
I've used them with very mixed results. A radio plugged into the outlet and flipping off breakers works better. Just make sure you're playing the correct music.