LOADpro® vs. Volt-pro vs. Powerprobe® vs. Corrosion
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- I've finally done a head to head to head experiment showing the fundamental difference between these 3 tools and how they do and don't see corrosion. 80% of electrical faults are in wires - LOADpro and the Voltmeter-only diagnostic method tests wires - first - fast.
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22 years later an I just bought one. Very excited to start using it. Thanks for fighting the good fight Dan! Never stop doing what is right
Anyone who doesn't clearly see that the LOADpro is far superior to a power probe, VoltPRO or test light, doesn't understand how the tool is used or perhaps how electricity works. This guy made an awesome tool and is an awesome teacher. I'm glad I bought this tool and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Keep up the good work bud!
Daniel, I have your book and your Load Pro. Simply the best electrical book out there! Haters are going to hate, you worked you ass off to develop this tool. They responded by infringing, and making it "their own". Just wanted to let you know that I get it and most other guys I know do as well. Thanks for your vids..... I just found your channel. Yes, I know longer use scotch tabs......
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I bought the load pro a few weeks ago. My time locating the bad spots in circuits has dropped dramatically. I found a wire with heavy resistance in a starter relay circuit that would have had me chasing my tail just days before, found it in minutes. My boss has 20+ years experience over me and he chose the power probe and suggested I invest in one as well. Not being the sharpest at electrical I researched for a long time before choosing the Load Pro. Very happy I did. Now if I can just get my boss to believe it works. P.S. bought the FET book with it-great combination, really helping me improve my electrical diagnostic abilities.
+Steed “Still Hunter 69” Andersen Go to my channel, I have videos on there showing real world finds using the load pro. That should convince him. It's a awesome tool. Been using it since 2009.
Love my load-pro. I'm not a professional mechanic and this tool has proved to be every bit as easy to use as advertised!! Saved me a lot of time and money!! Thanks Dan for a great tool!
Cool - thanks - send an email to Nick Pinchuk (CEO Snap-on) and tell him he should've responded to my first email in 2011 instead of making me sue them... jean.m.rauen@snapon.com
As a retired industrial electrician and electronic technician of many years you are a great teacher and a great inventer of this tool. I have dealt with alot of circuit voltage drops in my time and I bought this tool only because I believe in you and in your great product. I have used it and it's one of the best tools ever. This tool is not just for automotive but any circuits of up to 28 volts AC or DC.
The voltmeter reads battery voltage but doesn't need battery voltage to operate. The other tools need to be connected to the battery, in order to read the battery, or they don't work at all. A mirror doesn't need electricity to see your reflection - a video camera does. I can use the voltmeter anywhere on a vehicle to read voltage - but I don't need to hook it to the battery. It's pretty simple. Keep reading.
You should probably mention that while a dmm doesn't need system voltage of the equipment your working on, it does indeed need/have a battery (primarily as a reminder I guess). Without it the meter, and load pro as well, are useless. I've seen plenty of guys waste hours on a diagnosis just to end up being low/corroded batteries in their meter. If you end up on a road service and forgot to pack spare batteries, you're SOL.
I don't understand the reason for the comparison either. Aside from reading voltage the power probe and load pro doesn't share any other functions of one another.....or do they? I don't even know what that third tool was you were comparing so I'll refrain from comment on it. I do own a power probe and it is awesome for most things but it doesn't load test circuits. I got a light that pulls approx 3.5 amps for that. I've been strongly considering getting a load pro just for a little more simplicity, hence what lead me here.
In reference to your comment in the video about poking wires, it's never a good idea to pierce a wire but there are times when it is unavoidable and it should only ever be implemented as an absolute last resort. Make sure to seal the poke hole up when you're finished.
All three are valid tools for diagnosis. Using your head for what is needed to correctly and efficiently preform the diagnosis is the first thing.
