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Wiggy Voltage tester

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billy brown

12-24-2005 09:46:18




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I seen a Wiggy voltage tester today on sale and was wondering weather to buy that or a meter. It looked good and was cheaper then the meter. Just wondering about your thoughts. Billy




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larry in tn

12-25-2005 06:36:12




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 Re: Wiggy Voltage tester in reply to billy brown, 12-24-2005 09:46:18  
The "Wiggy" is an excellent tool if you keep in mind it's limitations. It's rugged and reliable and need's no outside power source in it's original form. Some newer variations have a continuity checker that requires a battery. Wiggy's aren't accurate to a 1/10th volt nor are they designed to be left in line /under load for an extented period of time. The price of one is very affordable. There are some models that will measure as low as 24vac which is good if you work with HVAC control circuits. One neat feature of some types is the noise they emit when connected to an AC source. Neat for finding breakers to a circuit. Hookup the Wiggy and start tripping breakers. The noise carry's a long way if everything is quite. If the breaker panel is on the opposite end of the house you can still hear the noise and tell when it stops indicating you've found the right breaker.

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evielboweviel

12-24-2005 10:18:03




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 Re: Wiggy Voltage tester in reply to billy brown, 12-24-2005 09:46:18  
each one has its place.
a wiggly is good for testing if ac power is there.
a volt meter can do a lot more also can read induced voltages which can be misinterputed if you aren't careful
good luck
Ron



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Kevin Bismark

12-26-2005 18:24:37




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 Re: Wiggy Voltage tester in reply to evielboweviel, 12-24-2005 10:18:03  
That is the biggest reason for me to alway"s keep a wiggy or something that will do the same thing close on the job, most of the volt meters have such a high impeadence that they will show voltages that really are not there, you have to have a small load to be sure and that is why the wiggy is great for some things....



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