Socket tester adapter thingy

[gazdkw82]

I thought having one of those socket adaptors that allows you to push your testing leads directly in.

What's the general consensus? Do they conflict with testing resulting

think the one Iv looked at is made by kewtech

 

[ruston]

They don't , but sometimes if the socket contacts are grotty it can affect the readings. A quick plug in and out sometimes cleans them.
If you get one that reads high ,drop the plate and measure both ways and you will soon see the effect.

 

[NDG Elecs]

I have a socket and see one. It's OK and has its uses. One thing I have noticed is that the figures can dance about it, often with the lowest reading achieved by gently squeezing the two probes together whilst they are plugged into the adaptor. Also have the lighting adaptors by the same brand and have had similar issues with them. Basically they appear to be cheaply made and constructed.

Far better to test at the terminals behind IMO.

 

[Dan the spark]

Don't forget to null the leads and the adaptor when doing your continuity tests tho

 

[ruston]

I use them for the quick check , but I have already tested a few at the terminals, any high readings that wont come down and the direct readings are ok ; I change the sockets . That is if it is test and remedial.

 

[NDG Elecs]

Don't forget to null the leads and the adaptor when doing your continuity tests tho

I always null the adaptor and leads with my long nose pliers. Still find the quality of the contacts are poor, and that's with new leads that are spot on with croc clips.

Either the E14 or E27 adaptor unscrewed from itself when I was using it once. Very poor soldering underneath.

 

[Pete999]

I thought having one of those socket adaptors that allows you to push your testing leads directly in.

What's the general consensus? Do they conflict with testing resulting

think the one Iv looked at is made by kewtech

Not if it's compatible with your MFT leads, which it ought to be.

 

[Midwest]

The pointy bits on the end of my Kewtech leads are..........very pointy. I can get as variable readings with a Kewtech R2 socket adaptor, as I do placing the said pointy ends onto the terminals on the back of a socket. If I'm at all worried by the readings, off comes the socket, to be replaced by bare connectors and use the crocodile clips. That doesn't happen very often . R2 socket shoved in & out a few times, normally resolves the issue.

 

[NDG Elecs]

I hear what you are saying Mid. I find if the probe tips are placed really firmly on the terminals the figures don't dance around too much. Maybe my socket and see thing is not the best. I usually put the plug in and out a couple of times before testing. Especially on older looking sockets. :smile5:

 

[NDG Elecs]

Not if it's compatible with your MFT leads, which it ought to be.

Most, if not all, across manufacturers, are fairly standard 4mm banana connections I think Pete.

 

[Geordie Spark]

I hear what you are saying Mid. I find if the probe tips are placed really firmly on the terminals the figures don't dance around too much. Maybe my socket and see thing is not the best. I usually put the plug in and out a couple of times before testing. Especially on older looking sockets. :smile5:

A quick blast of this followed by shoving the socket adaptor in & out a couple of times should sort it.

 

[ruston]

Nice to see you . I hope you are doing OK.:ihih:

 

[Leesparkykent]

A plug top with 3 holes drilled in it does the job .

 

[davesparks]

A plug top with 3 holes drilled in it does the job [emoji44].

Yeah, it's easy enough to make your own test adaptors.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Nice to see you . I hope you are doing OK.:ihih:

Same old - always waiting for something, appointments, tests, results, reviews, God.

Totally pi$$ed off. Nothing changes. :death:

 

[Geordie Spark]

Yeah, it's easy enough to make your own test adaptors.

Oh! ..... Whey's a little clivvor shyte then!! :laugh:

 

[ruston]

Just stick in there Geordie , I'm rooting for you , for one.

 

[Midwest]

Yeah, it's easy enough to make your own test adaptors.

Can't see how that fits into a 13amp socket, suppose you have to have an adaptor for that?

 

[davesparks]

Can't see how that fits into a 13amp socket, suppose you have to have an adaptor for that?

With a little lube it'll be fine, trust me I'm quite used to squeezing large plugs in to small sockets



Thanks to doing temporary event supples and distribution we have got adaptors in stock that will get you from 5a plug right up to a 400A powerlock set, and back again.