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Bought a cheap voltage tester that cost me a whole day's pay
Grabbed a $25 no-name tester from a discount bin for a quick panel check last month. Thing read 120v on a dead circuit and nearly got me hurt when I went to work on it. Had to redo the whole job after buying a proper Fluke, which set me back another $300. Lost about $400 in total between the wasted time and the new tool. Honestly felt like throwing that junk tester in the trash. Anyone got a brand they trust that won't break the bank?
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paulc931mo ago
Yikes, never cheap out on testers.
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thompson.tyler1mo ago
What exactly counts as cheaping out though? I've seen some budget testers that are basically just colored water with no real pigment. But then some mid-range ones seem to do the job fine for hobbyists. Where do you draw the line?
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