! * Fluke Product Recall * !

[pirate]

What a very good point! My voltage indicator is in UK awaiting a Fluke returns label.
I can be sure my power was off here in Spain because all the lights went off, the heating went off, the pump for the water went off. there were no streetlights in the town, none of my neighbours had any electricity, my WiFi was down, the local restaurants and shops were closed...and when I stuck my tongue in the socket I didn't get even a tiny tickle...
However, when the supply was restored. I had lights and heat and water...but I decided not to stick my tongue in the sockets, just in case
!

 

[pirate]

You might also be glad to know that once the power was restored I was able to send a considerable amount of "waste" to the sewer!

 

[pirate]

2 typhoons knocked down pylons, the shops were cleared of torches, batteries and candles...fortunately, there was plenty of gin left!

 

[oracle]

And there I believed the rain in Spain fell on the plain

 

[pirate]

Yes, it does...but on the handsome as well! Lol!

 

[oracle]

Yes, it does...but on the handsome as well! Lol!

That's good pirate, means it's not just picking on you

 

[pirate]

LOL! Very funny!
TBH, I have a job on which means I will need my Fluke for the next 2 weeks, and as it is hardly used, I will finish the job before sending it back...albeit, using extra means to prove dead as I go along. I know...don't write in! I am an amateur, my flex leads have hardly been flexed yet, it'll be fine!
Or will it?
HA! Still have my mains testing neon screwdriver!

 

[oracle]

HA! Still have my mains testing neon screwdriver![/QUOTE]

I would rather carry rat poison in my lunchbox than a neon screwdriver in my toolkit!

 

[telectrix]

because he could not recharge his bionic peg leg.

 

[tony mc]

I have just returned 2 x T110 dated 2012 and 2014 as the way I read the recall info is that any of the testers listed dated up to July 2018 should be returned I filled in the appropriate info on the website and they sent me a returns label.
Hopefully they will return 2 new testers!


I should buy another make of tester as my other one is a T600!

Has anyone received new testers yet?

 

[oracle]

Hi Tony
I have returned my tester and took the offer of a free replacement. It's good to deal with a reputable company who will put their money on their products in the event of any claim.

 

[Squid]

Yes, it does...but not on the unwashed smelly Pirates! Lol!

;o))))

 

[MFS Electrical]

I would rather carry rat poison in my lunchbox than a neon screwdriver in my toolkit!

I disagree they are handy for picking scraps of food from between your teeth, scratching that bit of your back you can’t quite reach, untying knots in rope, stirring your tea, using as an awl when you inevitably snap it if your using it as an actual screwdriver, throwing at people to express your disgust (the effect is better if you have already snapped the blade and made it very pointy). Pretty versatile tool in my opinion as long as your not actually planning to use it to test for voltage.

 

[oracle]

I disagree they are handy for picking scraps of food from between your teeth, scratching that bit of your back you can’t quite reach, untying knots in rope, stirring your tea, using as an awl when you inevitably snap it if your using it as an actual screwdriver, throwing at people to express your disgust (the effect is better if you have already snapped the blade and made it very pointy). Pretty versatile tool in my opinion as long as your not actually planning to use it to test for voltage.

Feel the same about simple socket testers, can only tell you it's switched on, or if there's a N/L polarity swap. They cannot detect a N/E polarity swap, or that there is an elevated earth resistance.

 

[MFS Electrical]

Feel the same about simple socket testers, can only tell you it's switched on, or if there's a N/L polarity swap. They cannot detect a N/E polarity swap, or that there is an elevated earth resistance.

Night light?

 

[pirate]

I was joking, actually...LOL!
However, the volt stick is a handy second line of defence...
My old multimeter is far better.

 

[pirate]

and the slim probes get that seagull meat out of my dentures

 

[pirate]

Have packaged it up, and will take it to my local UPS point tomorrow morning. They said not to include any accessories so I kept the fat tips and the insulated sleeves.
I just hope they turn it around quickly...

 

[SparkyChick]

Well wouldn't you know it... printed my label, picked up a T90 and my T150 has succumbed to the problem. Having now experienced it myself I can see there is definitely scope for it screwing someone over, so if you've got a tester that fits the recall, stop using it immediately.

 

[pirate]

Thanks for that SparkyChick! I was in 2 minds about sending mine back because it has not been used a lot, however as you have just pointed out, the fault can manifest itself anytime...no point in taking the risk. Anyway, mine's away to the Netherlands, as they say in the movies...

 

[tony mc]

Quick update

Sent off testers with UPS Wed 31st text on Friday acknowledging receipt in Holland.
Mon 5th Nov 2 new testers delivered by UPS.
Service excellent IMO .

 

[pirate]

Update here too...my new T150 arrived today. I sent it on 4 th November, so quite a quick turnaround.

 

[pirate]

I have registered it online, but didn't see any offers of an extended warranty like I got for the previous one.

 

[peterhyper]

I sent my T150 off two and a half weeks ago and haven't received a replacement or any contact from Fluke. Good job I have a spare voltage tester as I expected better service.