Reliance Controls THP103 AmWatt Generator Appliance Wattage/Amps Load Tester
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Reliance Controls THP103 AmWatt Generator Appliance Wattage/Amps Load Tester
Customer Review: DON'T LET MY HOUSE BURN
Summary: 5 Stars
My house almost caught fire while I was on vacation.
I had too many electrical appliances on one circuit . luckily, my best bud stopped over to feed my cats & saw the house was full of smoke.
He carefully looked for the source & saw a plug smoking which burst into flame as he watched.
He unplugged the source cord, opened the windows and saved my home from burning down.
I thought the fuse on the power cord would protect me....WRONG !
With this tester I have kept the amps down to a safe level on each of my outlets.....
This tester should be in everyone's home...IT REALLY WORKS !
Very simple to use.
I give it 5 stars !
Customer Review: Simple to use
Summary: 4 Stars
For the most part I am very satisfied with the meter. I wish I had something I could test it with to verify its accuracy. A supposedly 1500 watt microwave tested at just under 1700. My new George Foreman grill(760 watts) tested at 730. I replaced almost all my lighting in my house with the new energy efficient bulbs. A bulb equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent bulb that supposedly uses about 30 watts tested at 85(a real bummer for me as I spent quite a bit to replace so many incandescents). A 60 watt incandescent tested at 59. I'm of the opinion it is an accurate meter, that's why 4 stars. A way to verify it would really boost my opinion of it.Customer Review: Not for checking some "energy vampire" low wattage items
Summary: 4 Stars
This appears to be a very durable ammeter, that's why I purchased it instead of the "Kill-a-watt", but forget checking those small transformers (wall-warts) or other very low current appliances. This seems to be unreliable somewhere around 20 watts or less, which was a disappointment in checking out so many of these types of devices around the home. Obviously, it also does not have the capability of checking usage over time like the Kill-a-watt, but you should know that going in on this deal. Overall, this tester appears to do what it advertises, very well.
Customer Review: Counting Amps
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't normaly set time to do a review but this product is just a must for people that are trying to use a portable generator properly. The digital readout is clear and quite accurate as specifified by manufacturer's specification sheet. This load tester is well worth the price as compared to other Load testers on the market that can cost up to $150.00. Also for all you that are trying to conserve energy, this device can show how much all your appliances and electronic equiptment draws power while on standby mode. Be informed and stop wasting money and watts!Customer Review: Good product
Summary: 4 Stars
I just got this item a few days ago and it seems to be working well, as advertised. I plan on getting a generator soon and I wanted this load tester so I can determine how many watts I need. The refresh rate is very fast and the numbers constantly change. Another poster stated that the amps does not have a decimal. That is incorrect. My unit does have a decimal for amps. My only concern is that wattage posted on the display is a little different from the manufacturers numbers. Not sure who is correct. Over all good investment.