POWER PROBE 4 & SNAPON EECT900 COMPARISON AND REVIEW

Full review and comparisons of the latest Power Probe 4 and Snapon EECT900 Multiprobe. My view points both negative and positive of both.
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[@denissession9423]

Thanks for the video , this is the most in-depth operation explanation of the snap on tool that I have seen

[@lastwithpaganblood87]

Yo I’ve actually been looking for something like this all week. Great timing!

[@PaulyD0859]

Love my PP IV. Got the PP lead kit at the same time. It comes in SOOOOO handy because of the specialized functions it does. For current and resistance I simply use my DMM.

[@410AutoTech]

I love my power probe3 but may have to upgrade to the 4 after this video thanks for the awesome review !!

[@OldeCarrGuy]

I can certainly see the benefits of a power probe in the Olde Carr Auto garage! Thanks for the demo!

[@andrewciavatta9663]

Great comparison, vary informative. Keep the videos coming.

[@mike-yp1uk]

I got the eect900. Its loaded with useful features that takes time to understand but these videos help to remind me of its potential

[@edwunmartinez7720]

I love both and I have both

[@JRC54]

Fantastic Run down on these probes. I really like the pp 4 I may have to add that one to my collection, Dale N for the win sending you that 5v tip didn't even know about that tool add on. Def on my short list..

[@vincentreid6048]

Love the show from the 🇬🇧 👍

[@sitdox]

Thanks for the video a great help for me personally as just got EECT900 from our tool van today here in 🇬🇧 And sure already ordered case from our rep just need to source either PowerProbe master kit or 5V adapter Again thank you and take care

[@Enrightauto]

Love the in depth reviews of them man. I’ve had a multi probe forever and have not been utilizing as it should be utilized. Thanks I always appreciate the great vids

[@stacydornan9765]

Where were these bad boys when I was on the floor,great tools,

[@Dragon_rls]

Great review. I could have not done better. The verdict... I'll take em both:)

[@dereksimenac8844]

Great tool for audio installations, can test speaker lines using the speaker/ beeper in the PP

[@josephjackson3746]

I almost bought the Snapon eect900 today. I should’ve pulled the trigger. That thing looks awesome!

[@connor393]

Rustbelt, love the videos, I would like to see some more electrical videos, I have been getting better at them but would really enjoy some tips on some troubleshooting.

[@ljthemechanic7865]

Great review dude

[@joshspulnik3140]

thanks great video .i did not know about 5v tip ether swr

[@JasonHelmandollar]

I’ve had the power probe 4 for a while and I’ve had to have it repaired 4 times already, I’m actually going on week 7 without it as it’s back being repaired again. I never had a single issue with any other power probe I’ve had. I’m thinking about getting rid of it and going back to the 3.

[@timthemechanix]

Yeah, I've had the 3 for about 10 years and I have never even blown the little breaker. Didn't even know it had the breaker until a video I saw here.

[@JSW42]

You can buy leads that are up to five feet or more. That will let you test the wires you talked about. I've had a 4 for years and never had a problem until a guy, in the shop, dropped it. The circuit breaker came loose inside.

[@johnnysprocketz]

Great work BIG DOG

[@idigitalclic857]

Great Model Comparison

[@powerprobe]

Thanks for the video

[@michaelthrasher2154]

thank you so much, i bought this eect900 couple years ago but have never gotten familiar with its function. very informative and easy to follow. thank you again michael thrasher

[@mattbrennan8088]

nice. Been looking for someone to compare those two

[@leeghany5163]

Nice review Training classes? I would take a class. Very informative video Thank you very much for making this!!!

[@nickayivor8432]

KNOWLEDGEABLE Rustbelt Mechanic Tutorial great, brilliant video thank you very much helpful video,take care and have a great day Rustbelt Mechanic From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

[@Mabooze]

Great video

[@GeorgeJFW]

We have a PP2 I find i tend not to use it as much as i should. You should make a video showing how to preform each function of the tool with other equipment. like using a set of fused jump leads with a DVOM, Test light, amp clamp and scope could be a interesting. great review very in depth.

[@warp302]

I have the eect900 and love it the only real thing I use my dmm for at this point is testing wire harnesses between connectors

[@terrellscaife2411]

Cool, thank you

[@AmericaBumpertoBumper]

Nice review.

