continuity tester

[/kənˌtɪnjuːɪti ˈtɛstər/]
nounpl: continuity testers
testador de continuidade
1. An electrical testing device used to check whether an electrical circuit is complete and allows current to flow without interruption
The electrician used a continuity tester to verify that the wire had no breaks.
O eletricista usou um testador de continuidade para verificar se o fio não tinha rompimentos.
2. A handheld instrument that emits a sound or light signal when it detects a complete electrical path
A continuity tester is essential for diagnosing faulty wiring in household circuits.
Um testador de continuidade é essencial para diagnosticar problemas em circuitos elétricos residenciais.
The continuity tester is a fundamental tool in both Brazilian and American electrical work, construction, and DIY communities. In Brazil, it's widely used by electricians (eletricistas) and is considered an essential diagnostic tool in the electrical industry. The device represents the practical, hands-on nature of electrical troubleshooting in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuity checkercircuit testerohmmetermultimeter
Antonyms / Antônimos
open circuit detector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
testador de continuidade
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for electrical testing
Rio de Janeiro
testador de continuidade
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'testador' in casual contexts
São Paulo
testador de continuidade
Industrial and technical standard term
Portugal
testador de continuidade
Same term used, though 'aparelho de teste' may be used more generically

Related Words

circuit breakerelectrical currentresistancevoltage testermultimeterelectrical circuitwireohms

Related Idioms & Phrases

test for continuity
break in continuity
complete circuit
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