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R2, your killen me
R2, your killen me
Mark, speaking of ‘killen’, if anyone uses the tester shown above then that’s a sure way to get across 220 vac which I definitely don’t want to do. No alligator clips and wires in the outlet holes for me. :shock:
$17.50 in only two days.
Holy rip-off and time delay, Batman.
Check out Home Depot or Lowes.
What a pile…
The only safe and reliable test is properly designed circuit that actually uses a dryer plug. Then you need a 3-wire and a 4-wire type…
I am thinking of one that works like this:
First you test the washer outlet
If it is ok you connect a device into it and the other cord into the dryer outlet.
It uses the known ground as a reference to determine if the dryer ground is correct and etc.
I might just build one of these soon…
Probably install circuit breakers in this for safety too.
Cost of parts could be around $30 - 40 though…
Pretty close to the “Harry Homeowner Rule” I use where you are there just to visually inspect, operate and check readily accessible systems and components using normal operating controls, tools, and access the average homeowner would typically use.
http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?p=12218#12218
Go down to the local mom and pop hardware store and see what tools and equipment they would typically sell to homeowners. I think using a basic 3-light receptacle tester, voltage ticker, and possibly even an inexpensive pocket meter/tester (which could be used to quickly check the dryer receptacle) would be reasonable for the “average” homeowner and an inspector.
When ya start flipping through the Professional Equipment catalog to order specialized trade equipment like the Ideal SureTest Circuit Analyzer and Fieldpiece Stick Meter you can put yourself on a slippery slope if you don’t know what your doing and your not very careful with how you use them and report on any issues, as you are beyond the SOP for a home inspection.
JMO & 2-nickles … 
Personally…I don’t care what it costs…My MUST haves are…
1.) SureTest Tester
2.) Voltage Sniffer
3.) Standard Digital Meter ( For Enhanced Electrical Inspections )
4.) Nice High Quality Flashlight
5.) Moisture Meter
6.) Digital Laser Pointed Temp. Gun
7.) Sony Digital Camera
8.) Palm IIIc Pilot ( Don’t Laugh…Yes I still use a Palm IIIc )
9.) My HP LapTop w/ Inspection Software
Thats about as high tech as I get…But you never know I love buying gadgits…
As for going beyond SOP…again lifting ceiling panels could go beyond SOP…if you lift one and not ALL…what about that (1) you did not lift.
Are we taking advice on inspection methods from a lawyer?
Just use a decent multi meter/ with extension probes if needed. Just don’t let anyone catch you useing it.
I use a fluke 88 as it is what I have, thanks Lockheed.
My MUST have list is longer than yours, but I also offer PREMIUM and TECH inspections, where I get to use a lot of the gadgets. Of course, mine also includes margaritas. 
Disclaim it; it’s probably a Zinsco or a Federal Pacific.
Paul, what kind of flashlight do you like? I find the Surefires to be the best as they are pocket sized but as bright as a 4 cell.
Also, anyone have a boroscope? I really want one, I saw one for $300, was wondering how good it is.
This is what i do. You really do have to let the client know what works and what doesn’t before hand. Same with the 220 when you have the gas/electric oven option. This would only be when i can reach behind, as i don’t need to risk damaging floor sliding things out. Can also check from below the floor sometimes if no fixed ceiling is present.
Adam, A Plus
Brian,
I have a Stinger FlashLight…Very Bright but only lasts about 1 hour per charge…