Crazyness!!! Love the stories at the end about the various uses and situations you've encountered along the way. I sure hope you keep doing this during your reviews. I'm sure your channel will blow up Big Time!! Cheers Brotherman! Love the review. Seems like a pretty cool tool. Cheers!
I work in electronics and even your shoes can create more than 1000 volts just walking on the tile floor, even more on carpet. If you had ESD safe shoes that would not have work on the truck
ha ha the jokes on you!!! i bought a similar device back in 1988 off of the snap on truck. it wasnt snap on it was another company that made it. i started using it fixing lighting on semi trailers and it was great for finding the turn signal circuit. that was about all because it so often showed electricity that was so negligable it had me chasing rabbits down the hole. ended up tossing it in the yard and running it over with a fully loaded garbage truck. do yourself a favor- hook it in series with a multimeter. you will see it takes 10 ma or less to make it work. that low amount will not work most automotive circuits. nothing beats a loaded circuit for checking integrity. also check it with an ohm meter then calculate the input impedence. this will reinforce the low amperage it takes to set it off. i thought the same as you till i used it and starfted thinking about it.
These are rebadged & NOT made by SnapOn, same company makes them for Monster as well... Look for ATD Tools Cordless Tester (ATD-55033) Same tool minus the Snapon logo... $35 on Amazon & $40 on eBay There are cheaper versions as well: Astro Pneumatic 7760 & DLG DI-150 for less than $15. Some of the reviews look sketchy but for that price buy one of each and STILL come out way ahead of the SnapOn... Also these use a special 3.6V lithium battery so get spares...
Hi many thanks for your information . Money saver there lol . Couldn't find the dlg dl-150 tester is it a miss spelling .nothing shows up best regards james
@@diesalweasel Hard to say, company may have closed down, just searched eBay and they are still there, see: DLG DI-150 Automotive Cordless Circuit Tester www.ebay.com/itm/DLG-DI-150-Automotive-Cordless-Circuit-Tester-/222343948522
In order to intimately understand it I think you need some tissue and some lotion and then you will gain a full understanding. No? Am I the only one here? lmao Jk! Loving the video so far. Just thought I'd crack a joke. Cheers Brotherman!
NO, you're not the only one! 16 years in heavy equipment,(cranes tanks,all construction, and a few air planes). I get it! Nice tool, but who is the tool?@@GearHeadsGarageChannel
hm, i guess it is kind of cool! big plus point of an "og" testlight is that you can test not only that there is voltage, but that it can deliver enough current to light the small incandescent bulb.many times i've seen decent voltage, but very little current capacity due to a problem somewhere. this would almost certainly still light up despite the lack of current.
Probes screws stuff up if a person doesn't know, if it powers off hot side or negative side! If a person screws up and adds positive to a negative from computer, it burns the computer up! Only thing a person really needs on the dealing with power, is DMM & test light! Bells and whistles only screw it up! 😎 Had a 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71, that had computer side burn up, because they added hot to the negative coming from computer that powered the relay for AC clutch! Now ol dude has to spend $250.00 dollars for another computer, just because of someone playing, I know how to fix. 😎 Difference between saying and doing. Doing don't burn up, saying destroies!
Dude I bought one of these off the truck the other day dealer had to touch metal like you did in the video but when I do it i don’t have to make contact with anything I’m confused as all h**l
Your test light 💡 with the incandescent bulb will get you in trouble with can-buss Old school light is still a dead short (the author knows this) but for anyone reading this thats kinda new to messing with 12volt …. Plz Be carful with newer cars , get a multi meter to be on the safe side
I do not use it on can bus and never would, but in 95% of things I would use a test light for a prefer the incandescent. Too many times seen a circuit show 12v on an led test light or multimeter and completely dim out on an old school light helping highlight the issue.
Im sorry! I could understand not using something in a classroom for those kinds of reasons but I dont see why pointing out in conversation would be a problem?
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel It's not. Due to Covid, all of our classes are currently online. This means searching for good videos for students to reference. I'm merely pointing out that I can't link to this video because of that, despite the fact that it's a great vid.
