Digital Multimeter that can energize circuits
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Topic: Digital Multimeter that can energize circuits
Posted By: northern
Subject: Digital Multimeter that can energize circuits
Date Posted: January 11, 2016 at 3:24 PM
A few years ago another installer I met had a multimeter that could energize circuits. So while he had it hooked up he could turn the wipers on or turn on the blinker or turn on what ever wire he was probing.
I did a few google searches and checked some higher end Multimeter websites and can't seem to find one that does it.
He said he paid $240 for it retail so it wasn't some china junk.
Replies:
Posted By: mscguy
Date Posted: January 11, 2016 at 4:19 PM
Power Probe?
Posted By: northern
Date Posted: January 12, 2016 at 10:20 AM
This looks similar but I don't think its the same. I looked at each model on their website.
Posted By: northern
Date Posted: January 12, 2016 at 10:32 AM
On second look, it looks like the powerprobe 4 IV is what he had. I think his color was different and it was slightly different.
Anyone had luck with these? We do 99% remote start installs. Nothing else.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: January 12, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Power probes are sold by just about anyone, Snap-On, Mac etc. prices vary, nowadays $240 seems excessive.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: northern
Date Posted: January 13, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Mac tools doesn't have one, and Snap is is a powerprobe iv made by power probe.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: January 13, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Which is what I meant I can buy them from at least 3 sources in the UK.
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: January 13, 2016 at 9:09 AM
For example:-
https://www.tooled-up.com/product/sealey-multi-function-power-scan-automotive-diagnostic-probe-scope-12v/195824/
Works out at $180
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Amateurs assume, don't test and have problems; pros test first. I am not a free install service.
Read the installation manual, do a search here or online for your vehicle wiring before posting.
Posted By: northern
Date Posted: February 13, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Makes sense howie. A lot of companies rebrand so they have their own line. Ordered a power probe. Thanks.
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