No GFCI Tester in Use

[randynavarro]

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?

[chicago]

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.

[Terence McCann]

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.

[John Dirks Jr]

Do the little blue stickers from Office Max say "GFCI protected" on them? If so then they are on my shopping list.

[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?

[Terence McCann]

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.

[msteger]

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.