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Non-Contact Voltage Detectors can be used to detect the presence of voltage at outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, wires and cables or can be even used to find a break in a wire. Most can detect the presence of voltages with the range of 50 to 1000 volts ac and a frequency ranging 50 to 500 hertz. some of the higher end units can detect the presence of dc voltages. this item can be found at most hard ware stores for as little nine bucks! Very cheap when you compare the cost of the life savings. | Non-Contact Voltage Detectors can be used to detect the presence of voltage at outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, wires and cables or can be even used to find a break in a wire. Most can detect the presence of voltages with the range of 50 to 1000 volts ac and a frequency ranging 50 to 500 hertz. some of the higher end units can detect the presence of dc voltages. this item can be found at most hard ware stores for as little nine bucks! Very cheap when you compare the cost of the life savings. | ||
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Revision as of 21:39, 19 May 2009
Must have tools
Digital Multi Meter
| A multimeter can be a handy device useful for basic fault finding and field service work or a bench instrument which can measure to a very high degree of accuracy. They can be used to troubleshoot electrical problems in a wide array of industrial and household devices such as batteries, motor controls, appliances, power supplies, and wiring systems. |  |
Non contact voltage probe
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Non-Contact Voltage Detectors can be used to detect the presence of voltage at outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, wires and cables or can be even used to find a break in a wire. Most can detect the presence of voltages with the range of 50 to 1000 volts ac and a frequency ranging 50 to 500 hertz. some of the higher end units can detect the presence of dc voltages. this item can be found at most hard ware stores for as little nine bucks! Very cheap when you compare the cost of the life savings. |
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GFI circuit tester
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Not all GFCI outlets use resistive ground load testing to check the electronics and mainly only check the mechanical tripping to make sure it works by using an external tester it gives you 100% certainty that the cfi safety circuit is working properly by applying a precise 6 milliamp current across the hot and ground path. |
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Not needed but nice to have
Insulated screwdrivers
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