I saw these Santronics NCVs at one of the supply houses I frequently go do and my eye was definitely drawn to the “always on” feature. I normally use the Fluke but the button can be a bit of an annoyance when I’m wearing cut resistant gloves. I will have to pick one up soon. As a secondary point, I appreciate you demonstrating how to turn on and off the sound on the fluke. I thought the sound just was working intermittently for me due to dropping it or something.
After your old review I got the 3k model myself and turns out ot be my favorite. Also like you I have 4 or 5 of thoes flukes around and they are in bags and pouches as well out of abundance. Main bag wiha santronics and side pouches/quick bag sb-ld are flukes. The size really matters too it seems like the veto little pockets are made for thoes flukes and why you see them so often in them. This may not be everyone's list if importance but if you can get a made in usa peice of electronics and it not be as expensive as other brands along with working well it's a win win win. The only downside to santronics which they don't need to fix really is I don't see them being nearly as rugged (but they would need to be thicker more expensive ect) which would defeat the pluses it has to fix that. Geat content as always!
@@MattHmm-rq6dn yeah people have said the 3115 type break fairly easy when you drop them… luckily I haven’t dropped mine yet 😂 They are priced well that I can live with it if they break a little easier for the performance they give.
Love the Santronic (regular). I don’t generally care for sound but I might pick it up to see…it may fit a bit more snug in my mp2. The only issue I have had with it is in HVAC equipment…it always seems to just flow when I’m anywhere close and loses its individual wire confirmation. Still, it’s the best I’ve used.
@@nachoisme I like everything about them both compared to others. No buttons, no ridges, sensitive enough but not too much. I’m glad I stumbled upon them
Don't really have the Santronics units in the UK, unless you import them via Amazon or eBay. They seem like quite a good unit in comparison to the others. I have one from Wiha but found it ate batteries, so now use ones from Kewtech for general use and an specialised one from Multicomp for hazardous areas.
@@three-phase562 they have been my favorite for the “always on” and the sensitivity with no buttons. I had never heard of them before, but so far in my limited use they have both performed really well
Was your wiha the one with the gauge on it 25506? If so my batteries are over a year old and not dead. It does have more bells and whistles like the flashlight so I can see it not lasting to the down of time. Either way find what works for you till you find something better suited.
Like alot of us just because we get new tools dosent mean they make it into our main bag. I know personally thoes cheap screwdrivers get handed down to a car kit ect. Plus we just like to try things out even if it isn't a match made in heaven tool edition.
@@MattHmm-rq6dnwell duh obviously. But a lot of people will change out their tool loadouts from time to time. Don’t tell me your loadout hasn’t changed for the past 20 years. What are you an old timer? 😂. It doesn’t hurt to upgrade.
Purchased the red one last week . The battery cap is stuck with no way to change the batteries. Ordered a second one. Same problem. Checked the negative reviews on Amazon and several others had the same issue. Some of them broke it trying to unscrew the cap. Essentially it’s a disposable tool when the batteries die. They both are going back.
I know you don't need any more ncts but the wiha though expensive is more goldilocks of sensitivity your looking for. Wires that close it passes the white is not hot test in a plastic or metal box. It's only a touch more sensitive than the santronics but with the gauge on the front you can see false readings based on the lights. It also knows low or under powered 120 volt situations if there's a broken leg. If it wasn't for the 5ish flukes around I'd get more of rhe santronics and wihas.
It would make more sense to me for the Sperry to have the button somewhere towards the back. I don’t want to have to put my hand all the way at the front of the tester to see if I’m finding something hot…especially if I have a crowded spot with wires. Jbox, panel, trough, etc.
With the ground clip required, how is the DC version not inferior to a voltmeter, which would also show measured voltage (and might tell you there's a voltage-drop problem)? The AC version looks fine.
Alot of car work you just need to see if it's getting power easy as that. I prefer a power probe myself to turn on pumps ect. But for the size under a dash and no power required or hooked to the battery not bad for the size.
@@OnusBones I was thinking about the little small KAIWEETS pen tester and I feel like that would be a little more useful, but like Matt said, someone may want one with no buttons, nothing to goop up for just quick testing. I’m kinda like you in the way of thinking, but I don’t do a ton of DC work
I do like the flashlight on the Klein, but if it's giving you bad readings, it defeats its purpose. Thanks for the helpful comparisons.
@@ggrimm79 👍👍… a light on the end is nice
Sold! Thanks Morgan (and Santronics for reaching out). The delay is mentioned on the packaging I believe and seems great. Better than a switch.
That 3k model is very nice it's worth a buy 👍
@@espressomatic yeah I like the delay… let’s you kinda get in place before it starts beeping
I saw these Santronics NCVs at one of the supply houses I frequently go do and my eye was definitely drawn to the “always on” feature. I normally use the Fluke but the button can be a bit of an annoyance when I’m wearing cut resistant gloves. I will have to pick one up soon. As a secondary point, I appreciate you demonstrating how to turn on and off the sound on the fluke. I thought the sound just was working intermittently for me due to dropping it or something.
