Ladders, testers, and meters: the used-gear checklist

Used test gear is where the savings are real — and where a bad buy quietly corrupts every walk after it. Before paying for a used moisture meter, plug tester, thermometer, or ladder, check the things that decide whether it can be trusted: the meter reads against a known reference, the tester lights every indicator, the thermometer matches a second thermometer in the same room, and the ladder's rails, feet, and locks are straight and complete. A tester that lies is worse than no tester. Sellers: list the test you ran, not just the model. Buyers: what is your bench test before used gear joins the kit? — Admin