Power Probe 4 or Hook

[Brownsfan]

Ok. Im buying one of these very soon. The price is very close. Like the hook is only $20 more. I need some input from anyone who owns either. Looks like the hook does everything the 4 can do plus the higher current capabilities. Now I do own a great multimeter with load pro leads as well as a PP3 and various logic probes the Amp Hound(which is great and speeds up draw tests) . One other difference is see is the fuel injector testing on the 4. Which i probably wont use much if ever. With only a less than $20 difference im leaning towards the.Hook. Now after reading more i am leaning toward the 4 because of the.signal testing capabilities. The high current supply voltage doesnt really fit to what im doing.

 

[articsilber323]

hook because it shows reference voltage at the clamps and what you are measuring

from my understanding the 4 does not show the voltage at the clamps

 

[devoncoolman]

If you are going to keep your pp3 then get the hook. The hook is capable of higher amps. Hook is a great tool but its bulky. Use the pp3 for quick tests and the hook for more complex situations.

 

[MadTinkerer]

How much is the hook? If you search I posted a link in another thread for the power probe 4 going for $155. I thought that was pretty cheap
Edit here is the link
http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/PPI-PP401AS.html

 

[thegroundpounder99]

I bought my brother the 4 and he loves it (he's and automotive tech) He originally wanted the Hook but after seeing the 4's signal testing , fuel injection tests and the size of the hook he wanted the 4. I'm a electrical guy myself, just have never used my PP3. It's been in my box for years but I just stick w/ jumpers, a DMM, jumpers and a hi-beam lol