@@BradNeumyer I was the same way on the fluke till Simone showed me 😂
I like the Santorics aloe though 👍
After your old review I got the 3k model myself and turns out ot be my favorite. Also like you I have 4 or 5 of thoes flukes around and they are in bags and pouches as well out of abundance. Main bag wiha santronics and side pouches/quick bag sb-ld are flukes. The size really matters too it seems like the veto little pockets are made for thoes flukes and why you see them so often in them. This may not be everyone's list if importance but if you can get a made in usa peice of electronics and it not be as expensive as other brands along with working well it's a win win win. The only downside to santronics which they don't need to fix really is I don't see them being nearly as rugged (but they would need to be thicker more expensive ect) which would defeat the pluses it has to fix that. Geat content as always!
@@MattHmm-rq6dn yeah people have said the 3115 type break fairly easy when you drop them… luckily I haven’t dropped mine yet 😂
They are priced well that I can live with it if they break a little easier for the performance they give.
Love the Santronic (regular). I don’t generally care for sound but I might pick it up to see…it may fit a bit more snug in my mp2.
The only issue I have had with it is in HVAC equipment…it always seems to just flow when I’m anywhere close and loses its individual wire confirmation. Still, it’s the best I’ve used.
@@nachoisme I like everything about them both compared to others. No buttons, no ridges, sensitive enough but not too much.
I’m glad I stumbled upon them
Your reviews are excellent.
@@Stefan_Kawalec appreciate that my friend 👍👍
Don't really have the Santronics units in the UK, unless you import them via Amazon or eBay. They seem like quite a good unit in comparison to the others. I have one from Wiha but found it ate batteries, so now use ones from Kewtech for general use and an specialised one from Multicomp for hazardous areas.
@@three-phase562 they have been my favorite for the “always on” and the sensitivity with no buttons.
I had never heard of them before, but so far in my limited use they have both performed really well
Was your wiha the one with the gauge on it 25506? If so my batteries are over a year old and not dead. It does have more bells and whistles like the flashlight so I can see it not lasting to the down of time. Either way find what works for you till you find something better suited.
@@MattHmm-rq6dn Yes, that is the one. Not sure if mine has developed a fault, batteries would only last a couple of weeks.
Original batteries mine came with energizer maybe something to open up and have some fun with.
All these new tools and new starting line ups. Time for a new what’s in my tool bag? 🙏
Like alot of us just because we get new tools dosent mean they make it into our main bag. I know personally thoes cheap screwdrivers get handed down to a car kit ect. Plus we just like to try things out even if it isn't a match made in heaven tool edition.
These are both in my bags full time from this video at the moment.. I will see if a bag video is in the future
True Matt… not everything I try is a bag replacement tool… sometimes it’s a want in my truck/garage/house tool
@@MattHmm-rq6dnwell duh obviously. But a lot of people will change out their tool loadouts from time to time. Don’t tell me your loadout hasn’t changed for the past 20 years. What are you an old timer? 😂. It doesn’t hurt to upgrade.
Purchased the red one last week . The battery cap is stuck with no way to change the batteries. Ordered a second one. Same problem. Checked the negative reviews on Amazon and several others had the same issue. Some of them broke it trying to unscrew the cap. Essentially it’s a disposable tool when the batteries die. They both are going back.
@@timh7156 appreciate you sharing your thoughts 👍
Thanks as always!!!!
@@leonardpaciora5039 you are welcome 👍👍
I know you don't need any more ncts but the wiha though expensive is more goldilocks of sensitivity your looking for. Wires that close it passes the white is not hot test in a plastic or metal box. It's only a touch more sensitive than the santronics but with the gauge on the front you can see false readings based on the lights. It also knows low or under powered 120 volt situations if there's a broken leg. If it wasn't for the 5ish flukes around I'd get more of rhe santronics and wihas.
@@MattHmm-rq6dn appreciate the info and suggestion 👍👍
It would make more sense to me for the Sperry to have the button somewhere towards the back. I don’t want to have to put my hand all the way at the front of the tester to see if I’m finding something hot…especially if I have a crowded spot with wires. Jbox, panel, trough, etc.
@@nachoisme yeah I 100% agree with that… it’s a pokey stick for a reason 😂
I don’t want the tip of my finger that close to the pokey part
@@MORGANSMaintenanceThe only time I want my finger that close to the pokey part is when I’m taking a leak 😎
@@nachoisme 😂
Wish they’d make em a little more rugged
@@ellescer I haven’t had issues with mine, but I’ve had several people say similar things
With the ground clip required, how is the DC version not inferior to a voltmeter, which would also show measured voltage (and might tell you there's a voltage-drop problem)?
The AC version looks fine.
Alot of car work you just need to see if it's getting power easy as that. I prefer a power probe myself to turn on pumps ect. But for the size under a dash and no power required or hooked to the battery not bad for the size.
@@OnusBones I was thinking about the little small KAIWEETS pen tester and I feel like that would be a little more useful, but like Matt said, someone may want one with no buttons, nothing to goop up for just quick testing.
I’m kinda like you in the way of thinking, but I don’t do a ton of DC work