good buy on MAC test lights

[ihateminimumwage]

Well apparently MAC is not where to look

Why does that not surprise me at all. I looked on their site and found nothing, so no surprise there...

 

[MSC]

Got mine good deal! Thanks

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Just to follow up, checked my mini-test light with the meter, was surprised to see it pulls 325mA.

Still works great though.

 

[thejudges69]

does it really matter what it pulls? either its a good buy or its not

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Doesn't matter to me, but people asked, so I checked them.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

$15.99 buy it now. Why yes I think I will!

In for one, thanks, Still $15.99 & free shipping.
See, it pays not to be able to sleep, and goofing off on GJ.

 

[tube_guy]

If all you're using the light for is to test for the presence of voltage, the current draw is probably not all that important. Where it becomes important is when you're using it to supply power to things for testing. If you want to actuate relays, for example, a light with a very low current draw (like an LED light) probably won't let you actuate the relay through the light due to the light's resistance. If you want to work on some computerized circuits, a high current draw could potentially still burn out what you're working on. So the current draw of a test light is certainly important to know. Something like a 225 milliamp light is a pretty good middle of the road light. Probably high enough to let you actuate relays and probably low enough where it won't overload computerized circuits enough to cause them to let out the factory smoke.

 

[tube_guy]

Just to follow up, checked my mini-test light with the meter, was surprised to see it pulls 325mA.

Still works great though.

That's pretty surprising. I checked the bulb on the one I bought and it's stamped 12V - 3W, which should be about 250 milliamp. But I haven't measured the current draw. Thank you very much for your trouble!

 

[Harrison2]

which is the more useful one to go for the stubby or standard model?

 

[90zcar]

Just seen this^^^ I too am wondering which one to get...????


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[thejudges69]

Its a test light, not a space shuttle launch, either one will do the same job as the other, one is just shorter. Buy which ever one you want.

 

[FiendFX]

If all you're using the light for is to test for the presence of voltage, the current draw is probably not all that important. Where it becomes important is when you're using it to supply power to things for testing. If you want to actuate relays, for example, a light with a very low current draw (like an LED light) probably won't let you actuate the relay through the light due to the light's resistance. If you want to work on some computerized circuits, a high current draw could potentially still burn out what you're working on. So the current draw of a test light is certainly important to know. Something like a 225 milliamp light is a pretty good middle of the road light. Probably high enough to let you actuate relays and probably low enough where it won't overload computerized circuits enough to cause them to let out the factory smoke.

under 100mA would be consider computer safe. 225mA is only for most cars.

 

[90zcar]

Its a test light, not a space shuttle launch, either one will do the same job as the other, one is just shorter. Buy which ever one you want.

Space shuttle launches aren't important either.......


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[Harrison2]

Its a test light, not a space shuttle launch, either one will do the same job as the other, one is just shorter. Buy which ever one you want.

I didn't know if say the stubby one had a shorter wire or anything, if the stubby was better for modern cramped engine bays and dashs.


il just order both as you my friend clearly are no help

 

[90zcar]

I just ordered the slim one


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[FiendFX]

Doesn't matter to me, but people asked, so I checked them.

what color is the light?

 

[ihateminimumwage]

what color is the light?

It's just a regular old clear incandescent bulb.

 

[90zcar]

Guy said he shipped it out today. I'll throw up a pic when I get it


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[90zcar]

Holy ****!! Fastest ebay shipment ever!! Ordered it Wednesday evening and was in my mailbox Friday afternoon at 2:30!!
Mind u that's comming from Las Vegas to Pennsylvania!!

Def worth 13.99! Even came with a screw on alligator clip attachment that screws onto the end of the probe that wasn't even pictured in the ebay ad or mentioned.




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[FiendFX]

seems like they are almost out! i placed an order. gonna get that 250 mA test light.

 

[90zcar]

Yeah I'm not sure how many he has but at that price they are going quick. If u check his feedback he sells multiple of them every day according to the feedback.
+1 for a great deal


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[FiendFX]

i think i bought the last one. lol

 

[90zcar]

^^funny thing is I just checked his items for sale and he has nothing....kinda odd because a day or so ago he had multiple auctions with buy it now options and multiples of all the items...
Makes ya say hmmmmm!!


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[FiendFX]

^^funny thing is I just checked his items for sale and he has nothing....kinda odd because a day or so ago he had multiple auctions with buy it now options and multiples of all the items...
Makes ya say hmmmmm!!


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IKR? I recall he got the mini test light for sale now it's all gone...