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Amprobe GP-2A Earth Ground Resistance Tester Review

  • Posted on: 25 June 2015
  • By: Sam

Measuring and recording Earth Ground Resistance is important to maintain an electrical system. The Amprobe GP-2A Earth Ground Resistance Tester is one such device that can handle these tests. Having poor grounding can lead to premature equipment failure and extended downtime which can be quite costly to a company’s operations. The handheld unit is lightweight (2.2lbs) features an easy to read display and has a simple to navigate menu system.

Amprobe Solar-500/600 Solar Analyzer Review

  • Posted on: 20 April 2015
  • By: Sam

The Amprobe Solar-500 and Solar-600 Analyzers have been discontinued.

Today I will be reviewing the Amprobe Solar-500 and Solar-600 Solar Analyzers. Like their name implies they allow you to analyze solar panels.

From basic maintenance, troubleshooting or efficiency testing, these two solar analyzers have you covered. If you are an installer, this is an especially important tool as it will help you calculate and determine proper inverter size as well as positioning of the solar voltaic cells for maximum output.

Amprobe ACD-51NAV CAT IV 600A True-RMS Navigator Clamp On Power Meter Review

  • Posted on: 20 January 2015
  • By: Sam

For today’s review I will be going over a classic Clamp Meter from Amprobe. The Amprobe ACD-51NAV is a CAT IV 600A TRMS Clamp Meter used for maintenance and spot checking purposes.

This unit measures up to 1000V and can handle power measurements as well as THD (Total Harmonics Distortion) and Individual Harmonics. The Navigator clamp allows for non-contact voltage detection as well as measuring Inrush currents.

Amprobe AT-7030 Advanced Wire Tracer Review

  • Posted on: 23 December 2014
  • By: Brady

The Amprobe AT-7030 Wire Tracer has been discontinued.

Hello again to everyone. Today we’re going to take a look at an innovative, top-of-the-line wire tracer that was just recently released by Amprobe – the Amprobe AT-7030 Advanced Wire Tracer Kit. This unit packs a real punch with tons of features both standard and unique to make a one-of-a-kind device.

Amprobe AMP-310 TRMS Clamp Meter for HVAC Applications Review

  • Posted on: 24 November 2014
  • By: Sam

Amprobe has released the new 300 series of Industrial Clamp meters. Today I will be reviewing the AMP-310 HVAC Clamp Meter which is the entry level version of this series. This model is CAT III 600V safety rated and features True-RMS for voltage readings you can depend on.  Some useful functions for this meter in regards to HVAC specific testing are DC Microamps, Diode Test, Temperature readings via Type K Thermocouple slot, and Inrush Current measurement.

Amprobe AT-3500 Underground Cable and Pipe Locator Review

  • Posted on: 19 May 2014
  • By: Sam

Locating wires, both energized and de-energized, underground is an important job to get right. Not only is safety a priority, but the saving of time and money is also vastly important. The Amprobe AT-3500 is an advanced underground locator that uses three different testing modes to give this unit an excellent accuracy range.