That is a great subject to cover. It is a good idea to check test equipment periodically. In the case of your circuit probe I bet it is the switch. A lot of people have recommended pushing the button on the probe and then touching the tip to the circuit to be energized rather than touching the tip and then pushing the button. This supposedly prevents arcing on the switch that causes damage over time. You may be able to either disassemble the switch and clean the contact or possibly replace the switch. Where did you get the case that you keep your meters in? I've been looking for some kind of case for all my test equipment and leads.
Have you considered the power probe maestro? It's bigger, but appears to be more rugged, and can also assist in doing more tests. Plus, it can connect to phone or tablet via bluetooth. I love mine.
in my view its too expensive for what its good at (VDC hots and grounds detection and injection ) the rest its not so good at because any decent multimeter is better in my opinion that's just my opinion Thanks for watching
@@antonioorozco4896 I believe the Snap-On version is the best for auto techs because you can change the voltage output to say 5VDC to troubleshoot reference voltage and stuff like that I dont know if the Maestro can do that but if it can then they should highlight that feature that would make me reconsider because I do work with CAN bus networks in campers on logic control where the triggers are 2VDC etc.
That is a great subject to cover. It is a good idea to check test equipment periodically. In the case of your circuit probe I bet it is the switch. A lot of people have recommended pushing the button on the probe and then touching the tip to the circuit to be energized rather than touching the tip and then pushing the button. This supposedly prevents arcing on the switch that causes damage over time. You may be able to either disassemble the switch and clean the contact or possibly replace the switch.
Where did you get the case that you keep your meters in? I've been looking for some kind of case for all my test equipment and leads.
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@@rvtechpro Thanks!
Always carry extras. I carry 3 manometer's, two quick connect's, a Kelin, a Fluke, extra leads.... the list goes on.
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Have you considered the power probe maestro? It's bigger, but appears to be more rugged, and can also assist in doing more tests. Plus, it can connect to phone or tablet via bluetooth. I love mine.
in my view its too expensive for what its good at (VDC hots and grounds detection and injection ) the rest its not so good at because any decent multimeter is better in my opinion that's just my opinion Thanks for watching
@@rvtechpro understandable. I have the Maestro and the Snap on version, and both are great tools, in my opinion. Be blessed, bud.
@@antonioorozco4896 I believe the Snap-On version is the best for auto techs because you can change the voltage output to say 5VDC to troubleshoot reference voltage and stuff like that I dont know if the Maestro can do that but if it can then they should highlight that feature that would make me reconsider because I do work with CAN bus networks in campers on logic control where the triggers are 2VDC etc.