[@tanako98]

You can get a Autel ps100 or a ancel pb100. I have four power probes! Yes I have a hook. Contacted power probe and they just blew me off! Anyways time to move on. I would not bother spending cash on snapon one half year warranty is all they give you! Yes for probably quadruple the price of a ancel or Autel! Good video not knocking on the guys video. Great video. Snapon tool $370. Power probe four $190 ancel $70 Autel $100. That snapon is massive won’t fit in tight areas! I work on semis as well. Too massive

[@beano9343]

Would be nice to see some more actual field testing. I have the Snap On version but only been using it for basic stuff. Would like to see some more advanced usage that would outweigh a normal multimeter use.

[@grizzlybob2247]

Would you consider a series actually using the PowerProbe IV and cautions when using it. I have the master set with the ECT3000 Short tracer

[@jerfaulk8]

Test Light and Fluke 87V is all I need. You are a good salesman though!

[@samwagner31]

You can do the job without a power probe. But it makes life easier. Especially the ECT3000, that thing is amazing.

[@mharradine57]

I grab my PP4 more than my meter now. Having B+ and tip voltage displayed all the time is ideal for voltage drop tests and always having good power and ground is worth it alone. Of course having the rocker switch is handy. My meter has been out lately for parasitic draw tests.

[@MrTravisAl]

Watched this in a google results window. Chased it into the app just so I can like it and subscribe. 🤙. 👍. Great review. Thank you. Where in the rust belt are you?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Ohio👍🏻

[@8power0]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL , THERE IS A NEW POWER PROBE ITS NAME IS THE MAESTRO . I CAN'T GET OVER THE LOOK OF THE SNAP-ON THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE VIDEOS !

[@scottScottMechanics]

The snapon meter has the same features as the power probe hook Would that be a better comparison good video 👍

[@MonzaRacer]

Let me tell you, the power probe fuel injector test mode is awesome for finding shorted injectors and if your well trained you can even use it to test in digital mode to find bad injector.

[@ronniejacobsen3000]

I had the snap on one but got rid of it in place of the power probe due to the snap on one's software wasn't fast enough to detect turn signal power pulsing. Mabey mine was messed up but the snap on one just had slower response times in every way, even just supplying power and ground.

[@MrChris37280]

The eect900 is basically the power probe hook with less in rush amperage capability

[@bradymatheson9518]

I have the snap on 800 and it had a smaller screen but I prefer it more it personally is better but I’m not a certified mechanic

[@dtnel]

