Power Probe PWP-PPECT3000 - ECT3000 Short/Open Electrical Circuit Tester

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This is the best short locator Ive ever seen or owned. Cables are interchangeable with Power Probe 3.

Ive used this device consistently for two months, which I think is ample time to formulate an opinion. My experience up to this point always ended the same - I reverted to my own homemade tool and method of circuit diagnosis, which has been determined to be faster, more accurate; and the tool didnt cost $130.00. This probably works OK on cars, but not so well on trucks. This is not a criticism of the tool, but trucks contain much more metal in the chassis, which disrupts the ability of the receiver to follow the signal. The ability to track a short to ground is OK, but the device isnt capable of tracking a short to power. I was led to believe that the device could be used on an active circuit, which it cannot - the circuit must be completely isolated. This is understandable and the the only method that I truly trust, but this tool doesnt tell you much more than a low-impedance incandescent bulb will, which costs a lot less than $130.00. Other observations include: » The signal lead is too short - its necessary to manufacture and continually modify a hanger for the transmitter » The probe tips are too broad and are likely to create a connection problem where one did not exist before » Cheap in quality - this wouldnt last six months in a working shop » A short to power cannot be tracked » High-impedance - does not load the suspect circuit and will not identify a soft or intermittent fault » Self-piercing probes are dangerous when applied to modern vehicles - the use of these leads on the wrong circuit will definitely create a problem where one did not exist before DIY-types and beginners will probably like this device just fine, but experienced professionals will be disappointed.

Find short in auto circuits. Bought two units and neither remote unit off switch works. I have to unscrew cover until contact to batteries is broken. Probably intentionally overlooked by their inspector who was not hand strong enough to do the check. It basically impossible to contact the company.

Nice quality

I am a Power Probe fan and find that all of the Power Probe products are well built and work as described. This tool is one of those tools that when you need it you are at the end of your sanity chasing down an open or short. Back in my automotive electrical system training days I was thought to use a resetting relay and a radio to find electrical shorts, one step away from looking for smoke. When I had a short recently in my trailer harness this tool took me within a few inches of the problem, allowing me to open the harness and repair the short quickly. The initial use is a little cumbersome... meaning you need to read the short manual Lol but after a couple uses the set up and use is almost automatic. Another one of those must have tools if you own a GM vehicle and do the never ending electrical work yourself.

It was packed real nice and came a whole lot faster than expected. Love the product.

Great easy to use broken wire trace.

I had to track down a short on the bosses 4x4 unit it found the short in a bout half an hour was hard to find wire was shorted at rear of motor next to transmission bell housing what a pain getting to it but found 4 wires bad and grounded what a great product

Saved me hell of a lot of money having this tool