randynavarro Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 For those of you who don't make use of the 'ole 3-light tester, what is your method for testing outlets? Additionally, on GFCI-protected circuits, do you go through the trouble of finding the actual GFCI, tripping it and then testing each receptacle that *should* be protected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I have read here the best method for testing the recepticle is the actual reset. If the rest say on a counter are in series, I will then use my test button to trip the GFCI resets. Sorry ..but I have not broken down to buy the sure test.I will later though as I am aware of it's amazing powers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I use the Sure Test along with the simple 3 light tester. I test every outlet in the home (makes for a little hunting somtimes to find the GFCI that tripped). I also mark problem outlets with little blue stickies that can be purchased at Office Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Do the little blue stickers from Office Max say "GFCI protected" on them? If so then they are on my shopping list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Originally posted by randynavarro For those of you who don't make use of the 'ole 3-light tester, what is your method for testing outlets? Sorry, let me clarify. How do you test non-GFCI protected outlets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 John, no they don't. I use them just to mark problem outlets. Randy, I use the suretest on a few outlets in the home just as a double check for bootleg grounds. For the majority I use the 3-light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Originally posted by randynavarro Originally posted by randynavarro For those of you who don't make use of the 'ole 3-light tester, what is your method for testing outlets? Sorry, let me clarify. How do you test non-GFCI protected outlets? I use the good old 3 LED GFCI tester to check for: 1. Power 2. Correct wiring orientation 3. Ground present For 2 prong and 240 Volt receptacles, I use a 240 Volt probe with the LEDs to ensure power and 120/240 Volts at the 240 Volt receptacles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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