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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Aug 15, 2026 4:03 AM

Klein Tools GFCI Receptacle Outlet Tester w/ LCD

$16

$25

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Amazon has Klein Tools GFCI Outlet Receptacle Tester w/ LCD (RT250) on sale for $16. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Product Details:
  • GFCI receptacle tester with large backlit LCD readout for voltage and wiring conditions
  • Displays trip time for GFCI devices
  • Detects and identifies common wiring faults
  • Patent-pending Open Neutral and Open Ground detection
  • Auto-Hold feature for hard-to-reach outlets
  • Uses 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries (included)

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has Klein Tools GFCI Outlet Receptacle Tester w/ LCD (RT250) on sale for $16. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • GFCI receptacle tester with large backlit LCD readout for voltage and wiring conditions
  • Displays trip time for GFCI devices
  • Detects and identifies common wiring faults
  • Patent-pending Open Neutral and Open Ground detection
  • Auto-Hold feature for hard-to-reach outlets
  • Uses 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries (included)

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Written by Corwin | Staff

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Aug 15, 2026 1:38 PM
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FuschiaHome408Aug 15, 2026 1:38 PM
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This is a really great outlet tester. It is much better at picking up subtle issues than the cheaper one with three neon bulbs.
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Aug 15, 2026 11:09 PM
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JustOneMoreToolAug 15, 2026 11:09 PM
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$16 to tell me my outlet is working? My smoke detector does that for free.
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Aug 15, 2026 11:17 PM
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anubis57Aug 15, 2026 11:17 PM
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Quote from FuschiaHome408 :
This is a really great outlet tester. It is much better at picking up subtle issues than the cheaper one with three neon bulbs.




Could you please elaborate?: confused:
Last edited by anubis57 August 15, 2026 at 04:19 PM.
Aug 16, 2026 1:07 AM
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SplendidShop6949Aug 16, 2026 1:07 AM
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Great, used the voltage reading to diagnose a loose neutral from the power company.
Aug 16, 2026 2:59 AM
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DrRadAug 16, 2026 2:59 AM
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$14.99 everyday price at HF with 3-year warranty (Klein is 2 years). This isn't a deal.

https://www.harborfreight.com/gfc...59524.html
Last edited by DrRad August 15, 2026 at 08:02 PM.
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Aug 16, 2026 6:35 AM
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dohturdimaAug 16, 2026 6:35 AM
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Quote from DrRad :
$14.99 everyday price at HF with 3-year warranty (Klein is 2 years). This isn't a deal.

https://www.harborfreight.com/gfc...59524.html
You may be right, but it saves me a trip to the store as the price is a wash. Klein has a better rep in electrical equipment than a HF brand, warranty notwithstanding.
Aug 16, 2026 3:17 PM
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dandiegoAug 16, 2026 3:17 PM
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Thanks OP, price matched to Home Depot.

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Aug 16, 2026 9:35 PM
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twoweeledAug 16, 2026 9:35 PM
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Quote from DrRad :
$14.99 everyday price at HF with 3-year warranty (Klein is 2 years). This isn't a deal.

https://www.harborfreight.com/gfc...59524.html
This isn't Harbor Freight either. Big Grin
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Aug 17, 2026 12:40 AM
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kozgAug 17, 2026 12:40 AM
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Quote from anubis57 :





Could you please elaborate?: confused:
This explains it well.
https://www.amazon.com/live/video...c715eed0b7

A few things I found. The Klein RT250 outlet tester can pick up issues like only the hot wire hooked up (open ground and neutral at the same time) where a model like the RT210 will display no lights and make you think the circuit is dead. Measures voltage. Measures trip time of GFCI outlet.
Still trying to find if the RT250 can pick up a neutral and ground reversed issue. The RT210 cannot.

It's always a good idea to pair one of these with a non-contact tester for safety.
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Aug 17, 2026 7:49 PM
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ThisIsATest1Aug 17, 2026 7:49 PM
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Quote from twoweeled :
This isn't Harbor Freight either.
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Aug 17, 2026 8:53 PM
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AD211Aug 17, 2026 8:53 PM
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Purchased in store at Lowes last week. CSR price matched it over chat with the transaction # (in place of order #) and email with no issues.
May still return it because I want more versatility/information, but just a heads up to those who did the same.
Aug 18, 2026 6:29 PM
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diggieAug 18, 2026 6:29 PM
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I have this tester

Pros:
- Clear display
- Backlight for dark areas
- Also checks voltage
- Foolproof correct/fault lights
- Actual faults listed on screen
- Built-in GFCI test incl. trip time
- Light covers arent loose inserts that fall out like cheap testers
- Display holds for some seconds when you pull it out. This means you can test a socket in a hard to reach/read position and then move the unit to somewhere more accessible to read the result.

Cons:
- No afci test (arcfault) but most at this price don't have one either.
- Klein sell a combo tester/breaker tracer tool and unfortunately this unit doesn't generate the breaker trace signal for that tool, even though every other aspect of this unit is nicer.

Well worth the asking price here.
Last edited by diggie August 18, 2026 at 11:42 AM.
Aug 19, 2026 6:34 PM
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QuahogAug 19, 2026 6:34 PM
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IMO, every homeowner should have one of these, a multi meter, and probably a chicken stick too(detects electricity).

Used mine last month to diagnose a random open neutral that killed an outlet.
Aug 20, 2026 8:30 PM
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pepaw57Aug 20, 2026 8:30 PM
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Good way to price match at your local big box store.

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