Auracle PRO electronic gold tester

Summary

The PRO (professional) model is the most sophisticated. For the professional dealing with several thousand pounds-worth of gold per day this is not expensive and it has the most features. 

Two modes, standard and enhanced. 

• Standard mode shows the nearest 'standard' carat: 8K or 10K (because it's American), 14K, 18K, 22K or 24K.  Also displays a bar graph showing how close it is to the standard carat.  This is normally all you need to know. 
  
• Enhanced mode shows the proportion of gold (in percentage) rather than the standard carats used in jewellery. This is ideal for monitoring the overall percentage before sending everything to the melt: note the average percentage, compare it with the assay, calculate the actual gold value of the entire batch, compare it with how much you paid. If none of this applies to you (or if you don't understand this!) you will have no use for the Enhanced mode and may wish to go for the ANALYSER model instead.  

Detail

• Size 145 X 105 X 30mm (5.75 X 4 X 1.25 inches)
• No acids involved, the probe contains a harmless salt solution.
• Tests gold from 8ct to 24ct (the scale is marked "K" instead of "ct" because it's American)
• Pen-probe provides up to 5000 tests (then you buy a replacement pen-probe)
  
• Simply touch pen probe to the item, result is shown in 2 or 3 seconds, very fast
  
• Easy one-touch calibration with a sample of 18ct - available as an optional extra
  
• Works on battery or mains, mains adaptor (power supply) included)
• As with every tester (whether you spend £100.00 or £12,000.00) it only tests the surface. This means you must file the surface with a fine needle-file (supplied with each tester) in a place where it won't show, to remove any surface plating. 
  
• Guarantee: 1 year

Extras

INCLUDED WITH EVERY PRO (these don't come as 'standard'):

• Carrying pouch 
  
• Gold-polishing cloth
• Hallmark card
• UK power supply for mains operation

If you order online (not by phone or email) you will also have the option of selecting a  free gift. 

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

A pen-probe is included, if you'd like a spare, select from "Optional Extras".

You will need a sample of 18ct yellow gold to 'match' the electronics in the tester to the reading on the display (technical term: calibration). If you are a professional trader you will have plenty of 18ct hallmarked yellow gold. If not, an 18ct calibration sample is available,  select one from the drop-down list in OPTIONAL EXTRAS.

Limitations

The ANALYZER is for testing jewellery. We would welcome feedback on how well it tests for gold in other forms (powder, granules, flecks embedded in quartz) but it is designed for testing jewellery

The ANALYZER works best on yellow gold (readings on white gold vary). It will not test silver and cannot distinguish platinum from Palladium. This is why every serious jewellery / scrap dealer also uses acids - acids will cope with all of the above (see our  special set of acids for use with electronic testers, Q3-FOR-EGT). 

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Pen-probe 

A pen-probe is included with your purchase, if you'd like a spare, click on View Optional Extras.  

A pen-probe is like a felt pen, if you don't replace the cap firmly it dries out. The manufacturers say it will give "up to 6000 tests". They also say it should be replaced after a year.  We guarantee a pen-probe for one month. 

See more details about pen-probes.

Disclaimer

All testers must be used in conjunction with the user's skill, knowledge and experience. Under no circumstances shall QUICKTEST be liable for direct or indirect loss sustained in connection with any item. Nothing is 100% accurate, you must understand the limitations of any tester you buy. Full support given for items you buy from QUICKTEST.

Related Articles

• Not sure what type of tester to get? See our fascinating article, Twelve methods of testing gold, silver and platinum.
• You’ve been looking at other brands and models? See Reviews of 9 electronic gold testers (and pen-probes).
• For small very fragile/valuable items such as rare coins (and also loose gemstones) see the specific gravity tester. 
• Finally, do remember that acids are the most versatile and accurate for testing precious metals, see What he various testing kits do and Testing white metals.
• You have read about the limitations of electronic and need acids to test the precious metals that electronic gold testers can't cope with - see our special Q3 for use with electronic gold testers. Please note, this is only available for sale with electronic gold testers. 

Free gift details

If you would like one of the following free gifts with this product, select one from “Select your free gift” above.

	Jewellery Making for Profit [cl] (RRP £5.90 )
	The Identification of Sheffield Plate [cl] (RRP £5.90 )
	10X18 with 20X12 Loupe - not triplets (RRP £6.50 )