Just for reference

[brian john]

Ran across this today.

http://www.koinstruments.com/pdf/ContractorProfitFlyer.pdf

[bclumen]

Did you get a price on it yet?

[stickboy1375]

1000.00 ..........

[chris kennedy]

1000.00 ..........
Just wait and we will borrow Marcs.

[JohnJ0906]

Just wait and we will borrow Marcs.
LOL! I just spit coffee on my screen! :D

[bclumen]

Just wait and we will borrow Marcs.

Who's Mark. 1000.00 isn't too bad. I can see the income it could bring.

[chris kennedy]

Who's Mark.
It's Marc. He's the guy that can find any link and has every tool. He's kind of a dork (who here isn't) but most helpfull.

Wait, I think a song comes to mind...

http://forums.mikeholt.com/image.php?u=70044&dateline=1168656430

[stickboy1375]

http://www.koinstruments.com/new_store/10browse.asp?Category=KO+Products

[bclumen]

It's Marc. He's the guy that can find any link and has every tool. He's kind of a dork (who here isn't) but most helpfull.

Wait, I think a song comes to mind...

http://forums.mikeholt.com/image.php?u=70044&dateline=1168656430


Thanks for the info on Mark. I'm a newbie...I'll keep an eye out for him. I just hope I can make the dork list!

[cschmid]

okay has anyone sent this link to Marc. Marc would try this out and let us know what you think..Can I barrow it after Chris is done..Now lets see if my math is correct before Marc calls on it..

"PAYBACK:
Getting paid $5 per test on 50% of your first 1000 tests, your first trip module will generate $2500 in testing revenue, more than doubling your investment! "

So you get 2.50 per circuit on your first 1000 circuits..
So its return is more than double the cost so it is less than 1250.00 plus tax and shipping..

Oh Yea go ahead post the price before I get the math done.. no fair..

So I see you need laptop and portable printer to down load and produce reports for the owner..

Marc will test it for us...

[mdshunk]

I posted on this a year or so ago, and I decided the potential liability was too great. Let me see if I can find that old thread...

Here we go, from September of 2005:
http://www.mikeholt.com/codeforum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000918

http://www.mikeholt.com/codeforum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=000918


EDIT... I don't know why the link thing does't work when you click on it, but if you cut and paste the unparsed link to your browser it will work. Short story is, I don't have one and I'm not getting one.

[peter d]

I'm just an old fashioned lektrishun. I only own linesmans and a screwdriver. And a torch and solder pot. I don't trust those new fangled gadgets that might save me time and make me money.

[mdshunk]

I'm just an old fashioned lektrishun. I only own linesmans and a screwdriver. And a torch and solder pot. I don't trust those new fangled gadgets that might save me time and make me money.
Thanks, Peter. I'm not sure why I get busted on for owning gadgets. Most of them aren't expecially expensive, and most are very helpful in terms of time and effort savings. I'm sure there are others like me out there. I might just be the most vocal on the topic, I guess. ;)

[peter d]

I'm sure there are others like me out there. I might just be the most vocal on the topic, I guess. ;)

You're not the only gadget lover, that's for sure. Most "normal" electricians (I use that term loosely ;) ) have a nice collection of stuff to help them with their particular specialty.

[tallguy]

Thanks, Peter. I'm not sure why I get busted on for owning gadgets. Most of them aren't expecially expensive, and most are very helpful in terms of time and effort savings. I'm sure there are others like me out there. I might just be the most vocal on the topic, I guess. ;)Three words: Gel-A-See:wink:

[mdshunk]

Three words: Gel-A-SeeNaw, I don't think so. I just make an entertaining target, and that's totally fine with me.

[celtic]

Naw, I don't think so. I just make an entertaining target, and that's totally fine with me.
Maybe it's time to change that avatar to something more appropiate:
http://blogspace.exjoburger.com/bullseye_sml.jpg

LOL ..

j/k

Marc...didn't we talk with some guy that was selling/making that about a year or so ago on some other forum?

[mdshunk]

Marc...didn't we talk with some guy that was selling/making that about a year or so ago on some other forum?

[/CENTER]I vaugely remember somebody talking about making some cobbled up something or other along these lines, when I pointed out to him that the instrument already existed.