The only issue is when you get a false reading on a test and you go to the next step you have already failed
I ordered this tool through my Snap On Truck, albeit under the Blue Point brand, my dealer took 3 weeks to get it in as it came from the US on special order, he told me he’s never sold one before or since, he has two trucks covering a huge area, simpliest tool, fool proof and it works..!! Thank you Mr Sullivan.
Thank you for your honesty and patience with mean jealousies of small minded people! I’m retired and still trying to learn although it’s a challenge for me. I haven’t used my new load pro yet but the time and frustration I expect to save is worth twice what it sold for.
I purchased your LoadPRO test leads and your probe kit. I am a heavy equipment mechanic. LoadPRO saves me a LOT of TIME! It has found a bad/internally corroded battery cable lug, a bad starter relay, and a bad heater blower switch. But, most of the time it does not find anything wrong, and that's where it is most useful to me. Because I have no dead ends to diagnose! I can simply replace the part and be done knowing the battery, wiring, fuses, and switches are not the problem.
Nice tool. Never speak from a point of resentment. Never speak about other products. Any publicity is good publicity. The human attention span is short. If they clicked here, then feed them positive, uplifting and fun information about your product. Always compliment other products if they are good. Briefly. Keep up the good work don't give up. Be real and talk about your love for tools and innovation and make people like you. Talk of serving customers, helping technicians and a job well done.
Good tool and good demo ,you can also see the stress ,don't let life get the better of you . I will give your tool a try
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Thanks for your efforts man. Its amazing how the added resistance from the pot shut the engine down. You just sold me on it. I'm gonna try one, I could never build one this nice.
Hi Dan I bought my first loadpro in 2015 and used it so much it was a game changer . I'm on my second loadpro .well done what an invention.
Top tool dan, its been a great asset to me in the 10 months I've had it. I left the military after 8 years as a mechanic and still struggled on the basic electrics. After a little bit of learning and then finding this tool its been great. I try telling everyone who will listen how great it is and how much its saves. Sometimes feels like I'm banging my head against wall when their still testing with a test light or the old power probe with green/ red LEDs
This is a great tool and very handy to be able to load the circuit at the push of a button. There are other ways to load a circuit of course but this is an easy convenient way to do so. Kudos to you for coming up with the idea!
dan you are a genius !!!!!!! the way you explain things make perfect sense. haters will hate . dont mind them.
Dan
Great training videos.
Your a great teacher.
Wish I had discovered this tool and the lessons sooner.
I now have 2 ofvyour tools. One for work and 1 for home. I bought the book too.
Please keep sharing your training videos.
There are more guys like me out there that haven't discovered this tool. Persistence!
After 15 years in the business and cars getting more electrically dependent I ordered this tool as soon as I saw it. It will be a blessing over light bulbs and wires strung everywhere.
I will pick up the tool. I also enjoy watching you and your vast knowledge. Keep up the great work.
i bought the load pro off the snap on truck and now it is my permanent set of leads it works great and saves ALOT off time this is a great tool THANK YOU DAN!!!
I just happened on this channel and i am an electronic engineer. I see easily the real true value on the diagnostic side of this tool. Before i give too much feedback i am going to test it as well, i am sure my findings will be as good as described and can not wait to try it. I also was a semi mechanic/ heavy equipment mechanic for over 23 years and it just makes sense to me as he describes!! Wow i must have just got out of being a mechanic and then going to college to get my engineers degree when you put this on the market, i sure could have used this product and saved me tons of hours tracking down problems!!
You are definitely NOT an electronics engineer my friend. Any engineer or electronics amateur would definitely know how this tool fundamentally works. I'll give you a hint on the two main components that make up the probe- switch and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. It's a year too late but better late than never.....
This is an amazing tool, for the price it can’t be beat. I still use my load probe but this is an excellent go to tool. It makes the job easy to do. Thanks for the product.
I bought this tool and use it all the time, it works great and identifies electrical issues very fast if you use it correctly. Daniel, I sincerely hope that you sell a million of them and reach the American dream.
