Questions and Answers for Gardner Bender Outlet and GFCI Tester

A:  This tester uses LED's

A:  The only thing , based on my tester, is open ground. You already know that.

A:  It will work, but give the indication of "NO" ground connection.

A:  No sure. You may get a light pattern indicating a no ground. I would get the manufacturers phone number off the package and call them for specifics.

A:  Yes.

A:  UL and ETL certified according to the package.

A:  No UL logo found. It is Intertek 3080912 listed.

A:  Yes, it should trip a GFI breaker at the main panel but I personally have not tried that.

A:  This tool will only trip the GFCI or other outlets protected by.

A:  This unit will trip the GFI breaker in the main panel but NOT the main 15 Amp circuit breaker.

A:  Included with the item but I'm guessing you can download on from the manufacturer as well.

A:  You can find the instruction manual on the Gardner Bender website by searching for this testers part number (GFI-3501) and clicking on the "Tech Data" tab.

A:  The instructions come in the box with the GFCI tester.

A:  Go to http:/www.gardnerbender.com/resources

A:  You just plug it into the outlet and use the LED chart on the tester for results.

A:  You would want an AFCI tester for arc fault.

A:  There are many testers that specifically test arc fault outlets. Simply search for Arc Fault Testers and a few different options will pop up for you. Currently Gardner Bender and Sperry Instruments does not offer that type of tester.

A:  https://inspectapedia.com/electric/AFCI_Install_Test.php

A:  Good question. I recall there are circuit breakers sold with this feature but I haven't run across a tester for it.

A:  1 clam is what you see it in on the shelf, but when it's shipped it would come 5 to a box or 5 clams to a master.

A:  Look at the user manual provided in the box.

A:  This usually means that there is a bad connection somewhere in the circuit you are testing. Check to make sure that all appliances have been disconnected and test again.

A:  There is a guide on the front of the item and in the included manual. If I recall correctly, all 3 lights on indicated a good circuit.

A:  HIGHLY improbable reading. Possible bad tester. Get another tester.

A:  I don't think that should happen. If you are looking at it from an angle one of the LEDs might be bleeding into another. Try looking at it straight on.