New Volt Tic? - Page 4 - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

cdnelectrician · 10-10-2009, 11:12 AM

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, 01:06 PM

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

wptski · 10-10-2009, 07:49 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, 07:53 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, 11:15 AM

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, 09:51 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, 10:02 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, 05:26 PM

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

MF Dagger · 11-12-2009, 05:35 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, 07:56 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, 09:27 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.

woodhouse · 11-28-2009, 01:46 AM

hmm im surprised no1 has mentioned the greatest tic tracer of all time, im about to let you all in on my little secret, i have used them all, klein, greelee, fluke, and they all seem to last about 2 months and then break, until i was in the supply house and decided to give the amprobe volt probe a try, this is hands down the best one ever!!! ive had it for well over a year with zero problems and still on the batteries that came with it! it beeps, lights up, and vibrates, and its wrapped in rubber so when you drop it, it wont break!! also too no pesky on/off buttons, no settings to mess with, it really is one of my favorite items in my pouch, i highly recommend every electrician get one, you'll thank me after you get it! here is the link
http://www.amprobe.com/cgi-bin/pdc/v...id=1&type=elec

fillmorr · 11-28-2009, 01:33 PM

i liked my greenlee and i hope that who ever took it out of my tool bag also liked it. That reminds me i need to get a new one

st0mps · 11-28-2009, 03:40 PM

i bought that new fluke volt-1aa 2 or something like that it doesnt turn off n on just stays on best touch tester n it was only 22bucks with shipping

eddy current · 11-28-2009, 07:31 PM

I got the NEW greenlee one from the rep. I saw him at the supplier and complained about the old model so he gave it to me. Best one I've had yet. No more twist to turn it on, has a button at the end instead. Improved battery compartment, auto off, silent mode.....can not find it on the website, I'll take a picture of it.

I don't trust any volt tick but I still think they are needed as a first test.

Found it

Voltage Hazard · 11-28-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eddy current

I got the NEW greenlee one from the rep. I saw him at the supplier and complained about the old model so he gave it to me. Best one I've had yet.

It may "detect" okay, but it sure can not take a beating. My buddy bought one, and it was toast the first time it got dropped. The battery compartment broke right away. Of all the volt tic's I've looked at, this is the cheapest built thing I have ever seen.