@@collindoyle7231 how old are these kids? They should get a thick skin and learn that the snap on truck can be a financially dangerous place. I just needed a few small items that make my life easier, and suddenly I'm down $200. Teach them that you only buy off the tool truck, when: the immediate need of the tool outweighs the cost of the tool (broken or lost 10mm socket), when only a matco or snap on gadget can seriously save time and make money, or when the cheaper tool keeps breaking.
@@jonnda The message is not the problem, the wording is. Woe be to me if a student who was actually the victim of sexual abuse or assault saw this in my classroom. If it's not fit for a text book, it's not fit for the classroom.
These are rebadged & NOT made by SnapOn, Look for ATD Tools Cordless Tester (ATD-55033) Same tool minus the Snapon logo... $35 on Amazon & $40 on eBay There are cheaper versions as well: Astro Pneumatic 7760 & DLG DI-150 for less than $15. Some of the reviews look sketchy but for that price buy one of each and STILL come out way ahead of the SnapOn... Also these use a special 3.6V lithium battery so get spares...
Crazyness!!! Love the stories at the end about the various uses and situations you've encountered along the way. I sure hope you keep doing this during your reviews. I'm sure your channel will blow up Big Time!! Cheers Brotherman! Love the review. Seems like a pretty cool tool. Cheers!
I've done my best to give examples anytime I can think of a good one and plan to keep doing so! Thanks a lot man really appreciate the support! 🤘🍻🍻
The concept is great using your body as ground this technology can definitely open up a new path to tech
I work in electronics and even your shoes can create more than 1000 volts just walking on the tile floor, even more on carpet. If you had ESD safe shoes that would not have work on the truck
ha ha the jokes on you!!! i bought a similar device back in 1988 off of the snap on truck. it wasnt snap on it was another company that made it. i started using it fixing lighting on semi trailers and it was great for finding the turn signal circuit. that was about all because it so often showed electricity that was so negligable it had me chasing rabbits down the hole. ended up tossing it in the yard and running it over with a fully loaded garbage truck. do yourself a favor- hook it in series with a multimeter. you will see it takes 10 ma or less to make it work. that low amount will not work most automotive circuits. nothing beats a loaded circuit for checking integrity. also check it with an ohm meter then calculate the input impedence. this will reinforce the low amperage it takes to set it off. i thought the same as you till i used it and starfted thinking about it.
CAN you use this to test blade fuses ?
Yes
"Darlington Circuit" is what you are looking for ;)
Your body is a resistive circuit . Especially if its warm . So this tester your body's resistance . Instead of a wire to ground or negative .
I actually made this circuit in college, using 2 transistors. NPN and PNP. I can’t explain the science but it’s actually a very simple circuit
Yes they are good . I used to have these working on trailer and do a good job . Just don’t poke it on airbag lol 😆
I absolutely love mine very handy tool to have!!!! Great video as always bro!!!
Thank you Brother! Like I said not really more useful than my normal testlight for most stuff but its fun and quick to grab and use anywhere!
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel it's very useful for me, I work on class 8 trucks and its damn near impossible to get a clean ground most times lol
@@coreysuttles1362 Awesome! I figure it would be useful for interior work too where sometimes its hard to find a good ground.
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel true it is great for interior
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel get a power plug and rig it so you not only have a good ground but also a low amp power supply
Thank you. I couldn't figure this out. I never thought of human ground.
These are rebadged & NOT made by SnapOn, same company makes them for Monster as well... Look for ATD Tools Cordless Tester (ATD-55033) Same tool minus the Snapon logo... $35 on Amazon & $40 on eBay There are cheaper versions as well: Astro Pneumatic 7760 & DLG DI-150 for less than $15. Some of the reviews look sketchy but for that price buy one of each and STILL come out way ahead of the SnapOn... Also these use a special 3.6V lithium battery so get spares...
Hi many thanks for your information . Money saver there lol . Couldn't find the dlg dl-150 tester is it a miss spelling .nothing shows up best regards james
@@diesalweasel Hard to say, company may have closed down, just searched eBay and they are still there, see:
DLG DI-150 Automotive Cordless Circuit Tester
www.ebay.com/itm/DLG-DI-150-Automotive-Cordless-Circuit-Tester-/222343948522
Lol I just got into the same issue warrantying tools and just like you.
