GE 50542 Receptacle Tester, 3-Wire Light Improper Wiring Indicator, Gray/Yellow

GE 50542 Receptacle Tester, 3-Wire Light Improper Wiring Indicator, Gray/Yellow

$ 8.44

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Based on 1,364 ratings

Easy to use

9.88

Easy to read

9.48

Value for money

9.68

Accuracy

9.70

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Product Description

In case of faulty wiring in outlets operating at 110-125 volts, this test will identify it

This diagram presents 6 possible wiring conditions that are quick and easy to read for ultimate efficiency.

The indicator lights indicate whether the wiring is correct and a chart of the indicated lights is provided

Ensures the 3-wire outlets are in good condition

It is listed by the UL

If the wiring is incorrect, a light will appear

Questions & Answers

If the indicator lights are bright enough in daylight, can they be seen easily outdoors?

Though I have not seen the lights outside, I believe they can be seen inside. Glare may be present depending on how powerful the light is or how bright the sun

Could you tell me if this tester works with 220 volts? ?I live in Paraguay and I want to make sure it will work there.?

In the United States, the plug is for 110v. There is a significant difference between common 220v plugs and 120v plugs It's locked up. I'm not sure what the answer is, but based on this, I would say no. It would be best if you checked GE's site just

This adapter can be used with outlets without grounds that have two prongs?

The first question you must ask is why do you have an enclosure It is dangerous. If required, you might be able to use an adapter to convert the 3 prong plug to a standard plug. Bob T. *

What is the purpose of this test if you do not have a proper ground at the outlet?

The answer is yes

Selected User Reviews For GE 50542 Receptacle Tester, 3-Wire Light Improper Wiring Indicator, Gray/Yellow

One of these wallet-saving devices I saw in action a number of years ago when I had to call an electrician to fix a power failure in my house

5/5

In order to locate the offending outlet, all he needed to do was switch to this device and check each outlet. Once the offending outlet was located, it was simple to Rather than use the screws on the socket, he used the screws on the socket V. Feature that allows you to stab something in. A common type of outlet in the 1970's was a stab in wall outlet and the wires had a bad habit of coming out. With the wires all screwed down these days, it isn't necessary to screw them down but if you have a dead section of wiring, these testers may be able to save you money by eliminating the need to call.

Tiana Huber

| Feb 21, 2021

Detection of hot/neutral reversal failed It just so happens that I accidentally ran across an outlet with reversed hot and neutral wires, but this device did not detect it! However, it failed to report the much more serious problem! It reported no-ground, which was true, but not the much more serious one! My GFCI outlet won't reset after I installed a new one

3/5

I probably wouldn't have noticed that had I not installed the outlet. There was no reset button on any of the outlets I tried. It was when I swapped the wires that the issue was found. Although it is extremely rare that wires get swapped, this does happen on occasion. Yet what is the point of a tester if the results are not accurate?.

Jennifer Ayers

| Jun 13, 2021

Using it is so easy that even Cavemen can do It has been nearly 19 years since I bought two of these, and they continue to work very well

5/5

As I am not an electrician, I do not use them every single time. Nonetheless, I do use them some of the time. In addition, this device does not need any batteries, instead it draws power from the circuit it is showcasing - one of the things I like about it. It is possible to turn on the circuit breaker IF power is supplied to As well as being safe to use! When the circuit is installed the right way up, reading the results is as easy as plugging it in. It's a great little tool and very reliable.

Avianna PARRY

| Dec 03, 2020

The electrician used this to carry out his work

5/5

A professional electrician came out to replace a T8 fluorescent ballast I had never done myself, and I watched how he did it so I could now do it During his testing, he used a tester at the outlets and found a breaker that was installed incorrectly more than 30 years earlier as well as a breaker that would trip frequently when the microwave and the George Foreman barbecue went out. It is possible that he has never seen that type of outlet when it comes time to replace You may remember the old type of outlet that you used to just push the wiring into, and it would go. It brought a smile to my face to see how this young'un finally learned As such, I decided to test the rest of the house since he would have tested every outlet in the house, but would have charged 10 times as much as this tester. The 1982 original outlet was also installed incorrectly, but has since been corrected. There is only one feature I wish this device had a GFCI button to test them. As well as knowing you got the right breaker out, you need to know the location of the breaker.

Iliana Lyons

| Jun 05, 2021

It works great to check for When I had to replace an ungrounded two prong receptacle that came from my fridge in my apartment, I kept the wires oriented the same way and tested with a multimeter To fix the issue, I used an ohm meter to check for hot to ground and found that my hot and neutral were reversed

5/5

That required another power off in order to rectify the problem. It's simple, affordable, and saves time. I could have avoided redoing the wiring if I had the tester. I went back to the outlet after getting the tester and confirmed everything was in order, then ran across my apartment checking each one to ensure they were all okay. There were a few that had the reverse hot and neutral problem, others that were ungrounded, but most were grounded and fine. When using this in tight spaces where you will not be able to plug it straight in and be able to see the three LEDs, an extension cable will be essential.

Pablo Albert

| Aug 12, 2020

My apartment looked much worse than it really is after I looked at this website

5/5

I bought this after problem after problem broke out in my first week in a new apartment, as I was pretty much expecting the worst, so I decided to test whether the electrical issues I was experiencing were related to this There were at least a few outlets on the wall that were wired appropriately. of them were, some of them weren't. But at least now I know, so this is another item to add to the list of repairs I am sending to my landlord (who is less responsive).

Artemis Stephens

| Mar 07, 2021

Your electronics and yourself will be safe if you take precautions

5/5

This is a great site for information about Connect the cable to a grounded outlet to see if the ground is good. It's possible to tell what's going on from the different sequence of lights. In case you see light coming from the 2nd and 3rd cylinder, you are It's that easy! Connecting your gadgets into a non-Earthing power source is also a good idea if you're into space exploration Solid, well made, brightly colored and easy to find even in a mess of tools, this product is worth the price of admission.

Emmanuel Watson

| Aug 29, 2020

I am very pleased with the results! The design is simple, the construction is sturdy, and there are no nuts and bolts Diagnoses light code patterns with a right turn

5/5

A yellow light means the outlet is in good working order if there are two lights on. It comes in handy when you 're trying to figure out what's causing a trip in your home's electrical system. It turned out there was a problem with the mini fridge. My initial suspicion was that either the outlets themselves or the wiring throughout the house was the problem. Our house is equipped with a lot of outlets, so we will keep this handy for testing them.

Andi Woodard

| Mar 02, 2021