Originally Posted By: rpierson
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Dave,
You still have the connections for equipment? Remember the Ideal 61-155 tester? I need a new cord. Any idea where to go?
Dave,
You still have the connections for equipment? Remember the Ideal 61-155 tester? I need a new cord. Any idea where to go?
Originally Posted By: phinsperger
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Randy, If you don’t mind a much longer cord a computer power cord will fit perfectly into the sure test. They are readily avaiable for very little cost.
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Originally Posted By: rpierson
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I tried that Paul. But I keep getting a loose connection. I checked the units prongs and they seem fine. But I have to wiggle the cord to get a reading. Then I have to hold it at the exact postion to get a reading.
Thank you for the suggestion!
Originally Posted By: dbush
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Randy, I will getyou one ordered through our supplier. Unfortunately I don’t have an extra one.
Email me your mailing address to membership@nachi.org and I will have them ship it directly to you.
Dave
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Originally Posted By: rpierson
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Thanks Dave!
I just pulled apart the unit and it seems the socket needs to be re-soldered back to the main board.
That is what happens when you use the unit to pull the plug!
Lesson learned : Use the plug to unplug, the plug!
LOL!
Originally Posted By: dbush
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Randy, if you don’t want to have it fixed locally, contact ideal industries who is the mfg of it to find out about having it repaired.
Dave
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Originally Posted By: rpierson
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DAMN!!!
*** FOR SALE *******
One slightly used Ideal Tester.
Lets just say the soldering job didn't go well!!!!!
How much is NACHI Members cost on that Ideal 61-155?
Originally Posted By: rpierson
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Thank you to all who replied! Especially Greg Bell, who took the time to call me!!!
I will take Greg's advice and warranty it! I also got a great deal on Ebay for the 61-156!!!!
Hope all are doing well in the inspection business!
Originally Posted By: phinsperger
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Randy,
Is the old Suretest a total write-off?
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Originally Posted By: rpierson
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Na, I think they’ll take it! They do have a lifetime warranty!
Originally Posted By: dbowers
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They sell the short cords. About 2 years ago a bunch of us wanted them for our SureTests (great device but too big too carry with you all through the house). We called the mfg and he sent us 10 of them - fairly cheaply.
Originally Posted By: dedwards
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Randy,
Might be a design flaw. Mine is doing the exact same thing. I have a short cord and a long cord and both have to be jockeyed around to make a good connection. I did a “visual inspection” of the solders on the back side of the coupling and they are solid so I think it may be something to do with the pins. If you have a phone number to call Ideal pass it along cause it is beginning to irrate me to no end. Thanks
Doug
Originally Posted By: rpierson
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You got it! I’ll get going tomorrow.
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Originally Posted By: dedwards
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Paul,
Thanks for the number. I agree. It it had the cord hardwired you could just add a short extention cord to do the outlets hidden in cabinets and down low so you wouldn’t have to stand on your head to read it.