Originally Posted By: rmoore This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joe…
I bought my first one online after a little research for low price, but then when it quit working, I decided I needed an immediate replacement and would then have a backup.
So...I went down to my local electrical contractor supply store and found that they carried the Suretest line. I paid LESS there (+ tax) than the online store! The huge added benefit is that I've since had problems with that one (LCD screen "leaked"), and the supply store replaced it on the spot, no questions asked.
If you are anywhere near a large enough city, you might try that route.
-- Richard Moore
Rest Assured Inspection Services
Seattle, WA
www.rainspect.com
Originally Posted By: kfulton This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
rmoore wrote:
Joe...
I bought my first one online after a little research for low price, but then when it quit working, I decided I needed an immediate replacement and would then have a backup.
So...I went down to my local electrical contractor supply store and found that they carried the Suretest line. I paid LESS there (+ tax) than the online store! The huge added benefit is that I've since had problems with that one (LCD screen "leaked"), and the supply store replaced it on the spot, no questions asked.
If you are anywhere near a large enough city, you might try that route.
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
aslimack wrote:
Get the -165
Adam, A Plus
What's that?
I use the 61-155 with GFCI and AFCI testers. I carry a spare in the truck along with several extra cords. . .
The back light has gone out on this one that is about two years old. The ground pin on the cord seems to wear out and either fall off or make poor contact after a period of time.
You'll know it's time for a new cord when you get consistent "no ground" readings
-- Jeff Pope
JPI Home Inspection Service
"At JPI, we'll help you look better"
(661) 212-0738
Originally Posted By: dedwards This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jeff,
Ideal will replace for free the 61-155. The pin problem is a design flaw, I called them up and they said send it to us. A short time later I got a brand new unit. It has a lifetime warranty. 1-800-435-0705 or
Originally Posted By: dedwards This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jeff,
Same here, I have two or more of most everything I use routinely. I won’t even tell you how many cameras I have. But I wear them out so they pay their own way many times over.
Jae,
I bought a 61-056 at Home Depot for about $147.00 so you can beat the online prices if you look around
Originally Posted By: wdecker This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I had the 155, and the plug pins were just soldered dirdctly to the board. They broke, after awhile, from stress.
Went to an electrical supply store and bought a 165. They took the old 155 and said that they would send it back to Ideal and have them send me a fixed or new one.
165 has much more features and will properly test the new Siemens panels and AFCI breakers.
You always get a false ground condition if you test an outlet within about 15 feet of the panel, where the ground and neutral are bonded.
Originally Posted By: Joe Funderburk This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
One more question, if you don’t mind. What “Adaptors” might I need if I buy the 61-165? I got hte following items from the NACHI Tools website, but there is no description of what these adaptors do.
