Stupid question time, does this gadget also test a regular receptacle? thanks in advance for the responce.
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Yes. It will test both 2 and 3 prong outlet. The 2 prong outlet will need an adapter that's available from Walmart or any hardware store for less than $1. The 2 prong outlet will show no ground.
1727839
Yes, it will test a three prong receptacle. In fact that is the initial design-to test regular receptacles. The button is to add in a test for GFCI recptacles.
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If you are talking about a 2 prong ungrounded outlet, the answer is yes. You will need a 3 prong to 2 prong adaptor found at your local hardware store. When used only the center light will come on. The device Should also register reverse polarity on a 2 prong outlet.
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It's a 3-prongs device. So you need a 3-prongs receptacle to use it. Other than that, it will test even for non -GFCI receptacles and tell you if hot and neutral are swapped, things like that.
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It test the polarity etc. of a regular receptacle. It does not trip the breaker in the panel that feeds the receptacle. Hope this answers your question.
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James, Yes it does ( but there is ways to fool the tester ). The 3 lights will tell you how the receptacle is wired.
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Yes, any three prong outlets. It won't test dryer plugs or oven plugs. It does test regular and GFI outlets
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Yes, this device would be able to test any outlets that you have. You can trip the GFI with the button if you have one on the line (which you should somewhere.)
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no ... it plugs into a receptacle ... you should have to use a switched receptacle
2206321
No testing by me. Your question is over my head. I had it sitting by a flat screen TV powering a chromecast and a portable Wi-Fi router if that tells you anything. Have you tried ANKER support? In my experince with a card reader, they were incredibly responsive.
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Yes, but if you need test resistence this devices dont do that. This device working for continuity.
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Yes. In a regular outlet it will indicate if the hot and neutral are reversed , if the hot and ground are reversed, if you have an open hot, if there is an open neutral, if there is an open ground and if the outlet wiring is correct.
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Sometimes these testers (not just this fluke) flicker due to physical contact with something. If you rub it back and forth on your pants it will probably flash on and off. That is not an indication that there is a live voltage source. If a receptacle is energized and you insert this in the prong corresponding to the hot wire this tester will stay lit up. But you do have to be wary of the tamper resistant receptacles as those can prevent these testers from contacting the voltage source.
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Mine has worked in standard outlets just fine. Also utility lamps. So regular type I guess
2105640
It is merely a fancy continuity checker. The cable is plugged into each part of the device. Then you watch LEDs light. If they light in the correct sequence the cable is good -- if not then take a guess, cut off a connector, install a new connector and try again until success. If you want to test routers, hubs and switches you will need a more sophisticated and costly tester.
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Yes and No. The USB ports are powered and the surge suppress indicator works. I have mine plugged into a GFCI outlet. This device is designed to be attached to a standard duplex outlet using the supplied screw that mates with the screw hole for a standard wall plate. This cannot be done with a GFCI. I use it by being careful to hold the device when pulling cables out.
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It will not give you power to the receptacle unless it senses a reason for it. IE moisture or temperature.
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Yes, black button is used to test gfci, nothing different on unprotected outlets.
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I would make sure the receptacle is working right and is wired and polarity is correct. Dennis
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it works on a regular plug,,, regular outlet,, hope this helps.. Love it!!!
1186866
Yes, it works with a regular outlet...but doesn't hold a charge that long (5-10 min).
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I just plug it in to a regular outlet in my bathroom-but I'll check the owner's manual....if anything, I'll call the company or look at that online.And this is important... why?.....
2247347
Hi, thank you for contacting us. I'm afraid the tester can only perform test when component is NOT in circuit. With best regards, Kevin
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The device monitors the receptacle and simply plugs into one of the plugs, probably the lower one. So, obviously, you then have only one plug available for use. Hope that helps.