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charlie b said:
Can any of you who own this tool give a SHORT description of what it looks like, how you connect it, how it detects any particular condition within the circuit (e.g., does it include a voltmeter or an ammeter or an ohmmeter?), and how it is able to detect a "bootleg ground" connection? :confused:
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Would you like a pic of mine next to another meter you are familiar with Charlie? Have you had a feel of Flukes new 11* line? It is as comfortable and smaller/lighter than that line.
 
I love a good instrument! However, I have found that the money spent on some instruments (ie gadgets, gizmos, and the like) is much better spent on a certificate of credentials (ie ICC; Residential Electrical Inspector, Commercial Electrical Inspector, and/or Certified Electrical Code Official). This will and has quickly put the Inspectors into "time out". I (in 16 years) have yet to meet a Real Estate Home Inspector of whom, was an Electrical Engineer or Licensed Master Electrician journeyman electrician, residential wireman or even an apprentice electrician. I have counter inspected many home insections and assisted them in understanding what they really meant to say. Embarrasing enough, I have had an inspection (or two) wherein my electrical inspector has said, "I'll go ahead and leave a green card cause I know you'll correct the problem". I (and others) have too much to lose if I dont.

Vango
Electrical Contractor
Master Licensed Electrician
ICC Certified:
Residential Electrical Inspector
Commercial Electrical Inspector
(and I still shock the snot outta myself on occasion, literally)
 
cschmid said:
Sell yourself for electrical assessments why give the money to a HI you are the pro..
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I do some of those, but HI are out there they have the contacts I am usually reacting to a buyers inspection for the sellers agent who I am connected with. Can't know all the realtors you know.
 
cschmid said:
man now I am feeling stupid..get to work take out my tester and it is an ideal suretest #61-155. I like mine..But I still think we are doing our industry an in Justice by allowing the unqualified to do electrical inspections..
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I agree. There is a reason for the term "idiot lights".Most inspecors in my area are firemen with minimum knowlege of how electricity works but to thier credit most know their limitations in this area. What realy scares me is a HO with an idiot light tester in his hands!!:smile:
 
Soon in WA State

Soon in WA State

FWIW...The Washington State Licensing board has completed a draft for legislative approval in 2008 for licensure of Home Inspectors. There are an estimated 1,500+ HI's now in the State that will need to pass a test. Some major franchising will cover for franchisee's on a blanket license. None of the data that I have noticed includes electrical inspection because the State L+I regulates this separately.
Oregon State implemented strict regulation by requiring new Home Inspectors to be tested and I believe have a GC license last year. I originally applied for Oregon's test and was rejected on the basis of not being an Oregon resident at the time. I believe there were 960+ applicants who took Oregon's test and only 125 passed initially. That was around 1997 if I remember right. There are about 20 States that require HI exams as of last year. rbj
 
61-165

61-165

Using a SureTest for Home Inspection is good for some basic tests. I have tried to setup a pass-fail report sheet and found it takes too much time to scope out false readings due to plug-in anomalies from distances to the panelboards.

A simple bug is better for the expediancy of checking out mis-wired receptacle contact arrangements and dead circuits. I have used the SureTest mostly for diagnosis of in-wall loose wiring and line V drop in remodel extensions. rbj
 
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