So we our the ground for the test light?
Wireless test lights are safe on computer equipment where a regular test light can do damage
Will this display a negative?
In order to intimately understand it I think you need some tissue and some lotion and then you will gain a full understanding. No? Am I the only one here? lmao Jk! Loving the video so far. Just thought I'd crack a joke. Cheers Brotherman!
Hahaha Matt gave me shit about that too fair enough 😂😂
NO, you're not the only one! 16 years in heavy equipment,(cranes tanks,all construction, and a few air planes). I get it! Nice tool, but who is the tool?@@GearHeadsGarageChannel
What are you trying to say and what does 16yrs have to do with anything?
Cool! Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Had a very old version been out for a LONG TIME!! lol Not snap on!
hm, i guess it is kind of cool!
big plus point of an "og" testlight is that you can test not only that there is voltage, but that it can deliver enough current to light the small incandescent bulb.many times i've seen decent voltage, but very little current capacity due to a problem somewhere. this would almost certainly still light up despite the lack of current.
Ah, i see you addressed my concerns in the second half of the video :)
It can also be used to measure voltage drop on a load of circuit if you use a jumper wire instead you body it will buzz at 1.5 volts
Probes screws stuff up if a person doesn't know, if it powers off hot side or negative side! If a person screws up and adds positive to a negative from computer, it burns the computer up!
Only thing a person really needs on the dealing with power, is DMM & test light! Bells and whistles only screw it up! 😎
Had a 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71, that had computer side burn up, because they added hot to the negative coming from computer that powered the relay for AC clutch! Now ol dude has to spend $250.00 dollars for another computer, just because of someone playing, I know how to fix. 😎 Difference between saying and doing. Doing don't burn up, saying destroies!
That's like a last minute purchase in the check out line in a dollar store
Great video
Dude I bought one of these off the truck the other day dealer had to touch metal like you did in the video but when I do it i don’t have to make contact with anything I’m confused as all h**l
Your test light 💡 with the incandescent bulb will get you in trouble with can-buss
Old school light is still a dead short (the author knows this) but for anyone reading this thats kinda new to messing with 12volt …. Plz Be carful with newer cars , get a multi meter to be on the safe side
I do not use it on can bus and never would, but in 95% of things I would use a test light for a prefer the incandescent. Too many times seen a circuit show 12v on an led test light or multimeter and completely dim out on an old school light helping highlight the issue.
What about if you wear gloves?
Incandescent models are not computer safe for the newer vehicles.
This is mostly false. If you dont believe me watch Scanner Danners video on the subject he explains why very well.
Just return it and get your money back hahahahaha duhhh
FYI, I can't point a student to your video regardless of how well done it is if you open by calling the Snap-on truck "The rape van".
Im sorry! I could understand not using something in a classroom for those kinds of reasons but I dont see why pointing out in conversation would be a problem?
@@GearHeadsGarageChannel It's not. Due to Covid, all of our classes are currently online. This means searching for good videos for students to reference. I'm merely pointing out that I can't link to this video because of that, despite the fact that it's a great vid.
@@collindoyle7231 how old are these kids? They should get a thick skin and learn that the snap on truck can be a financially dangerous place. I just needed a few small items that make my life easier, and suddenly I'm down $200.
Teach them that you only buy off the tool truck, when: the immediate need of the tool outweighs the cost of the tool (broken or lost 10mm socket), when only a matco or snap on gadget can seriously save time and make money, or when the cheaper tool keeps breaking.
@@jonnda The message is not the problem, the wording is. Woe be to me if a student who was actually the victim of sexual abuse or assault saw this in my classroom. If it's not fit for a text book, it's not fit for the classroom.
These are rebadged & NOT made by SnapOn, Look for ATD Tools Cordless Tester (ATD-55033) Same tool minus the Snapon logo... $35 on Amazon & $40 on eBay There are cheaper versions as well: Astro Pneumatic 7760 & DLG DI-150 for less than $15. Some of the reviews look sketchy but for that price buy one of each and STILL come out way ahead of the SnapOn... Also these use a special 3.6V lithium battery so get spares...
Overpriced toy that no tech actually needs. No surprise from snap on.