RIQINXIN Socket Tester Electrical Receptacle Tester AC Outlet Plug 3 Prong Circuit Tester Pack of 1

It works as intended; very reliable device and useful. I tested it in different wall outlets or even in my solar panel system outlets, and this device lets me know if there ground is wrong or any other error. This is something everybody needs to have. No grounded outlet is a real danger. Excellent product.

This three prong receptacle tester is easy to insert and remove from an outlet, has easy to read LED indicators and looks like it rugged enough to handle being in my toolbox. The only downside would be the sticker (what each LED combination indicates). I dont think the sticker will hold up unless I put a piece of clear tape over it or perhaps spray it with a coat of clear paint. Otherwise, i really like the tester.

These are great for the experts and for the homeowner, even if you know nothing about electric circuits. Simply plug into the socket and see what lights up. If you get two yellow lights all it fine, if not, the chart on it will tell you whats wrong. Its that simple. Test every outlet in your home, top and bottom, inside and outside, some can be wired right, some might be wrong. Or just use it to see if you have power to the outlet. A book from your local home store can teach you how to wire them up if your a handy do it yourself person, or at least be able to tell a repair person what the problem is and let them correct it. Great tool but not a great deal of money

Ive had similar devices like this in the past and this works just like them. There are 3 lights and based on which lights come on when you plug it in you can tell if your outlet is wired correctly. Its a great tool for a quick check. This one works well and I seems to work well.

It pains me to have to rate this socket tester low. Socket testers like these have been around for quite a while. There are major brands that produce these with the full pedigree of safety and certification. The circuit inside is not that complicated and anyone technically minded can copy it on their own. What makes a difference is when a manufacturer builds with a rugged case, the ability to test GFCI receptacles for proper wiring, and, most importantly, takes the extra step to get certification for safety from the UL or equivalent. Look, if youre interested in a socket tester like this, it means you want to know that wiring was done correctly and safely. So you also want to know your tester was independently tested and certified that it was built well, and built for safety. A tool to test for safety should itself be shown to be safe, right? This hasnt. Its not like we dont have alternatives. Rugged, effective, safe, and more complete (with a GFCI test button) socket testers are readily available from major brands like Klein Tools right here at Amazon, and for less cost. When this review was written (April 2023) this less featured, uncertified for safety socket tester for 25% more expensive than the Klein Tools tester. This doesnt seem right. I cant bring myself to recommend this socket tester to you. I did try it, my wiring is proper and it confirmed that, but I dont know what this tester will do when wiring is improper, either now or over time. I still cant believe this tester doesnt have UL certification, but that seems to be the case. If I find differently Ill up date this review, so come back and have a look. But for now it seems better to pass this one up. Why 2-stars instead of one star? Because this socket tester seems about as rugged as the competition, and it did work just like the competition on my known-good wiring, so its not a total write-off. One last note: you are reading a Vine review, which means this product was sent to me without my having to pay for it. I never believed Vine reviews, I felt people would say anything to get free stuff. The Vine program, at least for me, is a little different: I only get what I go out of my way to ask for, and everything I get is reported as income to me, so Ill have to pay income taxes at what will probably be reported as list price. I recently bought a Klein Tools socket tester, I even made use of its GFCI test button, I misplaced it, and I wanted another. Then I saw this socket tester was available for review. The price listed was higher than for a Klein, it was less featured than a Klein, and it doesnt seem like it ever was passed by the UL as a safe device to use. Hopefully, youll learn from my experience and youll check to see what other options you have.

Are the electrical outlets in your home wired correctly and safely? How would you know? Its possible for them to still work, but, not be correct and safe. With this tool, it is easy and the work of seconds to confirm that all the wiring is as it should be. Simply plug this into the outlet and look at which lights turn on - theres a straightforward explanation right on the tool of what they mean, what you want to see, and whats wrong if you see something else. This way, you dont have to trust your contractor or electrician to not make a mistake and wire things backwards - you can know for sure that the polarization is correct and grounding is safe, without you having to open up the outlets or touch any wires yourself. Every homeowner should have one of these. The body of the tester is hard plastic, so, unless you drive over it with your car, itll probably outlast you. Recommended!

Tested this on several plugs in my house. It worked well and showed me that everything was as it should be. I did switch the hot and neutral legs on one plug just to be sure it would detect an issue, and it did. Happy with this tester.

Theres no simpler way to check an outlet than what this device. Its quality made super super super easy to use. And I believe you come in handy for many years.

I needed an extra receptacle tester because I always misplace mine. This one works, and does what it should and so I am giving it 5 stars. One thing it lacks, which I didnt notice before ordering is a gfci tester button. You can get one that includes this feature from other name brands for a lower price. Ill keep this one in my toolbox but probably order one that has the gfci button.

The lights are red and amber therefore the label should be the same but the amber part is yellow and that washes out under fluorescent light and I can hardly see what it is with my old eyes. But under either led lights here I can make out the yellow. If they used amber ink then it would be no problem. I will have to mark it with a sharpie while I can still make it out before it fades more. This is an exact copy of a 30+ year old one I have around here somewhere, but cannot find right now, except for the label. On the older one they used amber ink. 2 ambers good, anything else something wrong. I only tried 2 of the combinations and they worked. Every homeowner or handy person should have one of these.