Bfminitool Power Circuit Probe Tester Review I’ve been burned more times than I’d like to admit trying to trace a short in my car’s wiring with just a multimeter and a prayer. The Bfminitool Power Circuit Probe Tester covers a 3.5V to 36V range and comes with a 14.7 ft lead, so I can reach … Read more
OTC 3642 Truck Circuit Tester 12V-24V Review I’ve spent way too many hours chasing electrical gremlins in my truck’s wiring Use, so I grabbed the OTC 3642 Truck Electrical Circuit Tester – 12V-24V with 24 Foot Cord,Red hoping it would save me some headache. With a 7-inch stainless steel probe and a 24-foot coiled cord, … Read more
ATOBLIN vs KAIWEETS vs AWBLIN: Best Bidirectional Circuit Tester for Car Battery? I’ve spent time testing three popular bidirectional circuit testers: the ATOBLIN Test Light, the KAIWEETS Smart Automotive Test Light, and the AWBLIN Automotive Test Light. Each one promises to make diagnosing car battery and fuse issues easier, but they differ in voltage range … Read more
NERECNDENS 3 Pack Pick-up Tool Set Review I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve dropped a screw behind my workbench or watched a bolt disappear into a tight engine bay. The NERECNDENS 3 Pack Pick-up Tool Set promises to solve those frustrations with two magnetic wands (one lifting up to 15 lbs and another … Read more
I have seen many people ask why their test light only allows a 20A measurement for ten seconds. This limit protects the tool from overheating and damage during high current tests. The short time frame prevents the internal shunt resistor from burning out. In my experience, exceeding this limit can permanently ruin your test light’s … Read more
You might be getting an opposite polarity reading on the green light of your test light because it is a polarity-sensitive tool. This matters because a wrong reading can make you think your wiring is faulty. I have seen this confuse many DIYers who are just trying to fix their car or home. The green … Read more
Sodcay 6V-12V-24V DC Car Circuit Tester Review I was chasing a parasitic drain on my truck last week and realized my old test light just wasn’t cutting it. The Sodcay Car Digital Electric Pen, 6V-12V-24V DC Car Circuit Tester Light caught my eye because it has an LCD digital voltage display and a 5.9-foot extended … Read more
EWK 28-Inch Magnetic Claw Grabber Review I’m always dropping small screws and nuts into the darkest, tightest corners of my garage or behind my workbench. That’s why I grabbed the EWK Magnetic Flexible Claw Grabber Pick-Up Tool with LED Light, 28-inch Length 4 Fingers Retrieval Gadget Tool to see if it could save me from … Read more
JASTIND vs WINAMOO Heavy Duty Test Light: Best Automotive Circuit Tester for Illumination? If you’re shopping for a heavy duty test light that actually helps you see what you’re doing in the dark, you’re probably torn between the JASTIND Heavy Duty 3-72V Digital LED Automotive Test Light and the WINAMOO Upgraded Heavy Duty Circuit Tester. … Read more
There is nothing more frustrating than a brand new test light that dies after just a few jobs. If you are chasing electrical gremlins, a dead tool is the last thing you need. The problem is almost always simpler than you think. In my experience, the most common culprit is a blown internal fuse, not … Read more