Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper
Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester &Tripper tests conventional or AFCI protected 120 VAC outlets for correct wiring
Item #: C511-0285
Manufacturer: Etcon
Manufacturer Item #: AF120
Product Type: Circuit Testers
Your Price $45.95
Features & Applications:
Electrical testing has never been easier. The Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper tests conventional or AFCI protected 120V AC outlets for correct wiring.
Features:
- Tests AFCI protected outlets to insure against trip at 30 mA (series arc and epd test)
- Plugs into any standard or AFCI protected 3-wire receptacle
- Push button AFCI test (30 milliamp level Leakage Trip Function)
- Lights indicate correct receptacle wiring
- High visibility lamps and easy-to-read attached chart enable convenient usage
- Small and light 3" x 1-3/8" x 1-3/8"
- Made in U.S.A.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Easy to use (5)
- Well designed (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Big jobs (4)
- Home (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (9)
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Big Jobs
- Small Jobs
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
I've been using the Ideal testers that cost much more than this one and was surprised to learn that this actually trips all arc fault breakers so far...the ideal did for some brands only!
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Safe
- Well Designed
Cons
Best Uses
- Inside
- Inspection
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
Works great!
Pros
- Good price
Cons
- Confusing instructions
- My first one broke
Best Uses
- 08 codes and below
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
Great for general GFCI and AFCI but won't test the new 09 code combination type breakers.Be careful when pulling out of outlet so you won't pull it apart. Labeled picture instructions are hard to figure out. Good price isn't much help if it doesn't test the new breakers you will be seeing in future inspections.
Pros
- No of the these
Cons
- Unsafe
Best Uses
- Don't use it
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
This tester is NOT UL LISTED. It deosn't test the Arc Function of a ARC Fault Breaker it simply creates an Imbalance that trips the breaker.
It is not an ARC Fault Tester
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Same as County Inspectors
- Well Designed
Cons
- Graphics are not clear
Best Uses
- Big Jobs
- Comercial
- Home
- Pre Inspection
- Small Jobs
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
On my current project it is my responsibility to have all residential units ready for inspection by the local county electrical inspectors office.During a previous inspection I saw that the inspector was using the Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper. They were easily able to determine that one of the arc fault breakers was not working properly. The ease of use is what sold me. Now that I am able to test all Arc Faults with the same equipment the inspectors there have been no "surprises" during our inspections.
Pros
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
I bought this to test ark fault breakers but The new 2008 ark fault breakers can not be tested with a plug tested due to new design, so I wasted my money
Pros
- Easy to Install
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Big Jobs
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
I used the tester for home inspections. The tester came apart when it was pulled from a receptacle.
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Easy to Use
- Safe
- Well Designed
Cons
- Delicate
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
The first Tester I received was defective. It would not trip the AFCI breaker in my own house. I wasn't sure if it was because of the breaker type or the tester was defective. I learned that some Square D breakers will not be tripped by the tester, but to be sure, I ordered a new one and sure enough, it worked. So these testers might be sensitive to dropping them on the ground or UPS handling. Anyway, I would recommend the manufacturer build it more durable in the future due to the routine hazards of dropping these devices during usage.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Big Jobs
- Home
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
Small size, small cost, very usefull.
Pros
- Durable
- Small and portable
- Versatile
Cons
- None at this time
Best Uses
- Porf Home Inspector
Comments about Etcon Arc-Fault Receptacle Tester & Tripper:
Does the job, couldn't be easier!