Great and simple explanation. This is why I purchased the load pro makes my diagnosing simple & fast!
I have so much to learn and find some what you're saying confusing but you're a great teacher. You have a great tool and shouldn't have to explain yourself to anybody there always Skeptics out there. I'm going to try to watch all your videos and your books and get better at this. Keep up the good work teach I believe in you. Thx for the great videos
One of this best electrical test tools I ever bought. Now other mechanics in my garage have one after seeing how it works. Great Job...
I recently purchased the Load Pro. I haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet but I have it and I will be prepared. I won’t let anyone sway me from my purchases. I do
, however, like your presentation and the proof is in the pudding. You,Sir, have presentment your case well. I look forward to your videos and your inventions.
Thank you Daniel Sullivan for all your hard work brother! God bless you!
Dan' I'm a fleet Mechanic with over 25+ years in the field!! (YES) i have a LoadPro and use it on EVERYTHING!!!.. I show this tool off all the time to new people and it only takes that (One) time that i prove it to the new guy why i use this tool over any thing.. Yes I'm what people call the go to guy when it comes to fixing electrical trouble.. Heck" if a had one of your LoadPro banners i would have it over my tool box.
Yeah mann, I'm definitely a auto technician now, I'm showing off on guys that proclaimed they know it all. I get the job done faster than ever, thanks to the investor, Daniel, lode pro is my best money maker, hahaha.
Awesome tool Dan, genius! I am a marine electronics tech for 20 plus years and deal with voltage drop issues on a daily basis. In my arsenal I have a power probe 3, portable TDR, fox and hound, test light, etc. I wish I had known about your tool years ago. I look forward to whipping up on some messed up wiring with your tool. Take care-
I work in the auto field and this is the first time heard of this tool and it is awesome. Keep on fight for you tool.
You are the man! I have very little use for one of you testers, but I may buy one anyway.
My greatest compliment to you is that I have bought your product!!! Thank you!
Hi Dan! So sorry for your grief! You have a great tool! I don't use mine much as I am welder first. But when I need it after some times weeks it works when I plug it in. You have made a great contribution to the industry! So some day it will be recognised for what it is. You have done all you can so sit back and relax! As my dad used to say a difference of opinion is what makes a horse race and the best hose doesn't always win.
the theory approach to the problem with the great tool ruling out 66% of the possible faults in an instant is impressive enough. the 80% of the entire problem originate from crossroads of wirings with ease of diagnosing it is everything. your are an engineer teacher sir!
IM PROUD OF YOU BEING A MECHANIC THAT MADE THIS TOOL. I THINK YOUR PRODUCT IS A GOOD PRODUCT WILL BUY YOUR TEST LEADS SOON HANG IN THERE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DON'T GET FRUSTRATED OR ANGRY.
Hello Dan! I took your FET training class at Kokosing in 2008 i believe, It was the best training i have ever had, I now own a repair business of my own, and Load pro leads are the only thing allowed on a electrical repair. I have been called out to help other shops when their guys have a issue, and i always instruct them toward your book, and leads. I believe this product is one of the largest assets i own, due to the fact we can diagnose any issue!!! Thank you, keep going!! PS great Koko patch
Let me tell you one thing thank you this idea is amazing I think everyone that's doubted you simply doesnt know or understand electrical analysis as a certified master tech this tool is simply non replaceable by ANY other testing equipment of 10 times its price keep up the good work and license it before it's too late
Dan , I just diagnosed this exact scenario on a Cummins ISX and found corrosion in the very connector you are testing. I solved an intermittent fault that had plagued a customer for months.
I have the original Teslight and Load Pro. I have saved several customers from needlessly replacing ECMs on Cat engines. Most don't realize the difference between voltage and current. Keep up the good work.
Thanks - a particularly nice way to start an otherwise bad week... I appreciate it.
Dan,
I really like what you are doing to get technicians to understand the real world of electrical diagnosing. A great contribution to the industry!
