Santronics AC-EZ
2.0
I normally go to Fluke when it comes to testers like this. After checking out this Santronics AC-EZ I was reminded why I prefer Fluke.
On the other hand, it was a free gift from Tequipment after spending several hundred dollars on other equipment. That being said, I would not recommend this item.
afpmelguy on
Feb 07, 2017
Not Great
2.0
Many of the reviews here are glowing about this item. The one I received was so terrible that I have not taken it out of the package.
Pros: It does detect electrical current
Cons: It also detects bumps, shakes, walking, general movement, perceived movement, air currents, and possibly imagined movement.
If I only had this to detect current I would genuinely fear for my life.
Tequipment response: The bump feature is for safety. You bump the unit to make sure its on. This company used to make the same item for other very large test equipment brands.
Jonathan D on
Apr 03, 2015
Generally Works
2.0
It generally work, but don't depend on it for safety!
Bob Flora on
Apr 01, 2015
Recommend to a Friend
Rave toy?
2.0
This unit lights up when just touched, bumped or looked at directly... It reminds me of toys I used to swing in the air at Rave parties in my early twenties. Since it goes off in the absence of AC voltage within yards of the unit (and probably further if I cared enough to test it) I would never trust my safety to it... ever. It got two stars only for reminding me of younger days...
TEquipment.NET Response: The unit lights up when it's bumped. This is how you know the unit is on and working. This is on purpose and it's a safety feature. If you want to know the unit is good you bump it and it flashes. This unit was OEMed for a LARGE test equipment company for several years.
Verified Purchase
Adrian Knox on
Feb 23, 2015
Recommend to a Friend
Cheap cheap
2.0
Feels cheap. The battery cap screws in and doesn't seem like it will last long. The unit claims to be sensitive but you have to stick the unit into the outlet before it indicates there is ac voltage. Just running it outside the outlet will not be enough and that could be dangerous.
The cheap ac voltage detectors I bought from Walmart years ago does a much better job. I don't even need to touch the outlet before it indicates voltage. It can even indicate voltage on light switches by touching the cover. The walmart one also give you audible and visual notification.
TEquipment Response: Thanks for the feedback. This brand OEMs for many other large companies. Their quality and feedback from customers has been outstanding. I hope you find that this unit's quality is very high.
Verified Purchase
Rob on
Feb 05, 2015
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