simple electrical tester

[danpwll]

any reccomendations for a simple tester , just want to see if we have power, how much and all that, nothing to complicated !! most of these have 25 different functions and confuse the hell out of me !!!

 

[Barleymow]

if 12 v use a car horn

 

[Steevo]

Or a bulb holder ?

 

[Ukjay]

any reccomendations for a simple tester , just want to see if we have power, how much and all that, nothing to complicated !! most of these have 25 different functions and confuse the hell out of me !!!

You mean something like these, however, point of importance: If you do not know how to use the dials etc, then I would definitely advise against proding things into circuitry, as they can bite hard. If in doubt - stay out, especially with >110v.

Electrical Voltage tester - Farm Marketplace

Electrical Voltage tester

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And the above digital display:

Megger TPT320 AC/DC 2-Pole Voltage Tester 690V

Order online at Screwfix.com. Versatile 2-pole voltage tester with a variety of functions. LCD and LED displays provide AC and DC voltage measurement from 12-690V, in addition a continuity function ranging from 0-500kΩ. Greater continuity and voltage measurements are accompanied by an acoustic...

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Fluke T110 AC/DC Voltage & Continuity Tester 690V - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 2-pole voltage and continuity tester. Features phase rotation indication for 3-phase systems. For a combination of safety, ease-of-use and fast answers available anywhere. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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The multi meter is ver simple to use also

Fluke 113 AC/DC Digital Multimeter 600V - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Quick and easy meter set and reconnect testing. VCHEK low impedance function allows simultaneous tests for voltage and continuity. Diode test for general purpose germanium, silicon, and power diodes. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

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simple electrical tester

any reccomendations for a simple tester , just want to see if we have power, how much and all that, nothing to complicated !! most of these have 25 different functions and confuse the hell out of me !!!

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6/12/24V Circuit Tester with Polarity Test | AK4030 | 1 Year Warranty | Sealey

Probe tool allows continuity and polarity tests to be carried out quickly and efficiently on 6, 12 and 24V systems. Polarity indicated by red/green LEDs respectively. Supplied with 1.5m cable and shrouded earth clip.

www.sealey.co.uk

3-48V Circuit Tester | AK4051 | 1 Year Warranty | Sealey

Suitable for testing electrical circuits from 3 to 48V DC. Integral, spring loaded, pointed probe for testing through insulation. Twin LEDs indicate live circuit and polarity. Supplied with 0.9m cable and insulated crocodile earth clamp.

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6-24V Auto Probe with 4.5m Cable | PP1 | 1 Year Warranty | Sealey

"A brilliant tool for the auto electrician and mechanic. Fitted with 4.5m cable allowing access to the rear of the vehicle and supplied with instructions. Carry out the following tests on systems from 6V up to 24V quickly and efficiently: Polarity test. Power up components prior to fitting...

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I have the last one that I use occasionally, prefer my fluke multi meter though.................................................

 

[Gone Shooting]

One of those screwdrivers with an earth lead and bulb - all I use

 

[deleted user 837354]

If you get a fluke voltage tester do not buy the cheapest one (as I did) as all it uses is light up LEDs to indicate if there is continuity and if so what voltage there is present- you need to be paying attention as to which light is lit up if you get my gist, the next model up (T110?) uses a digital display which clearly indicates what you have.

Don't use cheap electrical tools and certainly not those screwdriver with a bulb in it things. 50 volts is enough to poke through a human body. I've been electrocuted by the mains before and it was not nice.

 

[Mursal]

To the best of my knowledge, the above meters will not load a circuit. So it looks perfect until you ask it to supply to a load, then it becomes faulty. Many many hours head scratching caused by this weakness. So if its low voltage use a decent size bulb.