power probe hook

[Toolhorder]

Anyone see this new power probe??? I may have to retire the PP3

 

[jeep450]

Nobody is stocking them yet, power probe does have them in stock though.

$499 retail price.

 

[2JZGTESC300]

Eager to try this new one out as well. I have a older Blue Point one, it's pretty much beaten up.

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Anyone see this new power probe??? I may have to retire the PP3

Ouch on the price.

I think you will be selling your current one to help pay for it. I do wish the showed what the heck the hook was for? (small wire amp clamp?)

 

[Toolhorder]

Holy **** I didn't see the price. That's a little excessive I think. It's pretty neat looking in the video but I'm getting along pretty nicely with the PP3 for my job.

 

[t100]

why the hell it has to be that big? one of the reasons I like PP3 because it can get into tight spots.

 

[JASTECH]

I have the PP3 Master kit in my basket at Amazon for $224.00, guess I need to wait, it's only credit.

 

[Toolhorder]

I need to know if this new power probe can just diagnose the problem for me, lol
You just touch the probe to the circuit in question and the display is like, "change door look module"

 

[Tarheelgarage]

I need to know if this new power probe can just diagnose the problem for me, lol
You just touch the probe to the circuit in question and the display is like, "change door look module"

You forgot about that rocker switch. You know, the one that if press to +12V, it lets the smoke out of al those "defective" modules in the car.....

 

[Fedwrench]

This may be a case of less is more. By trying to add to much to the existing power probe they may ruin it. I saw an add for in in PTEN. The hook is an inductive clamp of sorts.

A power probe definitely isn't a silver bullet but, I have seen techs in a hurry over the years fry modules by not knowing which circuit they were applying power to. Used in conjunction with a wiring diagram, it can be a great tool but, I think they may be trying to make it do too much with the hook and dvom. The power probe was never (at least in my mind) meant to replace a fluke meter.

 

[rodm1]

http://www.powerprobe.com/PPH1_Hook.html

 

[defy]

Do want one of these! Where can I buy?

 

[defy]

anyone?

 

[jeep450]

anyone?

I've got them on order but have not gotten them in yet. I don't think anybody has these in stock yet.

 

[signcrafter]

anyone?

Click on the link right above your post and then click where it says "where to buy"!

 

[xurusaibobx]

wow thing looks like a multimeter size!

i like the circuit breaker function and the load/amps display neat! they come a long way from the old school 1 switch power probe stick

 

[defy]

Click on the link right above your post and then click where it says "where to buy"!

None of the places it lists have online sites with them on there.

 

[Bobboflynn]

Got mine yesterday. I will be using it tomorrow to diagnose an electrical issue at work. It can do a lot of different things. It can read ohms and amps at same time, test relays, and even read pulse with and duty cycle. I ordered mine 3 weeks ago through snap on. And my dealer told me that snap on now has some in stock for new orders. I was also told it is exclusive to the major tool companies right now.

 

[chadster1]

I got some on my truck. $499

 

[Avinal]

Only a few selected sellers will be allowed to sell and your looking aroun$500.00 but should help cut diag time! Snap on Matco and a few others but no retailers other than that. I already got one today just adding to one two and three. I love them

 

[vga]

I just picked up a probe 3 this week. I think this combined with my Fluke 117 is all I will need to take care of any problems I may encounter. I just need to learn to use it now that I have it!! This new hook thing may be more trouble than its worth.

 

[signcrafter]

Only a few selected sellers will be allowed to sell and your looking aroun$500.00 but should help cut diag time! Snap on Matco and a few others but no retailers other than that. I already got one today just adding to one two and three. I love them

Can you tell me what the hook has over the pp3 that makes it 350 dollars more? I just don't see the value in it. If you have money to throw away by all means get two of them but I think most would be better off with the pp3 and a fluke.

