I bought a cheap knockoff governor tester back in 2019 and it cost me $400

Saw it online for a fraction of the price of the real tool, figured it was worth a shot. Hooked it up to a governor on a traction job, and the readings were all over the place. Ended up chasing a problem that wasn't there for half a day before I borrowed a proper tester from a guy at the shop. Anyone have a brand they trust for that kind of gear that won't break the bank?

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wendy_clark3d ago

Yeah, reminds me of the time I bought a fake multimeter, lol.

jackson.wesley3d ago

Ever check if the knockoff even had a calibration certificate? A lot of those cheap ones are just random number generators. You're basically paying for a fancy paperweight that wastes your time.