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GT-4872 Ground/Circuit Tester to Test ESD Ground

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Static Solutions GT-4872 Ground/Circuit Tester (ESD Ground Verification Tool for 110V Circuits — LED Indicator, Quick Ground Correctness Check)
ESD Ground Verification Tester/Monitor Accessory 110V Circuit Ground Test (Published) LED Status Lights (Published) Verification Culture

Overview

Static Solutions GT-4872 is a ground/circuit tester intended to help validate electrical grounds in 110-volt circuits using an easy-to-read LED indication. In ESD programs, a “path to ground” is only a control when it is known-good and routinely verified.

The product page positions GT-4872 as a low-cost tool for EOS/ESD program support and also notes it as an optional probe used with the Ohm-Stat RT-1000 and RT-500 resistivity testers (published). Use it to reinforce disciplined grounding checks in electronics manufacturing, repair, inspection, and cleanroom-adjacent electronics workflows.


Why ESD control matters (cleanroom and non-cleanroom)
  • ESD damage can be immediate or latent: components may fail later, creating hard-to-trace reliability issues.
  • Grounding assumptions create risk: “it should be grounded” is not the same as a verified ground.
  • Verification drives consistency: routine checks help standardize performance across shifts, sites, and contractors.
  • Cleanrooms + electronics increase sensitivity: personnel motion and materials can generate charge; verified grounds help protect yield where electronics are involved.

What’s included (published)
  • Available Quantity Option: Each
  • Each Unit: 1 Ground/Circuit Tester

Key features and benefits (published)
  • Tests ground for all 110-volt electrical circuits
  • Helps determine the correctness of electrical grounds
  • Easy-to-use LED lights for status indication
  • Supports identifying electrical problems
  • Warranty (published)
  • Test according to EOS/ESD 6.1 (published)

Quick specs (published)
Brand Static Solutions
SKU GT-4872
Availability 7 - 10 Business Days
Weight 0.25 lbs
Use case Ground/circuit verification for 110V electrical circuits; LED indication

Recommended pairings

Why buy ESD testers and verification tools from SOSCleanroom
  • Verification-first support: SOSCleanroom supports ESD programs with the right mix of testers, monitors, grounding accessories, and surfaces—not just one-off items.
  • Program stability: consistent SKUs help standardize stations across shifts, sites, and contractors, reducing substitution risk.
  • Procurement-friendly: Auto-Ship options and free shipping on qualifying orders over $1,000 (per site program) support predictable replenishment.

If you have any questions please email us at Sales@SOSsupply.com or give us a call at (214)340-8574. OR check out the AI ChatBot powered by SOSCleanroom data libraries - give it a try! THIS IS NEW FOR 2026! © 2026 SOSCleanroom. All rights reserved.
The Technical Vault — ESD Grounding: “Path to Ground” Only Works When It’s Verified
ANSI/ESD S20.20 IEC 61340-5-1 ESD TR53 Ground Verification EPA Discipline

Why “grounded” is not a feeling—it’s a verified condition

ESD programs fail most often through quiet drift: a workstation is moved, a power strip is replaced, a bench is reconfigured, or a contractor improvises a setup. The station still looks like an EPA, but the grounding path may no longer be correct. The outcome is increased variability and a higher probability of latent damage to static sensitive devices.

Mature programs build a verification culture. That means routine checks, simple tools, and clear work instructions so grounding is validated as a normal part of operations—not a special event when a failure occurs.


Where the GT-4872 fits

The Static Solutions GT-4872 is positioned as a ground/circuit tester for 110V circuits that uses LED indication to help determine ground correctness and identify electrical problems (published). Tools like this are valuable because they reduce friction: the easier it is to verify, the more likely technicians will actually do it consistently.

The product page also notes GT-4872 as an optional probe used with Ohm-Stat resistivity testers (published). In practice, the operational goal is the same: reinforce “trust-but-verify” behavior so the EPA remains stable over time.


Standards alignment (why verification is non-negotiable)
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 expect an ESD Control Program Plan that manages grounding and control elements systematically.
  • ESD TR53 reinforces verification: controls must be checked at a practical frequency so performance does not drift.
  • Operational translation: grounding is a “control” only when it is verifiably correct, not assumed.

Implementation discipline (simple, repeatable, auditable)
  • Define the “approved ground points” for benches, mats, and equipment—then label them.
  • Train the check: what “good” looks like, what to do if a result is suspect, and who to notify.
  • Make it routine: integrate verification into startup/shutdown or shift-change checklists.
  • Document exceptions: treat failed/uncertain results as a quality signal, not a nuisance.

Recommended pairings (build the system, not a single control)

If you have any questions please email us at Sales@SOSsupply.com or give us a call at (214)340-8574. OR check out the AI ChatBot powered by SOSCleanroom data libraries - give it a try! THIS IS NEW FOR 2026! © 2026 SOSCleanroom. All rights reserved.