Electrical test and measurement tools from Amprobe, a leading brands of tools for professional electricians, contractors and facility maintenance technicians, are now available for the first time at Lowe’s. Amprobe’s easy-to-use, handheld electrical test and measurement tools let pros quickly determine the source of problems with electrical systems as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units in commercial and residential environments. The tools are designed to be high quality solutions, ideal for installing systems in new construction, established facilities, and residences. They help tradesmen troubleshoot and maintain numerous types of electrical equipment.
With its line of core tools now distributed nationwide through Lowe’s, Amprobe pro tools are easier to find than ever for professional electricians as well as Do-It-Yourselfers and homeowners who want to do their own electrical testing and temperature measurement and need safe, accurate products. The professional quality tools enable pros and homeowners to safely check electrical outlets and switches in home improvement projects and can be used to test extension cords and pinpoint problems with electrical appliances and heating and cooling systems.
“Many of our current customers shop at home improvement stores. Now they can pick up the high quality tools they rely on easily, close to the job. By offering a core set of products in local retail outlets, we are excited that Do-It-Yourselfers now can work like the pros with electrical and temperature measurement tools that get the job done safely and accurately.”
– Jasmine Khambatta, general manager, Amprobe
The Lowe’s line-up features nearly a dozen essential Amprobe tools, including a convenient residential testing kit (PK-100R) containing three basic tools: a digital multimeter, non contact voltage detector and receptacle tester. Also offered are digital multimeters, a clamp meter, voltage and continuity testers, an infrared thermometer, a battery tester and replacement test leads.
Here are the tools now available at Lowes:
Amprobe AM-60 Digital Multimeter
Compact and full-featured for professional use
- Measures DC voltage up to 1000 V and AC voltage up to 750 V
- Measures AC/DC current, resistance, frequency, and capacitance
- Diode testing mode
- Data hold-no lost measurement
- CAT III 600 V rated for indoor applications requiring direct connection to main electrical panel
- Lowe’s Item # 0216111
- Model Number AM-60/RL
Amprobe DM7C Digital Multimeter
Basic meter for home, auto, boat, RV, or workshop electrical systems
- Compact design with built-in tilt stand
- Six functions/14 ranges
- Special ranges to test 1.5 V and 9 V batteries
- Measures AC/DC voltage up to 600 V and DC current to 200 mA
- Industry standard test leads and protective holster included
- CAT II 600 V rated
- Lowe’s Item # 0228920
- Model Number DM7C/RL
Amprobe PK-100R Residential Testing Kit
Comprehensive set of tools to troubleshoot appliances and residential electrical and HVAC systems including outlets, switches, and extension cords
- PM-60 Digital Multimeter: measure AC/DC voltage; continuity function checks light bulbs and fuses; resistance, capacitance, and frequency for advanced repairs
- VT201A Non-contact Voltage Detector: quickly checks voltage
- ST102A Receptacle Tester: tests 110 – 125 V GFCI circuits quickly and easily: plug into a GFCI outlet – LEDs indicate wiring status and GFCI circuit will trip to confirm outlet protection is working properly
- Lowe’s Item # 0228942
- Model Number PK-100/RL
Amprobe ACD-4 Digital Clamp Meter
Measures AC current to 400 A
- Measures AC/DC voltage to 600 V and resistance to 200 ohms
- Features advanced VoltTect non-contact voltage detection
- CAT III 600 V rated
- Lowe’s Item # 0217631
- Model Number ACD-4/RL
Amprobe VPC-10 Voltage and Continuity Tester
Verify AC/DC voltage of outlets, switches, and extension cords
- Check light bulbs, fuses, and continuity of wires
- Automatic selection: AC, DC, or continuity
- Indicates polarity and seven levels of AC/DC voltage
- Automatic on and off
- CAT III 600 V rated
- Lowe’s Item # 0242670
- Model Number VPC-10/RL
Amprobe VP-600SB Non-contact Volt Probe with Voltage Buzzer and Voltage Shaker
Test AC voltage cables, circuit breakers, appliances, wall sockets, junction boxes, fuses, and breaks in wires without disconnecting from the electrical system
- Lights up, vibrates, and beeps when it detects AC voltage from 100 – 600 V
- Finds and pinpoints breaks in wires
- Completely insulated, no exposed metal or conductive parts
- CAT III 600 V rated
- Lowe’s Item # 0241210
- Model Number VP-600SB/RL
Amprobe PY-1A Voltage Tester
Verify AC/DC voltage of appliances, outlets, switches, light fixtures, or extension cords
- Compact with simple one-handed operation
- Clear indication of four voltage levels
- Clear indication of four voltage levels
- Measures DC volts: 160/330/380/600
- CAT III 600 V rated
- Lowe’s Item # 0225727
- Model Number PY-1A/RL
Amprobe PY-11 Continuity Tester
Check incandescent light bulbs, fuses, continuity of wires, or extension cords
- Bulb lights when circuit is completed
- For use with un-energized circuits
- Lowe’s Item # 0235237
- Model Number PY-11
Amprobe Bat-100 Battery Tester
Simple to use and portable battery life tester
- Tests 9 V, AA, AAA, C, D, 1.5 V button-type standard and rechargeable batteries
- Easy-to-read color-coded display indicates ‘Good, Low, and Replace/Recharge’
- Lowe’s Item # 0241238
- Model Number BAT-100/RL
Amprobe IR607A Infrared Thermometer
Point-and-press quick and easy non-contact temperature measurement
- Measures from -18 °C to 400 °C (0 °F to 750 °F)
- Built-in laser pointer for easy targeting
- Comfortable pistol-grip design
- Lowe’s Item # 0235702
- Model Number IR607A/RL
Amprobe TL36A Test Leads with Threaded Alligator Clips
Replacement test leads for multimeters, clamps, and voltage testers
- Fits most brands with standard voltage terminals
- CAT IV 600 V/CAT III 1000 V rated
- Lowe’s Item # 0240876
- Model Number TL36A/RL
For more information about Amprobe products, please visit www.amprobe.com.
About Amprobe Test Tools
For more than 60 years, Amprobe test tools have been a leading choice of professionals for testing and measuring electrical properties in various field applications. Amprobe’s feature-rich products are well known for high reliability at competitive prices. The company’s products include clamp-on meters, power quality analyzers, multimeters (volt/amp/ohmmeters) and circuit tracers.