I have the LOADpro and bought your 200 page book and gained a much better understanding for how electricity works. You make it very clear as to how to identify open, shorted and resistive circuits.
You have a lot of passion and I really need more like you on my team.
I wish you much success in selling your LOADpro.
Regards, Jeff, Power Probe, Inc.
How much is Daniel's book?
I bought the LoadPro. Great tool. Make's Electrical work a lot less stressful. Keep fighting the Corporate greed, and never give up the good fight.
I buy this tool , a year ago from the Snap on truck, and it is the best, !!! Congrats Sullivan! !!
If you don't mind one kindred spirit to another, I really appreciate a man that has the courage of his convictions and the proof to back his s*** up!
Keep up the good fight! I've been there lot of bruises but worth it!
I have been a mechanic for 45 years and I am going to get one next week it is a great tool to have in my toolbox
Jeff - Thanks for your comments and wishes. It's been a long, hard road going solo for 13 years, but if you've kept up with me you know I don't quit. It's awkward for me because I like certain features of your tool, but everyone ignored me because they said my tool was "just another powerprobe". I really wish we could work together to solve this diagnostic problem.Too many guys really need help and the future will really be miserable if guys aren't brought up to speed. Thanks again- Dan Sullivan
Can the loadpro be used with any multimeter or witch do you find it work best with i wanted to buy the power probe multimeter ??? Please reply
@@johnb1121 Try www.esitest.com/589.html - check Amazon. The power probe meter is just an off-the-shelf meter - nothing special. I have one. It works fine.
@@bivideo7 thankyou
Just bought you leads and book. Appreciate your educational videos on auto electrical, It has been a big help. Newer cars, truck and tractors have gotten a lot more complicated since I worked for GM and Ford. You would put yourself in a better light to lose the chip and attitude. You will all ways have ignorant and negative people. Let your work, your product and your word do the talking and sales will follow. I for one appreciate you sharing your knowledge your time and efforts. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you.
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DO NOT WORRY too much about negative comments........you are doing your part...very good help .....
I use your Loadpro leads daily diagnosing 24v systems on European trucks and i must say its great, easy to use and it doesn't lie! Keep up the good work. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and new year.
Hi Dan, great Video and tool, you are correct in what you say, here in the UK I teach motor vehicle technology, and before that I worked for Landrover for 20 years. I refer my students to your video's. Keep it up, the good work, and pay no attention to what others say. An auto electrican here in the UK recommened your probe, he used his all the time, infact it has become his main diagnostic tool for wiring fault finding.
Great video, great tool. I'm convinced, and congratulations on an incredible product!!
Thank you Daniel ! , Hope you still going strong ! Best wishes from Denmark
looks like great tool im planning to purchase one soon! thank you for your invention!
I bought the tool and the book and i am amazed with what it does, To bad I’ve been straggling for years without it if I would’ve known that this tool existed five years ago it would’ve saved me thousands of dollars and many headaches, thanks mr Sullivan for this invention, it really will save the mechanics and customers a lot of money and time.
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOU ALWAYS GET DOWN TO THE POINT GREAT JOB
Hi Dan,you are the Man. Was going to buy the powerprobe hook to up my game,but at £350+vat is quite expensive so thought i had better do my homework on this product before i committed to buy.Then i came across you and your product. after about the third or fourth video,i ordered the loadpro and your book. Brilliant. You have opened my eyes,made me think hard and ignited my thirst for knowledge again. Thanks for that. Every you say makes sense to me. keep up the good work Dan. And again,many thanks.
You're welcome. Glad you were able to understand my colonial twang. let me know if you have any questions about the book or how to use the leads...
Daniel Sullivan Hi,Dan,thank you for responding. Your colonial twang is no problem,you speak good easy to understand simple english. have not read all the book yet and do have questions but will try and workout myself first. Only question i will ask at this point is that having read the instruction manual supplied with the loadpro, the test procedure to test the tool states that i should see 25ohms resistance, i am seeing 25.6ohms. Is this ok?