Maybe I'll get my crate a day early that I can do a review on it before everybody gets theirs, haha not a chance I already know. Thanks for the shout out I was waiting to see that I thought maybe you would do some bonus footage at the end but you definitely have to get that and I think it'll work on the power probe 2, the 3 and the 4 for sure and do some videos with that. Do some case studies with that and show your audience how that 5 volt reference adapter works it's a very sweet tool add on. You should get your snappy or other tool truck to get you the power probe hook and do a side by side with the snap on one. Also you might want to drop some links to the Power Probe store where you can get all the Magnificent add-ons they have which if the viewers don't want to buy it from them they can always get them on Amazon as well. You just have to watch the pricing been there and done that. I have the 1 2 3 4 and hook. The two three and four are slightly if not at all used on at least two of them so I may try to trade them in to the snap on guy as I believe he quoted me to $280ish last time. Snap-on guys are good if you get a good dealer but I never will pay more than two-thirds of retail just because of the fact that I understand their cost structure and there a publicly traded company. That extra money goes to the company. If you've got stuff to trade there's even more wiggle room I found on some things. The reason I mentioned the bonus footage thing earlier was I thought the adapter didn't arrive till after your video had probably already went to The Cutting floor because I know it takes a while to get them done and you had been talking about that for a while so I thought the footage was done already. Just remember when you have to keep Captain Ron and check you take that five molded after off and give him the full juice you might get excited with just 5 volts. If I knew you would send it back to me I would let you take the hook and do a review with it just you would have to do shipping back. I wouldn't send the whole case just because of the fact I can probably fit it in a little flat rate box which would save on shipping but I could always go with a medium box as well but don't quote me on that. If you're interested in doing something like that let me know and I'll take it up and ship it across the freight Lanes and you can do a review in a couple weeks with it from the time I get it shipped to you. Oh wait that would be to head Craig's time so damn I might have to hold off on sending it I don't want to interrupt my crate getting shipped 😂😂 I won't make the Sunday sermon tonight because I'm over just west of Lusk Wyoming right now I pulled off in the rest area. Maybe pull up Lusk Wyoming and show you viewers on the map where that is. If you ever want to know where American Legion Post 1 is it's just east of Lusk Wyoming right before the Nebraska line. A little tidbit of information that a lot of people probably never knew I never knew till I have been driving over the road for 9 years I drove past the place many times but if you pull it up on Google Maps it's just a little hodunk town will the flag out there and I woke up one morning looked out the window and seeing the dedication plaque to it I think maybe two or three people live there in that town now. Anyways I missed the Sunday sermons tonight with the Reverend and the bishop cuz I was out in Utah for a funeral on Friday there. My uncle's ex-wife it was still my aunt that passed away earlier this past week so I had to drive out and see you there it was a thousand mile trip. It was cheaper than flying out there and that was before even renting a car. I think we need to work on the rusty belt designs on Teespring as I was looking at them last night while I was ordering one from South Main Auto. I've been feeling their Channel a little longer than yours but yours came up as a suggestion but I don't like black and I forgot if you had other colors but also I think we could touch that design off. Maybe you should do a little three or four week design contest where your subscribers email you designs and then you put them up for voting. top winter should get choice of two items sweatshirt included and second place should get a choice of one item sweatshirt socks or t-shirt and third place should get a t-shirt of their choice. Think about all the kids of all your subscribers that will come out of the Woodworks and blow your mind with The art design capabilities they have. I think you would get to your next thousand subscribers fairly quick as well or next 2000 especially if you're running a boating promotion as I've seen little polls where people can vote yes or no on items. Also pardon in a misspelling or sentences as with this much typing on a Galaxy Note 9 even it makes the thumbs and hands go numb so I use the voice typing. I've got a few other new things I haven't got around to using that we could collaborate on as well. I'm sure you've heard of a cardaq? I've been taking it easy since last fall not doing much except personal stuff so I've got some new stuff I have to test out. I need to get my garage cleaned up and make a little table with a pedestal and maybe use my osmo 2 I don't know how well that would work but I think it would work if you're moving around because I just can't sit still as I noticed you're moving around as well well holding the camera. I'm getting into coaching girls fastpitch softball season again so with it being that time of the year things are going to start cranking up here soon.

[@dtnel]

Yes before anyone says anything yes it was a book I just wrote or maybe a small little chapter book... 😂

[@timthemechanix]

I think I have the 3, but the best use ever for a powerprobe is when you get locked out of a ford with the keypad code that you know. Plug it into a jumpbox, crawl under it and apply power to the starter and ground it. Then have someone punch in the number.

[@raymond5145]

Tim the Mechanic Branthoover this sound interesting I’ll like to hear the details 😊

[@raymond5145]

Tim the Mechanic Branthoover tell me more

[@timthemechanix]

@@raymond5145 Well, any Ford that has a keypad has a code to unlock the door if you punch it in. It doesn't work if the battery is dead. But if you plug the power probe lighter plug into a jump box or to a battery then get under the car to the starter, hook the ground clip to ground, put the tip of the power probe to the battery cable terminal of the starter you are also giving everything that gets 12 volt side of the battery key off 12v power, enough for the keypad to work and unlock the doors. Also, if you don't have the code to one of these Fords, it's always someplace on the car but not accessible when the doors are locked.

[@raymond5145]

Tim the Mechanic Branthoover I can’t wait to get a power probe, I’m going to ride around with that thing like it’s part of my car keys lol

[@boltonky]

Good review, interesting seeing the differences in the probes. wonder If they could build an oscilloscope into the power probe? feel would add another level of diagnostics

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Would be interesting to see, but at the same time I have a feeling you would be looking at over $500 for a probe then

[@dbillionaer]

Power probe Maestro has this in their app Also autel in the al539b which is 80$

[@MonzaRacer]

I doubt the snap-on can receive the signal the power probe short circuit detector signal but who knows. I just got Snap on version so might have to play more.

[@bronsb345]

Will the snapon be used in conjunction with power probes short finder? Etc2000/3000?

[@beano9343]

Does the ground lead accept a banana plug? I have extensions I can use if needed

[@mike-yp1uk]

I saw another video and a guy amp clamped the hot shot feature it pulled 30 amps at 2.5 mls and came back with good connection.

[@n.gperformance291]

Can this do injector pulse as well like the power probe 4,!!!!!

[@MonzaRacer]

Ah was having trouble finding out fuse size on snap on tool.

