Awesome Nachi Tool

[Scott Byrnes]

Originally Posted by dthomas2

Guys, what does all this mean? Do we really want to determine 'how well' a microwave works? Doesn't this increase liability? Using water, or perhaps a bit of butter in a tiny plastic contain I pack with me, I can say that the microwave does heat the item - I can't imagine saying or doing tests that would lead the customer to believe that I implied that it was (or is) working perfectly. A sophisticated test (or tester) may lead us down a risky patch?
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A pat of butter or a high tech state of the art, really impressive tester? HMMM... that's a tough one. Let's see... we use the circuit tester to see if outlets work... instead why don't we just wet our fingers? Circuit tester could report falsely and our liability goes up!! Wait, split differential on an A/C is only at 8. Maybe it's a bad thermometer. Maybe we should just say it feels cold so our liability doesn't go up?
So... A pat of butter or a high tech state of the art, really impressive tester?
Every time I use it, my client's my Realtor, the seller, are impressed that I am testing equipment with high tech state of the art equipment, and not just warming something up. If you can get one of these testers, you'll love it!
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[kkenny]

I use the MW tester I got from NACHI in Aug. and have not had a problem. I like it.

[dthomas2]

Originally Posted by rbennett

Yes I can see that checking a MW with a cup of water and a the temp rise in a certain amount of time might be too much

What ever one is comfortable with

rlb

Hummmm, you working with Jack Danial's right now Richard?
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[Ted Allen]

If anyone would like one of the NACHI testers let me know as I have 7 left.

Nick & Deanna, they went quick at the show I had to hide some for myself.. Thank you again.

[dthomas2]

[quote=sbyrnes]A pat of butter or a high tech state of the art, really impressive tester? HMMM... that's a tough one. Let's see... we use the circuit tester to see if outlets work... instead why don't we just wet our fingers?

I tried putting the cup of water next to the outlet - didn't tell me anything. Then, I put my finger into the water - still didn't tell me anything. Then, put my wetted fingers across the big black things inside a big gray box and lordy - my straight hair got all kinky. Then, I attempted to stick my head in the microwave but it wouldn't turn on - but did work with the water.

If I want to know if an outlet works, I could plug in a cheap and simple lamp - it is a functional check, not a performance check. (I like to check for a functional ground so i use the three-prong 'high-tech' tester because I don't know of another and cheaper way.)
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[dthomas2]

Circuit tester could report falsely and our liability goes up!! Wait, split differential on an A/C is only at 8. Maybe it's a bad thermometer. Maybe we should just say it feels cold so our liability doesn't go up?
So... A pat of butter or a high tech state of the art, really impressive tester?
Every time I use it, my client's my Realtor, the seller, are impressed that I am testing equipment with high tech state of the art equipment, and not just warming something up. If you can get one of these testers, you'll love it!
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A home inspection is, and for seemingly good reason, not sold as a "technically exhaustive" inspection. If you choose to make it technically exhaustive isn't this your privilege? Your tone suggest that all of us should provide your level of expertise - is that what you meant? Obviously, you know what you are doing but I hope you would advised those who pretend to know everything about all subjects to do so at their own risk and with appropriately worded contracts and/or ensure that the client understands that all subjects may not contain similar levels of competency during the inspection. I know this is a "mouth-full" so read it a couple of times - I think I understand what I just said.

That said, you have interested me in this "thing." What exactly does it tell you about the microwave under test?
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[dthomas2]

Originally Posted by tallen

If anyone would like one of the NACHI testers let me know as I have 7 left.

Nick & Deanna, they went quick at the show I had to hide some for myself.. Thank you again.

What is the cost?

[Ted Allen]

Absolutly free + 47.50 S&H lol

If you want one send me your address and it's on the way.. Totally free

[dthomas2]

Don't know if I need $47.00 worth of "razzle-dazzle" - i'll wait to hear from Scott. Or, since you are at hand, what does this device tell you about the microwave?

[Richard L. Bennett]

Todd

Please help us -- what does the tester tell us??

This might be the best thing since round wheels on cars and someone else's credit card

Perhaps I should direct this question to NACHI

This "tester" might just be good showmanship or it might be telling us something

WHAT IS It

rlb


rlb

[dthomas2]

Originally Posted by rbennett

Todd

Please help us -- what does the tester tell us??

This might be the best thing since round wheels on cars and someone else's credit card

Perhaps I should direct this question to NACHI

This "tester" might just be good showmanship or it might be telling us something

WHAT IS It

rlb


rlb

Welcome back Richard!
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[Dale Duffy]

I don't test microwaves, but if I did, wetting a small piece of a paper towel would put an end to my curiosity whether the machine functioned or not.

[dthomas2]

You WIN! There couldn't be a cheaper test.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by dthomas2

You WIN! There couldn't be a cheaper test.

If it came to the point I needed something bizarre to see if a microwave heated it, I'd try popcorn!

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

Kids -

Micro-Wave Popcorn. Tells me the MW is working - impresses the ***** out of the client and used house commissioned salesperson - also feeds them and keeps them out of my hair. The "WOW" factor.