Today I will be discussing the Extech CT70 AC Circuit Load and Outlet Tester. This circuit load tester may be small, but it packs a big punch. The first thing you notice about this load and outlet tester is the digital display. This innovation is oddly late to the party but makes life so much easier. When using the CT70 as an outlet tester the display will shine Blue for Pass and Red if there is a problem. The outlet functions that it handles are as follows,

In the world of test meters you want to get the most bang for your buck; lots of features and high performance that still fits your budget. Dave Jones of the popular EEVBlog recently put a group of multimeters in a similar price range (Extech EX330, Amprobe AM-220, Elenco M-2625, Global Specialties Pro-50, and Vichy VC99) to the test and one meter came out clearly as the top dog. Drum roll please… Extech EX330!