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Power Probe Hook
May 24^th, 2013 at 5:35pm

Not sure what these are selling for new or used. Make and offer.

Personally I thought this tool was a good concept, however after using it I do not like the idea of the tool deciding if I need to see ohms or volts. When I am checking grounds I prefer volts not ohms. This tool does not give you a choice it displays what it thinks you need to see. Cheesy

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Reply #1 - May 24^th, 2013 at 7:34pm

I'm going to see if I can pawn mine off on a tool dealer for a break on my existing account. I have used it a couple times, but it's a tad bulky to use easily in my opinion. I would rather trade it in and get my PPIII back.
When they came out they were going for $500 new, got mine for $400 after trading in my PPIII. I think they are great for road or house calls, but in the shop it's a bit much, at least for me personally. I bought it mainly because I wanted to try out something new, AND I though it was nice that they increased the possible amperage output of the unit. That, I would imagine, is the reason for the increased heft.
I think it would be a great tool to the right person(ality).

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Re: Power Probe Hook
Reply #2 - May 25^th, 2013 at 4:57am

I like using it most of the time. Although if I have the chance I'll try and find a way to scope something now just to learn more. But what I really like about it is the ability to load test a circuit. It is definitely different than the PP3, but then again why pay 3x just for a bigger PP3? It does take some getting used to, especially when doing ground testing. Just checking for a normal ground before the vehicle has had a chance to go to sleep will deceive you. But the biggest advantage for me is the ability to load test a circuit and it has helped me to find some issues that could have cost me a PCM.

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Re: Power Probe Hook
Reply #3 - May 25^th, 2013 at 6:04am

BMW Scott wrote on May 25^th, 2013 at 4:57am:

I like using it most of the time. Although if I have the chance I'll try and find a way to scope something now just to learn more. But what I really like about it is the ability to load test a circuit. It is definitely different than the PP3, but then again why pay 3x just for a bigger PP3? It does take some getting used to, especially when doing ground testing. Just checking for a normal ground before the vehicle has had a chance to go to sleep will deceive you. But the biggest advantage for me is the ability to load test a circuit and it has helped me to find some issues that could have cost me a PCM.

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Beware the load test feature. It will lead you a stray, I recommend confirming your load test results when using this tool.

The reason I say that is I have had 2 occasions when the Hook failed a circuit using the load test and there were no issues with the circuit. Angry

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Re: Power Probe Hook
Reply #4 - May 25^th, 2013 at 11:31am

Earl Davis wrote on May 25^th, 2013 at 6:04am:

Beware the load test feature. It will lead you a stray, I recommend confirming your load test results when using this tool.

The reason I say that is I have had 2 occasions when the Hook failed a circuit using the load test and there were no issues with the circuit. Angry

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I've actually ran into this as well. It is dependent on the type of circuit you are testing for sure. I found this out the hard way too. Wasted a lot of time a few times. But it has also save me a PCM once, so it's something to be aware of for sure. Good point for anyone wanting or owning one.

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Anthony Lamb Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Posts: 1,202 Brisbane Queensland Australia Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #5 - May 29^th, 2013 at 2:33am Earl Davis wrote on May 24^th, 2013 at 5:35pm: Not sure what these are selling for new or used. Make and offer. I think on ebay they are about $350ish The hook works great for finding shorts with the adjustable circuit breaker and the loud tone when it reaches the set current.
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autosparky Super Nerd Picogroup Offline blind worker Posts: 2,397 Porirua New Zealand Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #6 - May 29^th, 2013 at 12:53pm I thought the load test idea was brilliant but you guys just shattered my next dream tool, anyone else got any comments about this tool?
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Earl Davis Guru Member Picogroup Offline Posts: 481 Charlotte-NC North Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #7 - May 29^th, 2013 at 5:04pm autosparky wrote on May 29^th, 2013 at 12:53pm: I thought the load test idea was brilliant but you guys just shattered my next dream tool, anyone else got any comments about this tool? I am not much of of sales person! I would rather be upfront about my experience with the tool. Earl
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Re: Power Probe Hook
Reply #8 - May 29^th, 2013 at 5:30pm

I love using The Hook, but you have to know how to use it properly and also know when something doesn't seem quiet right. PowerProbe has some video's specific on how to properly use the tool for different things. I know they are on there website, but I believe they are also on the their YouTube channel. I watched them and didn't really pay close attention and started using the tool and wondered why certain things were happening. I went back and watched them ago and reread the book and learned more of what was going on. Anyways, it's like any other tool, you just have to know how to use it properly and it's limitations.

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PRESTON LSD Guide Picogroup Offline "Fix like a champion today" Posts: 4,959 Jensen Beach Florida USA Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #9 - May 29^th, 2013 at 7:07pm I wonder how much it would be to ship one to you Sparky?
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autosparky Super Nerd Picogroup Offline blind worker Posts: 2,397 Porirua New Zealand Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #10 - May 30^th, 2013 at 2:03am everytime I'm shopping on Ebay or Amazon $60 minimum But when Amazon has the Hook for $309 and snappy tools wants $900.....just wonder how many people handle this and making a % on the way to the consumer - ME!!
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BMW Scott Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Posts: 561 High Point, NC North Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #11 - May 30^th, 2013 at 3:53am autosparky wrote on May 30^th, 2013 at 2:03am: But when Amazon has the Hook for $309 and snappy tools wants $900 WOW! $900 is incredibly too much. My wife got mine for about $350ish. I can't believe StrapOn, I mean SnapOn charges so much over there. I wonder if they are upping the price on all their tools or just certain ones.
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Anthony Lamb Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Posts: 1,202 Brisbane Queensland Australia Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #12 - May 30^th, 2013 at 4:16am BMW Scott wrote on May 30^th, 2013 at 3:53am: I wonder if they are upping the price on all their tools or just certain ones. It is all their tools. With the aussie dollar being roughly dollar for dollar for a US dollar the tool prices are still the same as they were when they were when it was 80 cents to the US dollar.
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PRESTON LSD Guide Picogroup Offline "Fix like a champion today" Posts: 4,959 Jensen Beach Florida USA Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #13 - May 30^th, 2013 at 6:29am Sparky, figure out what I gotta do and where to send it, you pay for shipping and you can have mine.
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BMW Scott Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Posts: 561 High Point, NC North Carolina USA Gender:	Re: Power Probe Hook Reply #14 - May 30^th, 2013 at 5:23pm PRESTON wrote on May 30^th, 2013 at 6:29am: Sparky, figure out what I gotta do and where to send it, you pay for shipping and you can have mine. Wow that's mighty generous of you Preston! I think that's awesome, not near enough generosity left in the world.
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