 

[Bking]

I have had mine for about 2 month's now and would not trade it for any other power probe tool out there

some of the features that are kick a** about this tool are

its an Ohm meeter
showes battery voltage and the voltage of the wire you are testing
has 10 circuit breakers built in ranging from 2a to 65a
has 9 ac thresh holds ranging from .1 to 50
has 5 voltage drop ranging from .2 to 3v
you can do current draw testing
you can measure ac peak to peak testing
you can test relay's
has arc detection you can check pulse count, duty cycle and positive and negative pulse with great for injectors (check time fuel injector is on and off), cruise controls, idel air control motors and fuel metering solenoids knock sensors, wheel speed sensors, cam & crank sensors
can operate from 12 to 48 vdc
volage measurements from 0-99.9vdc/vac
ohms from .001 to 15 meg ohms
amps .001 to 99.9 amps
has a latch on pulse or momentary power to tip or ground to tip


I would not trade my power probe for any thing it took the place of my ppIII and my multimeter best investment on diag tool ever

I give it

 

[Toolhorder]

I have had mine for about 2 month's now and would not trade it for any other power probe tool out there

some of the features that are kick a** about this tool are

its an Ohm meeter
showes battery voltage and the voltage of the wire you are testing
has 10 circuit breakers built in ranging from 2a to 65a
has 9 ac thresh holds ranging from .1 to 50
has 5 voltage drop ranging from .2 to 3v
you can do current draw testing
you can measure ac peak to peak testing
you can test relay's
has arc detection you can check pulse count, duty cycle and positive and negative pulse with great for injectors (check time fuel injector is on and off), cruise controls, idel air control motors and fuel metering solenoids knock sensors, wheel speed sensors, cam & crank sensors
can operate from 12 to 48 vdc
volage measurements from 0-99.9vdc/vac
ohms from .001 to 15 meg ohms
amps .001 to 99.9 amps
has a latch on pulse or momentary power to tip or ground to tip


I would not trade my power probe for any thing it took the place of my ppIII and my multimeter best investment on diag tool ever

I give it

That's great but how many times do you need to do all those things?

 

[Dan_Sullivan]

Every tool has some value, and some people succeed with Powerprobe. But I'm disappointed that the LOADpro Leads I developed in a class in 1999 and patented in 2002 haven't been better promoted. At $70 people assume it doesn't work, and the tool companies have a harder time seeing a profit. It's a set of voltmeter leads you simply attach to your digital meter, and when you see voltage, you push the LOADpro button and immediately load the circuit to test conductivity.

The Powerprobe hook is $500 and more profitable. For $300 you can get the TMX 589 Tech Meter kit which includes a digital meter, the LOADpro leads, my 200 page electrical book and a one-hour DVD on meter reading and diagnostics.

If you read the voltmeter correctly, you only need to read voltage and load the circuit to recognize if it's open, shorted-to-ground or corroded (the only 3 faults in a single wire).

I know people will argue and say that it can't be that easy, but it it. I've been teaching electricity for 27 years and if there's one thing I understand, it's that people make it harder than it needs to be. The Powerprobe Hook is waaaaaay too complicated and has functions that really aren't all that helpful.

My opinion - but before you slam me (as I expect might happen) watch this and decide for yourself:

 

[defy]

Every tool has some value, and some people succeed with Powerprobe. But I'm disappointed that the LOADpro Leads I developed in a class in 1999 and patented in 2002 haven't been better promoted. At $70 people assume it doesn't work, and the tool companies have a harder time seeing a profit. It's a set of voltmeter leads you simply attach to your digital meter, and when you see voltage, you push the LOADpro button and immediately load the circuit to test conductivity.

The Powerprobe hook is $500 and more profitable. For $300 you can get the TMX 589 Tech Meter kit which includes a digital meter, the LOADpro leads, my 200 page electrical book and a one-hour DVD on meter reading and diagnostics.

If you read the voltmeter correctly, you only need to read voltage and load the circuit to recognize if it's open, shorted-to-ground or corroded (the only 3 faults in a single wire).