[@rodx5571]

The Snap On is mostly the Power Probe Hook. However the Hook has SO many more features, and with one exception has every feature the 4 has, Plus a hundred more. I use the Hook for the reference voltage features when testing computer circuits. Hook has a relay tester, and 5 level circuit tester with the relay tester. Its the most awesome of them all. The 4 has one feature i wish the Hook has, and thats the reader for the ECT 3000 to know when the tracer tone is in a certain wire. EDIT: someone mentioned the 5v reference add on for the tip. The hook is continuously variable from .5 to 5v in reference mode. @20ma. Computer Circuit safe. I use that for sending signals to computer using a predictable .5 second pulse mode while watching data on scanner. Hook has momentary, lock on and pulse mode on power button menu. I am not affiliated with PP in any way. It's just an awesome tool. 75% of my work is electrical diag. I use it often. Watch the hook demo vids. It also has instant voltage, ohms and ammeter depending on circuit and power present. Thanks for hearting my comment.

[@mperez27]

Did the price of the PP4 go up dramatically since I just ordered one from Amazon for 176 bucks?

[@michaelsieber6601]

Mark Perez he probably bought it off if the truck it cost more on the truck

[@DayClanTribe]

Shit and I just got one yesterday on sale from Amazon for $199! WTF is happening to the dollar?!

[@alexantran]

Hi! Would you review a automotive circuit detector for me? aneng c08 . The review on youtube in Russian I dont understand.

[@therealtrucker7564]

Now power probe has the maestro

[@elmahatma12]

Can you show..how to check the pulse for fuel injectors with the eect900

[@bullitautorepairsmobile4989]

Buy a box of noid lights £10. to 20 pounds and you,ll do the job 10 times as quick,when I check a car for a no start , can of brake cleaner ,to check if it’s fuel related,and noid lights to check the injectors are getting a signal, basic car doctor 101 , if you want to save money solder a 1k resistor to a led solder a wire on each side . Remember they’ll only work one way ,if you don’t know what a cathode or anode is ,just try them both ways,if it doesn’t work both ways there’s no signal from the ecu or a short in the wires,hope that helps,

[@nickzigrang2664]

Can the snap on be used with the PP short finder?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I haven’t tried that as I don’t have one but I wouldn’t see why not

[@kevincampbell8298]

Wonder if the hook and the snap on would beca more fair comparison? And the adjustable circuit breaker on it is good for 65 Amps. Wish the cord was detachable on the PP.

[@jaygames1980]

I love my power probe 4 but I keep the beep off.

[@erickoropeza3015]

Dónde puedo conseguir la punta roja

[@mt1885]

Snap-On - always best options (the 5v) lead in is a MUST! ✔✔✔ Do you got a link to the Power Probe by chance?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Actually forgot, but just put the link in the description to one on sale on amazon

[@mt1885]

@@RustbeltMechanic Checkins it out! thanks!

[@IsshmanGarcia]

Power Probe has 5v lead also.

[@dbillionaer]

@@RustbeltMechanic al539b from autel try it out 80$ does all this and morre

[@oren7494]

did you find that the size of the snap on one will be a downside when trying to get into tighter spaces as apposed to the power probe?

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Not really, it’s not that much bigger honestly

[@Laba1011]

Just plug in a banana jack dvom lead and your good to go in any space

[@mattphillips4260]

hey dont aim to sound crazy but the box end wrenches that are a half moon shape what are they called never had a need for them till today and danged if i do now looking to buy a set of them

[@zimports]

Obstruction or half-moon wrenches.

[@calvinpettet8007]

Dose power probe offer the 5 volt atach ment like power probe or dose it have a setting in for that

[@calvinpettet8007]

I may have missed that In your videos

[@RustbeltMechanic]

It has the 5v reference adapter that comes separate in most applications

[@calvinpettet8007]

What power probe would you recommend Keeping the f volt reference in mind

[@mattphillips4260]

got 2 things to ask first how much is there difference is there in the pp3s and the 4 you have there also if you pull up power probe on emay you may find i hard blow molded case that may fit your snap on probe hey before you send that power probe 4 back to snap on if your guy will let you get a pp3s please compare the 2 please i just bought the pp3s hoping i did not mess up

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I don’t have a pp3 but if I come into one I’ll compare them

[@mattphillips4260]

@@RustbeltMechanic that is ok just thinking i would ask i just bought this pp3s and just looking to see if i messed up and should have spent a few bucks more for the pp4

[@Mabooze]