[brantmacga]

I'm just an old fashioned lektrishun. I only own linesmans and a screwdriver. And a torch and solder pot. I don't trust those new fangled gadgets that might save me time and make me money.


for a minute there i thought you were talking about me. :D (go ahead emahler, lay it on me.)

[chris kennedy]

Thanks, Peter. I'm not sure why I get busted on for owning gadgets. Most of them aren't expecially expensive, and most are very helpful in terms of time and effort savings. I'm sure there are others like me out there. I might just be the most vocal on the topic, I guess. ;)


My apologies Marc. I thought you would have found that humorous.

[iwire]

You're not the only gadget lover, that's for sure. Most "normal" electricians (I use that term loosely ;) ) have a nice collection of stuff to help them with their particular specialty.

I have a 'pimped out' plastic cart, whats my specialty. :wink: :)

[chris kennedy]

I have a 'pimped out' plastic cart, whats my specialty. :wink: :)

Shopping???

[brian john]

Those rubber maid carts are a BOOM to the business....

And Marc's a DORK! Ahhh Come On.....

Marc guess I should not post the pic of my tool case.

[cschmid]

Good Morning Marc..We just like the fact that you already checked it out a year ago..You are like curious George when it comes to techno gadgets..I wonder if we can call you Marc gadget??..regardless we value your opinion..and many others opinions as well..

[romexking]

I have one of these and haven't seen the $$ come flying in the door. I rarely get someone to actually pay for a test, but when we encouter one of the "usual suspects" panels, if the H/O doesn't want to replace, I will test a couple of breakers at no charge. Apparently in this area, we must have gotten all of the good FPE breakers. I don't find as many problems as I expected. It does identify wiring problems that execeed the limits of a safe test, and aborts the test. No one has opted to repair those circuits yet!

It's a nice gaget, but not the money maker as advertised.

[peter d]

I have a 'pimped out' plastic cart, whats my specialty. :wink: :)

Hmmmm.......pass

[iwire]

Those rubber maid carts are a BOOM to the business....

You testing guys must have a fleet of them. :)

[celtic]

Pimped out Rubber-maid carts (or even a shopping cart) are "da 'bomb".

I've pimped out so many, I am the envy of guys on some jobsites...what with all the "side cars" (spackel buckets, little hand cleaner buckets, milk crates, etc)...notches and holes for cutting pipe, rod, kindorf, etc. ...let's npt forget areas for the radio and lunch box :)

[weressl]

Ran across this today.

http://www.koinstruments.com/pdf/ContractorProfitFlyer.pdf

Profitmaking instrument?! Ya betcha....for KO Instruments it is pure profit.

Seriously, it would be only worth it if you generate business going from door-to-door, or mass market mailing with some slick flyers to offer free home inspection of electrical systems and evaluating what the Owner may need to do to fix problems.

On the other hand this could be the start of a different kind of business and really helping the homeowner who is unaware of impending failure until it is too late.

[Bob Kraemer]

Interesting gadget, even though this is meant to check 120 volt S/P breakers could you hook it up to a step down x-former to check 2/P or 3/P breakers as well? :-?

[mdshunk]

I have a 'pimped out' plastic cart, whats my specialty. :wink: :)
You're the envy of the homeless community?

[stickboy1375]

I have a 'pimped out' plastic cart, whats my specialty. :wink: :)


I found a picture of it for you...
http://www.lexandterry.com/photos-show/feature-pimp-my-cart/photo-pmc-giveaway-02.jpg

[chris kennedy]

I found a picture of it for you... http://img.engadget.com/common/images/4237913812490880.JPG?0.3929465410122305
Nice to see Bob filally got a hair cut.

[peter d]

for a minute there i thought you were talking about me. :D (go ahead emahler, lay it on me.)

They have these things nowadays, they're called wire nuts...you may want to try them. You can get a whole bag full of them for only $30.

[brantmacga]

oh lord, you too. :D

[cschmid]

stick boy can not get pimped out cart to show...:confused:

[LarryFine]

http://img.engadget.com/common/images/4237913812490880.JPG?0.3929465410122305

[cschmid]

that anit no homeless cart..