WIRECARE brings a safer and smarter lifestyle for your family. Fires caused by malfunctioning electrical outlets or faulty wiring account for a large portion of household fires. Electrical fires account for more than 51,000 house fires and over 500 deaths per year, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). With a few simple steps, potential danger of problematic circuits at home will be detected. You can use WIRECARE to self-exam every socket in your house, simply plug-in every socket on the wall or extension cord, LED lights show you the socket safety status. - In light of Red: Do NOT use the socket, and please arrange the repair / replacement ASAP - In light of Orange: Pay attention to the socket, and please arrange the repair / replacement. Recommend low power device (under 100W) can be used only. - In light of Green: The socket is good to use, and please measure the Impedance with WIRECARE regularly, recommended at least half of year in every Socket / Extension Cord at home Detecting Wiring Problems Easy to Use and Compact Detect the wiring status with one press: just insert the device to the normal sockets and wait for 10 seconds, the results will display immediately. Power safety warning light :Check power safety at any time Red light warning for danger Orange light further inspection needed Green light good and safe Step 1 Plug in WIRECARE Step 2 Wait for 10 seconds Step 3 Results shown with the LED Step 4 Press Re-test for re-testing FAQ Q1: Does WIRECARE function as a voltage tester? A1: No, WIRECARE determines the degree of wear for sockets or circuits by measuring load impedance, whereas a voltage tester checks the location of live wires and detects electrical leakages. Q2: Should all sockets be tested by WIRECARE? Or testing one is sufficient? A2: Please test all sockets. Since each socket has a different usage, the condition of wearing will also vary. Testing only one socket will not detect the status of all other sockets. Q3: Can WIRECARE be used with an extension cord? A3: Yes. You can first test the socket to be used by the extension cord, then test the sockets on the extension cord. Please note that the extension cord itself is also a load. If you connect multiple extension cords, you may observe higher load impedance than usual. Q4: Can WIRECARE be used with a travel adaptor to inspect sockets and wires in different countries? A4: YES, WIRECARE can be used in countries using 100-240V/50-60Hz. However, a travel adaptor itself is a load impedance. Therefore, the quality and status of the travel adaptor can also affect the testing result. Q5: Can WIRECARE stay on the socket? A5: Yes, although we recommend storing your WIRECARE in a dry environment after each use, to free up more sockets. To retest the socket, simply press the test button on WIRECARE again. Q6: How Many Light Colors are used by WIRECARE? A6: There are 3 light colors: green for excellent, orange for warning, and red for dangerous. Q7: Why are light colors shown in segments? A7: This allows WIRECARE to accurately present the wear level of outlets or circuits. For example, 8 green lights indicate a condition better than 7 green lights. Q8: What does it mean when all lights are in red and flash 3 times? A8: It is the overheating warning. When the system detects an environment temperature higher than 60°C, all 8 lights will flash 3 times and then stay red, and the usual testing process will be canceled. It will automatically reactivate the test once the temperature drops below the overheating threshold. Q9: What does it mean when all lights are in orange? A9: It is the warning for abnormal conditions of sockets or power. Power companies usually wouldn’t steadily supply power fluctuating between 100~240V/50~60Hz. Therefore, when the “voltage is lower than 90V or higher than 250V” or the “frequency is lower than 40Hz or higher than 70Hz,” all 8 LED lights are shown in orange and WIRECARE stops the usual testing process. Q10: What does it mean when all lights are flashing in green and red? A10: It is the device malfunction alert. If the system detects any anomaly in the internal loading resistors or the MOS switch is malfunctioning, all 8 LED lights will flash in green and red, and the usual testing process will be canceled. Q11: When the light is orange/red after testing an extension cord, should I change the socket or the extension cord? A11: Before testing an extension cord, please test the socket used by the extension cord first. If the light is green for the socket test, but is still orange/red for the extension cord test, it means that the load and impedance on the extension cord are becoming higher. High-power products are not recommended to be used with this extension cord. Q12: When the light is orange/red after a socket test how can we determine whether the impedance is too high because of the socket reed or the rear circuit? A12: When the orange/red light is on, it means possible aging of the socket or the circuit, or the impedance is too high. Use the following two steps to verify : 1. Change the socket first (based on our testing experiences, 90% of the aging problems come from the sockets). 2. If the testing light is still red/orange after having the socket changed, it indicates aging of the rear loop. You will need to schedule a rewiring. Q13: Is WIRECARE waterproof? A13: No, WIRECARE is NOT waterproof. Please avoid leaving WIRECARE near water, fire, or direct sunlight, and keep it in a cool and dry place. Q14: Does WIRECARE get overheat? A14: WIRECARE is equipped with a thermal sensor and has a mechanism to avoid overheating. Therefore, when used repeatedly in a short period, WIRECARE might be temporarily disabled to prevent overheating. Please wait a while for WIRECARE to cool down before the next test. Q15: How often should I use WIRECARE? A15: We recommend testing your sockets and circuits at least once a month, especially in times with high power usage(e.g. summer, winter). Q16: Does WIRECARE have product safety certifications? A16: Yes. WIRECARE currently has CE FCC and RoHS safety certifications.