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beserkur
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 Posted - 10/02/2014 : 9:22:39 PM
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Hi Guys,I've been lurking here for quite some time,rarely post,but try to help when I can.
I'm a 45yr old Mechanic been doin this since I was 10yrs(my Dad was a trucker with 3 trucks,Fixed everything himself,so I learned how to fix em really early on)
Now,I work as a School bus mechanic.
I have this pet peeve about test lights and boneheads poking through the insulation-Don't they realise they just Caused a future problem?grrr
ok ok-on to this really neat tool I found and instantly bought-now all I use is my multimeter and these leads,it's called LOADpro and it gives you the ability to load the circuit allowing you to find problems qickly and with no guesswork.
this guy,a fellow mechanic named Dan Sullivan invented it-check out his vids on Youtube and I'll lso give a link to the tool
Let me know if any of you already use this tool.I'm curious.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeHnwme6zpU-LOAdpro overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eZg3wLYsr0&list=UU_WCJS2QvK0TKs3xPjLgUzA
http://www.esitest.com/180.html
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mastertech
Advanced Member
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Posted - 10/02/2014 : 11:51:20 PM
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Looks like it basically replaces wrigging up a headlight to load test power and grounds . Great invention. Decently priced on amazon as well.
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Oldiron
Active Member
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Posted - 10/03/2014 : 03:21:07 AM
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| I have a Load Pro and use it. It is a great tool. I have had the opportunity to take a class with Mr. Sullivan he is a very knowledgeable instructor. I have been doing mechanical work for 35 years and electrical has always been my strong suite, Mr. Sullivan's has great information and different ways to chase faults. It is an excellent class. |
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sob
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2014 : 04:45:36 AM
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I have a Load Pro, but don't go to it as much as I do the Power Probe 3. Both are great tools.
Dan Sullivan, can't say enough good things about him. I have learned a lot from watching his video's. I would love to attend one of his classes. |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
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Posted - 10/03/2014 : 08:30:43 AM
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| Looks like a great tool. Thanks for the heads up on Amazon, mastertech! Our school has an Anmazon prime subscription so the shipping will probably be free too. Just sent an email to the unit secretary to get one coming!! Thanks again, guys. |
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Mechan1c
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2014 : 10:17:01 AM
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| It is a great tool. Dan trained with it at America's Best last year at PACCAR in Seattle and made me a convert. I'm also a convert of his methods of electrical repair. It will save you a ton of parts costs and get you to a solution faster if you can get your guys (or yourself) to practice these methods. Don't just get the tool, get the workbook too. |
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bwest
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United States
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Posted - 10/03/2014 : 10:42:22 AM
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Originally posted by Mechan1c
It is a great tool. Dan trained with it at America's Best last year at PACCAR in Seattle and made me a convert. I'm also a convert of his methods of electrical repair. It will save you a ton of parts costs and get you to a solution faster if you can get your guys (or yourself) to practice these methods. Don't just get the tool, get the workbook too.
I'll have to look into the workbook. I like electrical diagnosis but there are some issues that make me pull my hair out. The big thing is going to change my automatic reaction to go to my previous methods.  |
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Mechan1c
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2014 : 11:40:11 AM
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If you can keep an open mind going in and take what you like and leave the rest,he has some great perspectives on electrical. His Youtube page has a bunch of videos that you can pick and choose among:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bivideo7/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
Try taking a look at this paper from his website:
http://brighterideas.com/electrical-management/
There are some interesting thoughts on re-thinking how you go about electrical work. One of my missions this year is to try to host a training session.
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bwest
Administrator
United States
3820 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2014 : 12:44:57 PM
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| That would be cool. Keep us updated on that, would you? |
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BJ Henderson
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 10/06/2014 : 05:38:31 AM
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| Dan is a great addition to any electrical/electronic classes. There are many ways to trace down faults, all of them are not coming from the OEM side, only some of them are warming up to Dan's techniques. |
CMTT,CMAT,CMBT |
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Put Your test light away
