Kewtech KEWCHECK103 Mains Wiring Socket Tester

The Kewtech Mains Wiring Socket Tester has quickly become a key component of my home maintenance toolkit. While I haven't had the chance to test it on a faulty socket yet, its initial performance in checking safe sockets has been flawless, indicating its reliability. Living in South Shields, where living in a Victorian terraced house means there could be unexpected household quirks, having a tool like this on hand offers significant peace of mind.Simple, Effective, and TrustworthyEase of use is one of the KEWCHECK103's standout features. It operates with straightforward indicators that make interpreting results a breeze, even for those of us who aren't experts in electrical systems. The tester is designed to be foolproof, providing clear diagnostics that help prevent potential hazards before they become serious.Compact DurabilityThis tester’s compact design means it can be stored easily or carried in a toolbox without taking up much space. Its sturdy build is reassuring, suggesting that it will last through many checks and challenges - ready to prove its worth when a real test comes along.Final Thoughts: A Smart Addition for Every HouseholdAs of now, the Kewtech KEWCHECK103 has shown promising capabilities in maintaining electrical safety in my home. It stands as a proactive tool, awaiting its moment to tackle and diagnose any future electrical issues that might arise. For anyone in Shields or beyond, this socket tester is a prudent investment, ensuring that when electrical anomalies occur, you're prepared and protected.

We had some issues with a couple of our plug sockets around the house. One had a faulty socket where we couldn't insert anything into the socket and the other had a crackle sound on the right hand socket and just wouldn't work properly. Rather than turn all of the electrics off I just wanted to make sure I turned off what I needed. The Kewtech socket tester emits a beep once inserted into a socket and turned on. Once you turn off the correct switch on the consumer unit, the beeping will stop. A nice and simple way of knowing there's no further electric running through the socket (I also used an electrical screwdriver just to be safe). What I really liked was that it gives you a really handy indication as to whether there's anything wrong with the wiring. It'll either give you 3 green lights and a constant beep, meaning all is ok, or it will give you 1 or 2 lights with a handy guide on the front of the unit to tell you what might be wrong. For the crackling socket of mine it was something to do with the neutral wiring so only 2 lights came on. It's a very simple to use unit, even for a complete novice like me. I managed to change both sockets successfully without electrocuting myself and it's thanks to this neat little gadget.

Plug in , it’s that simple … I’m no electrician , but this was my first port of call before I called one out to assess my socket which had been occasionally tripping the main board …I plugged this in and it diagnosed the defect straight away , Someone had put the Live and neutral in the wrong way .. So it was easy enough to fix without spending money on a call out charge …It’s also really good just to help you with turning off the correct breaker , because it sets off a tone when plugged in , so if your working yourself once the tone goes off you know you have turned off correct switch …For the price it’s definitely worth having as an extra safety measure if doing minor repairs ..

Simple to use

Great bit of kit works well

Love these used for work (electrician) great as the sounder can be used to identify circuits at ccu when testing

Always be safe careful working with electricity. Easy to read and understand results written on the plug. Very good quality and versatile. Can hear the tone from upstairs when you at consumer unit. Good value for money.

Excellent works fine