snap on eect400 test light with voltage display

[Brownsfan]

If all I was doing was troubleshooting I could see leaving them always plugged into the meter. But most of the time I am testing wires for new component installation. Sometimes in plugs in tight spots and the load pro leads are way to bulky for evey day use. But when I need them they are great at what they do. They have helped me diagnose many problems fast. Its a great tool.

 

[amlv20]

Every one has there own way at electrical,I don't blame you I would listen to my own dad and brother before anyone else.but you shouldn't give a damn about the other guys in the shop laughing at you over electrical.every one has their own way at electrical it's all up to what makes them comfterble and fixes the problem right that matters.and corrosion isn't the only thing that causes voltage drop,don't let pin fit and pulled/partly broken wires bite you in the ***.theres more faults out there than just short to ground,open, and "corrosion" that can cause things not to work.for now I think I'll keep the load pros connected to my meter and see how they work out.good to know they will work as regular leads under ohms or amps ,and I know there's nothing to load with those tests.i was just wondering why the manual said not to.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I picked one up yesterday. Originally was getting a bulb for my matco light, but I was impressed.

I paid 75 I think

 

[ads47]

It seems this was a good thread to freshen up. Several pages of discussion on it. I think everyone will agree. Bottom line best tool to have if you have the knowledge to solve any issue is the multimeter. The multimeter together with Dan's leads make a great combo for all around trouble shooting and no need to carry around a headlight bulb or other load to test with. If all you are doing is new installation etc and rarely have to track down a sporadic or troublesome wiring stick with just the multimeter. Each tool, the multimeter, the PP3 and the LoadPro all have strong cases for there use which is why I own all three (hence being a tool ***** and member here). The only thing I don't think has a place and doesn't seem to have much support is SnapOn's knock off. I hope they make it right with Dan. Tomorrow is work on the truck day so I am sure some if not all will get a workout as I am rewiring my entire radio/computer console. Hope everyone else has a great Sunday supposed to be 75 and sunny here.. yeah!!


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[Tarheelgarage]

I'm the electrical guy in the shop and get all the **** electrical jobs...
I own and use both the PP3 and the LoadPro. The LoadPro stays on my Mac Et332 DMM and it has proved itself over the years. I find the problems other shops miss after throwing parts and $s at it without success.

Get Dan Sullivan's book and get your head wrapped around what he is teaching and you will be the sparky in your shop...if that is what you want...

Dan's a great guy, lives in NC and I met him about 10 years ago at one of his first training sessions.

 

[joel63]

I own and use both the PP3 and the LoadPro. The LoadPro stays on my Mac Et332 DMM and it has proved itself over the years. I find the problems other shops miss after throwing parts and $s at it without success.

Get Dan Sullivan's book and get your head wrapped around what he is teaching and you will be the sparky in your shop...if that is what you want...

^^^^^

Dan's a great guy, lives in NC and I met him about 10 years ago at one of his first training sessions.

I've read Dan's book and learned a lot about running down those common electrical gremlins.

The eect400, the Load Pro, and the PP3 are 3 different test tools.

Just a matter of knowing when to use each tool.

 

[Brian_Sause]

Just found anohter one this morning and its hard to explain how simpel it was I work on harvesters and plows a lot and we have real bad problems with corrosion becuase of the fertiliser and stuff we are all the time spraying. Got a code for a sensor and it was a 3wire sensor and when i cheked the voltage at the hot and ground side at the conector it said all is good with full voltege but when i pushed the load pro button the voltage fell flat on its ***. it was only 1.3V when i pushed the button and then I put the grouond lead on chasis and retested and the voltage dropped agian to 1.3V so i tested up towards the fuse and found 5 pins corrosed in a bulk head conector and mine wasone of them. Cleaned them all and snapped it shut and all was good. I knew that the wirewasnt open or shorted (to gruond - thanks brother) and all that was left was resistence so the load pro showed it and then 10 minutes later we were out harvesting again. Im pretty much done. I dont know this sullivan guy and he might be an *** like some f you say but his tool works and im sold. Btw the other guys in the shop didsnt laugh today. that felt good

 

[Brownsfan]

If you would have done things their way you might still be working on it. The way some manuals and older methods take way too much time sometimes. You just taught the older guys something.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I saw the video, he was comparing the EECT400 to his LoadPro and he went on and on about how Snap-on ripped him off. To me, one is a fancy test light and the other is a fancy multimeter lead. Two completely different tool. :

The problem is, both are sold to technicians to solve the same problem !

The problem really is inadequate "real world" training, compounded by schools and techs not having the "right tool".

In all honesty he keeps praising how his LoadPro is the end all of electronic diagnostic tools, yet his fancy leads are useless without a multimeter.

True. I am certain that was on purpose to keep the cost down and because most techs already have a meter.

So why doesn't SnapOn or Electronic Specialties take the next step and combine the functionality into one tool ?

 

[theoldwizard1]

I've read Dan's book and learned a lot about running down those common electrical gremlins.

The eect400, the Load Pro, and the PP3 are 3 different test tools.

Just a matter of knowing when to use each tool.

Yep ! Training first. Then knowing which is the correct tool.