Auracle electronic gold tester, model ANALYZER

Summary

This is an updated version of the famous KEE tester - same electronics but with a digital display instead of a physical meter. Instant readings on all carats of yellow gold, no acid involved, battery or mains.

Advantages over the KEE:

• Can be powered by mains in addition to battery  
• Low-battery indicator
• One-touch calibration, you don't have to go to all the trouble of turning a knob
  
• Slightly smaller and lighter than the KEE, easier to change the battery
• Pen-probe has finer tip, lasts longer and costs less 

Disadvantages compared with the KEE:

• Costs more 
• You need to 'prime' the pen-probe before testing, by carrying out 3 or 4 'dummy' tests (not necessary with the KEE)
• The test is more sensitive than with the KEE, the test-item must be well-filed before testing. The manufacturers tell us that the pen-probe must not be 'contaminated' - so far, we don't know how well it will work once it is black with dirt. 

Guarantee: 1 year

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)
• The pen-probe provides up to 5000 tests.
  
• 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 - not 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. 
  

Extras

Also included, the following free gifts (these don't come as 'standard'):

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

and you will have the option of selecting a free gift! (online orders only). 

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

A pen-probe is included, if you want a spare, select it from "Optional Extras".

You will need a sample of 18ct yellow gold (it must be exactly 18ct). This is to 'match' the electronics in the tester reading on the display (technical term: calibration).  Anything made of 18ct yellow gold will do, just check carefully that it has a British hallmark, then you will know it's exactly 18ct.  If you are a trader, go through your scrap / jewellery, you are certain to have some 18ct hallmarked yellow gold. If not, an 18ct calibration sample is available from us, see OPTIONAL EXTRAS.

White Metals

The ANALYZER tester works best on yellow gold.  Results on white metals are not so accurate. 

Steel or tungsten can read as high-carat or as platinum if it is not filed first; once filed it should read not gold.

White gold with a high nickel content will give a reading that is too low; or if it contains Palladium or has a high silver content it will give a reading that is too high.

Pure Palladium will read somewhere between 18ct an 24ct (be suspicious, 22ct+ gold because 22ct+ can only be yellow).

Rhodium is used as a plating to improve the colour of the gold. If you don’t file it, it will test as platinum; if you file it slightly, the tester will pick up both rhodium and gold and the reading will be too high; if you file it thoroughly, the test will be more accurate.

Silver reads as not gold.

Reliability

The tester is guaranteed for one year.

• new item as of late 2025, we do need to be selling these for a few months to get feedback. 
• generally, we do find that many are faulty when we receive them; we return these to he supplier. Unlike other companies, we open and test every one thoroughly  That's why we have such a low level or returns; that's why we have such good feedback. 

Pen-probe 

A pen-probe is included with your purchase, if you want a spare, click on View Optional Extras. A pen-probe is guaranteed for one month.

The 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 a few thousand tests" (which could mean any number less than this). They also say it should be replaced after a year (a year from the date on its sticker).

Comments from customers: 

• The KEE tests on average about 40 items a day and  the probe lasts about 6 months, 5000 tests. The solution in the probe outlasts the tip which becomes soiled from testing scrap. We replace the probe when reliability drifts and more regular calibration is required with our 18ct control sample.
  
  
• We get around 3 months and test around 10 times a day, often 15 times a day. Overall we think they last well. 

• Our probe only lasted 3 months, we are very disappointed.

• It's variable, some probes last approximately 12- 18 months each (about 2000 tests) and some  9 - 12 months (about 1000 tests). 
  
  
• The probes seem to last us at least a year, I would say that it was at least 200 individual tests, and perhaps even up to 400 tests over that period. 

• Sometimes a probe lasts a few months but sometimes only a few weeks.

Conclusion: 

• Generally, a pen-probe lasts between 3 and 18 months but it can be as long as 2 years or as short as 6 weeks - the guaranteed is one month from the date of purchase.

• Although the manufacturers recommend you change it after a year, if it's still working, it's fine. Providing you are still able to calibrated the tester, you will get accurate results.

• The date on the sticker on the pen-probe is so that we know which batch it comes from and so that you have an idea when it's getting to be a year old. Irrespective of the date on the sticker, the guarantee is one month from the date you purchased it. 

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.

More information

Click here for more details and a review

Click here if you already have a KEE tester and need a replacement pen-probe.

Click here see how easy it is to use, download a copy of the instruction manual (.pdf). Compare this with the instructions for other electronic 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 £7.50 )
	The Identification of Sheffield Plate [cl] (RRP £7.50 )
	Official hallmark chart, UNMOUNTED (folded) (RRP £1.00 )