Tim Leer oops,approximately 25ohms.
👍👍 I own this tool and use it along with the voltage drop test method. I find that the tool and voltage drop testing is a very accurate and definitive way of testing electrical circuits.
(Simple, quick, easy and reliable)
Just found this guy. I love everything he represents. I’m buying the book and the loadpro
Nice video, keep up the good work. And I think you're a great salesman beyond your other skills.
I have all those tools in my box.But I use your tool( loadpro) all the times and the other two collecting dust . Like you said Loadpro is more precise , no limitation and easier to use and I love it.
Thank you and merry Christmas
Brilliant bit of kit I've had mine about for about 2wks and today they paid for themself. Saab 9-3 no fuel pump. I had 12v at the pump but it still didnt work, hit the button and it went down to 1.2v traced the wire back to a plug under the bat tray that was green with corrosion. Using these leads gave me the confidents to say the fault was in the power side and in turn saved me time, and the customer money. Another garage had already put a pump in it because they thought it had + and -.
Nice video I like how you believe in yourself and your integrity.
Hi I'm from New Zealand I ordered my loadpro leads n FET book on ebay as I wanted to educate myself on electrical diagnostics being a DIY person . I've seen many u tube videos but none as comprehensive and True to the meaning Electrical diagnostics , exceptional quality products, when I become competent and confident in my diagnostics I too will upload how to videos as a testimony to how it helped me and how it will help others just like me. Keep up the awesome work Dan The Man...
Thomas - if you want to repay me - put me and my wife up so we can afford to visit NZ! Otherwise, thank you very, very much. It makes my heart stay focused to know that the work I'm doing is helping people. I need to feed my kids, but not at the expense of ethics and integrity. If you need help with the videos (get the best camera, tripod and remote audio input you can afford), let me know. There can't be enough good information out there. Techs are smart - but the systems never really affords us the opportunity to show it. Proud of you!
Awesome leads can't work without them thank you.
Dan, You are a great teacher and a salesman.
great tool. I learned lots from this video.
Dan you a genius. You made a great tool & you teaching people electricity. If they don't like it they don't have to watch your page. The problem is them not you.
this is awsome! great video. just purchased your book and now i'm sold on the load pro!
thank you
What an amazing tool
I'm glad I found this video
Fantastic presentation Dan !! I am lost for words trying to understand why anyone could not see how it works. I think you should have mentioned as well that the other testers only use battery ground and not circuit ground because in my experience I find more circuit grounds with high resistance that circuit power wires.
This is by far the best vid. showing the capabilities of your tool. I use it all the time. Keep showing the other tools because it makes yours look real good.
Daniel, first off I can a big fan. I have both the Load Pro and one of your books. I use my load pro on my Power Probe. I recreated this same test on a gasoline engine and I was able to see a voltage drop using the Power Probe by hitting the button to see battery voltage and then testing the connection at the plug and finding .3 volts less. I then did what I always do and connected the Load Pro to the Power Probe and tested with the Load button and with the 500mv load I got 9.7v. As a note I really wish that you would make the Load Pro II with banana jacks so that I can use all of my Fluke adapters, (mainly my back Probe pins). I would certainly be one of your first customers for one.
doing a great job dan your a great teacher I been watching your videos, i like how detailed the videos are that's how you can tell been doing this all your life and a master technician
Thanks... Still plugging away.
Great video... Mr Sullivan
Going to purchase one... As an Electrical Engineer I understand the need to be efficient in my work... I do residential electrical repairs and mods in the homes and started customizing vehicles (wiring systems) and found loadpro to be a excellent product.... I also started working ( troubleshooting) automotive and going to be using your product.
Second, started doing UA-cam videos and going to use your product ( per your promission) in my vehicle videos .. ( if I could only use this in my residential videos, lol)... Great product.....forget the dislikes ....
Keep up the of work....
