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[CrabGuy]

My Fluke Multimeter and Motive pressure bleeder.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Ahh, well, there’s that then. What good is being able to test AC if it won’t do 120v. Apparently the 4 does test injectors, not sure how helpful that would be though.

I just bought a III for my oldest daughters future husband. It was $109 on amazon. I also saw this when I was looking. It's really what the original Power Probe was when it was first released. I would still be using it but I lent it to a neighbor and it was brought back smoked.

Amazon.com: Power Probe Car 6V-24V DC Circuit Tester Polarity Test&Component Activation Electrical Tester Overload Protection Continuity Tester with LED Test Light Automotive Circuit Breaker Finder with 4M Lead : Automotive

As the Channelock dyke debate... I just bought a new pair off 449 high leverage dykes. My last pair got used for close to 30 years. I would still be using those... but since I moved they're non-existent.

 

[Ranger850]

For me, it's always harder to replace a lost tool that was perfectly fine before it disappeared and very easy to replace a broken one with a better/newer model/brand

 

[Uncle Gump]

Dang... I just looked and this Power Probe III is only $92.99.

That's the best price I've seen. No case or accessories... just the base tester.

I should just send the one I bought back and order this one for $17 less. In fact for $17.... I'm gonna.

EDIT... forgot the link.

Amazon.com: Power Probe III Clamshell - Fire (PP3CSFIRE) [Car Automotive Diagnostic Test Tool, Digital Volt Meter, AC/DC Current Resistance, Circuit Tester] : Tools & Home Improvement

 

[Roert42]

Dang... I just looked and this Power Probe III is only $92.99.

That's the best price I've seen. No case or accessories... just the base tester.

I should just send the one I bought back and order this one for $17 less. In fact for $17.... I'm gonna.

Why not just buy two? Also loosing money not.

 

[DILLARD000]

~ Klein "Dykes"; now 30+ years old; never sharpened & still easily cuts an 1/8" steel nail;
had to re-insulate handle with ElectricTape+HeatShrink for occassional work on live wires;
used daily; don't advise using handle as pry bar.
~ NeedleNosePliers; now 30+ years old; don't know the brand as its been worn off; used daily;
again had to re-insulate handle.
~ ViceGrips (OriginalBrand+Version & NeedleNose version); inherited from Dad; 50+ years old now;
had to re-tightened HingePins once or twice, but otherwise great tools; used daily.
~ Fluke DigitalMultiMeter; now 30+ years old; excellent quality; needs a fresh 9vBattery about every 10 years.
~ 1/2"Ratchet + 1/2"x3ftTorqBeam SearsCraftman, again inherited from Dad & 50+ years old; good tough tools.
~ A variety of Funnels for filling Oil +Coolant +Brake +Tranny fluids; stupid basic tools; any brand will do.

 

[snoranger]

Dang... I just looked and this Power Probe III is only $92.99.

That's the best price I've seen. No case or accessories... just the base tester.

I should just send the one I bought back and order this one for $17 less. In fact for $17.... I'm gonna.

EDIT... forgot the link.

Amazon.com: Power Probe III Clamshell - Fire (PP3CSFIRE) [Car Automotive Diagnostic Test Tool, Digital Volt Meter, AC/DC Current Resistance, Circuit Tester] : Tools & Home Improvement

Don’t get the camo one... I have it and I can never find it.

 

[Ranger850]

don't advise using handle as pry bar.

Then I would have to (A) carry a small pry bar AND the dykes up a ladder, or (B) make extra trips up & down the ladder to get the job done.
It's really more of a "multi-tool" than "just a pair of dykes" I've pulled nails with them, and also drove nails in with them. Used them as a lever to level a frame to a house and use them as a wedge to separate a frame from a house. I use the handle to pry open the aluminum "C channel" so the fabric will slide in without catching the corners. Believe me when I say, I NEED these things to get sh!t done.

 

[ericbphoto]

Then I would have to (A) carry a small pry bar AND the dykes up a ladder, or (B) make extra trips up & down the ladder to get the job done.

Might I suggest "pockets".

 

[snoranger]

Might I suggest "pockets".

It gets hot in Florida... you expect him to wear clothes?

 

[ericbphoto]

It gets hot in Florida... you expect him to wear clothes?

Yes!

 

[Shran]

I just exchanged a very old Snap-on dykes for a new pair...I really liked the old ones but they were just dull and the jaws were trashed. These are hands down the nicest ones I've ever had. In fact I may never use them for metal - they cut zip ties off so perfectly flush, I am almost scared to mess them up.

 

[Roert42]

Sounds like you need to try a pair of fencing pliers.

Or whatever this thing is.

 

[Roert42]

Flush cutters. few different companies make them. Small and light to get into tight spaces. Cuts the zip tie perfectly flush with the end of the square part.

 

[Shran]

Or whatever this thing is.
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