Will this let me know if an outlet is properly grounded? Newb I know, sorry! And thanks
1330914
The tester has indicater lights that will detect if the outlet is wired correctly. If the outlet is not grounded the tester will indicate that.When you say properly, there is interpretations on that. I have seen the ground wires twisted together and some wire nutted.
91611
Use a volt ohm meter set to continuity and touch the red probe to one prong and the black probe to the other prong. If the meter reads open or over load it is bad.
1607794
As long as there is power being fed to that outlet it should pick up the current. I have detected HOT wires through drywall.
1661315
Negative, yet there is an input receptacle with NO SPECS as to polarity and voltage needed, as well a missing current spec needed when multiple items are connected. Closer inspection of item shows no specs ON the item either, but it appears that an area below the receptacle has been sanded off, as if the specs were removed, as was the model info. Weird.. Inspection was done with lighted magnifier I used at NASA to inspect pins. sort of like owning a 7-stall barn that will only hold 4 horses at best ;-)
1449407
Yes, the unit plugs into a vertical, double receptacle, and it must be a grounded.
396807
Yes... as long as it is a 3-prong outlet, it will test for polarity and proper grounding. The only part of this that is for the GFCI plugs is the push button which drains off a little current. If you push the button on non-GFCI plugs (or non-functioning GFCI plugs), nothing will happen. BTW, this is one of the best testers like this that I've found.
110799
Will work as long as proper ground. Instructions state the item will not function if not properly grounded.
1307303
This item will tell you if 1. The outlet is getting power. 2. Wired correctly. If you were told a gfci "wasn't working" it could be many reasons. But the most likely is it's a bad component. This tool would only confirm the outlet is not dispensing power. You would need to pull the face plate off to access the terminals on either side to test power. If the terminals are "live" then replacing the gfci component would be your solution. You need a multi tester to test the terminals. Or an electrician.
1872060
If the previous answer does not solve the problem, imo you must return it. But also try something else in the outlet you are using to ensure there is voltage.
2128504
You might have... I'm certainly not a professional electrician, but mine works fine on both GFCI and regular outlets. If it's not something with your wiring, it's probably the tester!
1333338
check your outlet to make sure other plugs work (cell phone, camera, etc.) If not, check with an electrician.
74323
I agree with the previous response. If you know the outlet is good and its fully plugged in and you push the on button and nothing happens most likely the power supply in the unit is bad. Time to return it.....
957958
Check the grounding, the cable is properly attached to the amp, and the electrical outlet
1127910
Yes, it will work properly. The ground wire does not run through the circuit. This device works by measuring the current flowing from line to neutral or hot to cold. Normally 100% of the current should flow from the line through the device and back down the neutral wire. If something like a person touched a live circuit it would cause a current imbalance and trip the outlet. A hair dryer is an example of a two-wire ungrounded device that uses a gfci.
1958344
Yes, please follow the How To Guide come with the package. You have to connect the wires included with the package to the ground port of an outlet. Before doing it, you have to assure your outlet is grounded by using the included outlet checker.
1870143
Hello,The plug is grounded. This is the same with the 2ft versions as well. Hope that helps!
496485
Probably not. It sounds like it may be defective and needs to be returned (hopefully this is still an option). Before you do so, try plugging it in to another outlet, just to be sure!