I've been using this tool for years I just ran across this video it's amazing that not too many people know about it this is the way to go now I just use a Milwaukee 12 volt with a couple jumpers to load anything cool tool bro big kicker now they're like 50 bucks I spent almost $200 on it back in the day.
I still use my original loadpro,the yellow one called teslite.good tool Mr Sullivan.
That,s amazing what he do this men, I,m glad , I,m pround to be contemporary with him...thank for all, Daniel Sullivan
I started working for cummins 2.5 years ago as a green horne..i needed to load some wires in a harness one day and a buddy said to try his load pro instead of hooking a bulb into play and it worked so effortlessely and ive used one ever since to diagnos issues..great tool with this i actually find no use for a power probe
I'm getting this tool. It's going too be a time saver. So much faster than loading the Circuit with a headlight. I think if the inventor would tell people it was a headlight test with the push of a button,anybody who does diagnostics would buy one.
Good job man working on what you know and believe I do not have a load pro maybe one day keep on it you deserve it
Daniel i bought this tool with your electrical book best 100 bucks i have ever spend it amazing.
You are way too good at this stuff man!😀
I bought a loadpro but was unable to really use it at first because tips were too dull to penetrate the wire. I sharpened them and now it works great.
this is a great tool, it's mind boggling why the haters hate when the should congratulate!!
Nice stuff. Greatly enjoyed the tutorials. The concept (and value) of voltage drop will not be recognized people without basic electrical knowledge. The concepy of the IR drop is essential to understanding what is happenning. The mechanic today has to have some basic electrical theory to effectively troubleshoot. I loved your comments on the training manuals!
Just bought one of these after watching this video 😊
Teacher is the overyears godblessing memory . So thank you for thanks giving there are yet to be .
Thanks for the Tool and instructions, it works great for this diy’r , simple to understand and use.
How the hell have I fought electrical faults for 15 years, banged my head against anything solid, spent money on a power probe and still just now heard of this tool. Damn I'm buying it today.
Partly because Powerprobe paid off a bunch of morons on UA-cam and the internet to badmouth me, and I had to fight a patent infringement lawsuit that I lost, and you lose heart - and run out of money...
@@bivideo7sorry to hear that. The little guy always gets screwed. Hopefully something will work out for you in the long rub
I noticed the load pro and the dan Sullivan book in the uk mac tool mans van last week. so I got both items today and look forward to reading the book and using the load pro.
good job , hopefully , life becomes easier all round.
Dan ,this test you have done is very clear to understand (i am a novice) been looking at learning some electrical trouble shooting .For me your tool is perfect.I love how clear it is and that it fits any DVM and you are not tied to a car battery or have to have a spare battery.The power probe looks good for applying voltage etc but does not do what the load pro can do !! shame power pro could not have got with you and incorporated both together some how .I think volt pro looks crap and cheap.
awesome tool man, I hope u continue the success u deserve, anybody who argues the value of this tool simply doesnt grasp electrical diagnostics or are upset that they already bought a power probe ;)
I enjoy your books which I learned a lot from and your tool is nice.
Hi Dan, I dont know if you read these at this point in time, but it is now April 2018 and I purchased your Load Pro kit with manual and your Electrical Training Cars system and they are GREAT !
Hello Dan! I have found your product loadpro over here in the UK..I have put in an order already should receive deivery next week.looking forward to using it..Once again thanks for adding a valuable and usable electric diag tool to the tech world..as Master tech myself I look forward to listening to more of your advice!! BTW..Y've got great sense of humour cheers!
Thanks very much. Did you also get the book? I'll bet the dent in the wall from me banging my head is bloodier and bigger than yours... It's been a very difficult 13 years.
Dan I'm a master mechanic for kia and I've been using load pro for three years and it is great, don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
I first saw this tool on EricTheCarGuy. After seeing this video I am impress. I definitely going buy it.
Thanks Dan I had one went bad just order 2 off of Amazon …. This is the truth it works ….
I want one! will be buying one SOON!