I know people will argue and say that it can't be that easy, but it it. I've been teaching electricity for 27 years and if there's one thing I understand, it's that people make it harder than it needs to be. The Powerprobe Hook is waaaaaay too complicated and has functions that really aren't all that helpful.

My opinion - but before you slam me (as I expect might happen) watch this and decide for yourself:

I agree with what your saying, and own both a power probe and a set of your leads. However I find myself always reaching for the power probe first, I think this is because 99% of the time it is quicker and easier to use in the type of faults we get in this area. I am definitely aware of the problem of reading voltage that has no load on it, I had a LED lighting fault recently that was due to voltage drop, however I do not come across this kind of fault a lot, and the power probes benefits still outweigh the downsides it has.

Maybe its personal preference and convenience in my case.

My 2c anyway.

 

[MrMark]

how is Durham these days?

 

[LA1Z24]

I have the hook and a pp3. The hook is nice but has some flaws. Its slow number one. Takes about a second or 2 for the reading to show up and a light to turn on. Also it seems a bit flaky at times and the screen shutters.

 

[FiendFX]

Looks ghetto to me. Sorry to offend.

 

[richfinn]

Every tool has some value, and some people succeed with Powerprobe. But I'm disappointed that the LOADpro Leads I developed in a class in 1999 and patented in 2002 haven't been better promoted. At $70 people assume it doesn't work, and the tool companies have a harder time seeing a profit. It's a set of voltmeter leads you simply attach to your digital meter, and when you see voltage, you push the LOADpro button and immediately load the circuit to test conductivity.

The Powerprobe hook is $500 and more profitable. For $300 you can get the TMX 589 Tech Meter kit which includes a digital meter, the LOADpro leads, my 200 page electrical book and a one-hour DVD on meter reading and diagnostics.

If you read the voltmeter correctly, you only need to read voltage and load the circuit to recognize if it's open, shorted-to-ground or corroded (the only 3 faults in a single wire).

I know people will argue and say that it can't be that easy, but it it. I've been teaching electricity for 27 years and if there's one thing I understand, it's that people make it harder than it needs to be. The Powerprobe Hook is waaaaaay too complicated and has functions that really aren't all that helpful.

My opinion - but before you slam me (as I expect might happen) watch this and decide for yourself:

Dan I have some Load-Pro leads and I think they are great and use them all the time

They take away any doubt and speed things up a lot for me

Thanks

 

[flagator]

Ive been trying to find the hook for under $400 but it seems pretty expensive everywhere. I found one website The Tool People that was offering it on sale for $361.99 and free shipping but thats the best I found still a bit pricey. Im probably going to get one and Ill let you all know how it does... I put a link below.
Power Probe Hook

 

[bornlucky]

hi dan
I have just ordered a set of your leads from ebay uk,been looking to purchase these for a while now,
I do quite a lot of electrical testing and think these will be a great addition to my tool kit. there is only one problem i have found here in the uk, they are very poorly advertised our tool van operators have never herd of them and i personally only found out about them on a forum.
These really are a great tool at a fantastic price, hope you can get the sales and coverage these deserve.
regards martin

 

[Ed ke6bnl]

Ouch on the price.

I think you will be selling your current one to help pay for it. I do wish the showed what the heck the hook was for? (small wire amp clamp?)

I say on a tv show the hook is just to hang it on something.

 

[Mechanico]

I can't decide for the life of me which Power Probe to get.
Just to have power and ground anywhere on the vehicle with a momentary switch by itself is a major plus. And that to me is where the PP really shines.

If you have light issues on trailers, Ac fans, window motors etc. You can quickly test them and see if they work. Anything that needs a quick power or ground, you have that with even the most basic PP.

The hook has gotten so complicated it just doesn't seem to me like something that would still be working in 20 years along side the simple PP2.

I don't know why but digital screens fail. Ever seen an old radio that didn't have a digital screen still working after 60 years. And how many digital screen radios can you think of right this second that the radio may work but the screen has long since gone blank.
Or the volume don't work any longer.