Nice video ... but I would like to have a 6 foot cable to work under the hood instead 23 foot cord to unwind and rewind..The piggy tail that is ground in 6 foot either... besides that its a great TOOL

[@Azaron83]

I had no idea the snap on was a meter too. 😮

[@454bard]

Looks like the "Hook" from power probe would be a more fair comparison to the snap-on

[@garciajomg1]

All you need is a DMM

[@apacheone3643]

The only difference between the Two probes is the price Snap on tacks on 200.00 dollars because it says Snap on.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

Nope, not in this circumstance

[@apacheone3643]

@@RustbeltMechanic I would believe that if Snap on did not have a hand in its design and it may be CHINESE made but I have used tools Superior to Snap on.A good example of this are impact guns, Snap on is yet to make a gun Better than Ingersoll-Rand. I own a lot of Snap on and Mac tools when I see Snap on tools are now being made now in China I question them as a Company. You may say this is not true but it is true as How it's made showed a Chinese factory making there tools and there tools no longer say MADE IN USA as my tools do.So I don't think power probe had much to do with the design or maybe very little.

[@RustbeltMechanic]

I totally get what you are saying but in this circumstance Power probe was commissioned and 100% makes both of these probes. The snapon one does quite a few more functions than the power probe mode shown the in video, including amperage testing, ohm tests/readings etc... Now after this video was made, I’d say that the snapon Multiprobe is closer to the Power probe Hook in capabilities.

[@apacheone3643]

@@RustbeltMechanic I trust power probe first before Snap on. Also to have a amp draw test built in really is not necessary as a multi meter does the same thing.Secondly the only time you need to run a amp draw test is if someone put a stereo with high powered amps in a car which I would just disconnect for testing purposes or a bad blower motor which if there is you would hear the blower bearings making noise, again you would not need a amp draw test. So on the rare occasion there is a intemitting power feed wire grounding due to insulation failure at that point the options for this bypassing and running another wire. My point is in 40 years I have only once had to run this test across a fuse only to find someone wired in a set a lights overloading the fuse.

[@jW-xz7sr]

Have you ever heard of a place called Harbor Frieght. They have really nice tools for the professional mechanics.i never been there but I hear they have everything. I wonder if they sale snapon. We had a snapper lawn mower when I was a kid. Lots of horse power. Maybe you can make a video using the probe to check How much a corvette has. With all those amps I m sure it is up for the task. My dentist loves them but said they can be very expensive, but then again what pro tool doesn’t cost a bunch of money. Do those tools check for PSI’s or lugs. I have always thought it would be cool to fix my own car. They have special schools that mechanic go to. I wish I was a mechanic. Did you go to school for it. Sounds so much fun. Thanks a lot. Super awesome video. Very nice tool box in back ground. Was that a snapon . I think craftsman’s are red . Thanks again and have a wonderful day.

[@robertdyer2442]

Not happy with my snapon eect I feel it is to bulky and just not happy in general with it no box or anything

[@Quickwrench75]

seems the snap on is a copy of the hook

[@RustbeltMechanic]

It is very close to that

[@GrahamRumbelow]

Your reviews are great but why do you keep saying 'is going to be' they are not going to be, they 'are'. It's really annoying!

[@josepeixoto3384]

323 dollars! no,thanks

[@markkulak860]

Ahhhh nope the Snapon one isn't made by power probe, the Snapon one uses one component ut of many that PP uses

[@4dirt2racer0]

over 300 bucks!! jesus 30 years n snap off's still constantly surprising me with how much they can get away with charging us i love their tools but theyre some greedy bastards, and sellouts now to, such a dam shame reputation-gone na but definitely not the respectable reputable brand they once were its not just snap off even companies like Starrett are making shit along with the good stuff, in a way, a tool company is only as good as its worst tool im definitely impressed with what snap off included in the tool tho instead of making u buy it extra, although at the same time that price was more than made up for in the price of the tool, more than 3 times the cost in some cases

[@creme757]

I’m sorry, the features on the power probe 4 ride the slim border of impractical and down right unnecessary. That multi probe takes the cake. For Pete’s sake just go get a DVOM... if that doesn’t work. Break out a lab scope. Admittedly, I own a pp4. But not “all” the features are practical

[@IsshmanGarcia]

That Snap On design is HORRIBLE!

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

How I think it would work better in most cases under a dash

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

I strongly disagree when working on cars anyway

[@Crazy_clown6969]

Overpay snap on😂

[@michaelstjohn6086]

time is money