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cdnelectrician · 10-10-2009, 12:12 PM

I use this one; http://www.sagabelectronic.se/index....89&language=en

The one I bought looks the same, but has a 90 to 1000VAC range. It's not as sensitive as the others and at about 25 bucks its cheaper than the Fluke, and has no on off switch. I can't tell you how many of these things I have lost/broken/washed....ugh lol

st0mps · 10-10-2009, 02:06 PM

that new fluke tester is looking real nice whats the price on it ?

wptski · 10-10-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by st0mps

that new fluke tester is looking real nice whats the price on it ?

Have no idea! Just got a sneak preview link the other day.

cdnelectrician · 10-10-2009, 08:53 PM

If you aren't in the habit of loosing pen testers (like I am) then the Fluke in my opinion, is the best way to go.

Rudeboy · 11-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Had to get new strippers recently and went to home cheapo, they have the Klein curves that come with the newish Klein hot tester so I bought it. I like the tester it seems as good as any other one I've used in the past. I'm done with those Greenlee ones, too many false readings and wasted batteries. My last one started to read everything hot. Touch a wall with the thing and it shows hot.

rdr · 11-01-2009, 10:51 PM

I don't even own one. Don't trust them at all. I've had them lie to me both ways. If I'm in any doubt I grab the meter out of my bag. It's not that much more effort or time.

nolabama · 11-01-2009, 11:02 PM

i have had every tick tester that is on the market it seems

i lose them frequently - my favorite it the fluke with the flashlight - its a pain in the ass to find - i just got the klien and i like it better than the greenlee

Vintage Sounds · 11-12-2009, 06:26 PM

I use a Gardner Bender tester with variable sensitivity. I like it and it seems tough.

MF Dagger · 11-12-2009, 06:35 PM

I just bought a klein one to replace a worn out greenlee.So far I like the Klein better, It seems though that all the new Klein stuff coming out may just be rebranded from other companies. The tool box i have is identical to some other brands. I can't remember which though right now. And the flashlights are the same as someone elses too

nitro71 · 11-12-2009, 08:56 PM

I might try that Klein one next time. Have the fancy Fluke one and don't like it as much as the older Fluke model they don't make anymore. The older one you just depressed the clip(I think) and it was working. This new one is annoying. You have to pay attention to it beeping then I'm pretty sure it turns off on it's own. It's accurate but not as easy as the older model. I'm interested in trying the Klein one after I ruin my Fluke someday. Greenlee and GB are on my do not buy list.

MF Dagger · 11-12-2009, 10:27 PM

The klein one I have turns off on it's own. That's a somewhat annoying feature for me as I use it a ghetto circuit siren when I'm working alone. I'll have to cough up the money for the real one now.