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Ratings & Reviews for Southwire undefined

4.5
216
Review
 4.5 out of 5
216 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is versatile, accurate, and easy to use, with a helpful built-in flashlight feature. Customers generally praise its quality and performance, though some report issues with reliability, such as battery problems or the audible alert not being loud enough. Overall, the product is well-suited for DIY and occasional use, though a few users caution it may not be the best choice for frequent, heavy-duty applications.

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216 Customer Reviews

Does not works great , end is not reliable

Would Not Recommend

This product is expensive and does not work properly, it is not reliable and I do not recommend it, because detect voltage 12 inche away , Hot-Skin voltage

November 7, 2024

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Great before it broke

Would Not Recommend

Used the voltage tester multiple times and it worked great but last time I went to use it, the cap /flash light end that holds the batteries in cracked. I’ve never dropped it soo I’m confused on why it’s cracked

September 18, 2023

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Best Tic Tracer I've Ever owned.

Would Recommend

I've had it for three or four months now and I'm considering buying a second one. It's the most accurate tic tracer I've owned sensitivitie but not overly. The light is large enough it actually comes in handy some times.

September 23, 2022

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We appreciate your review! Thank you!

TCASSeptember 27, 2022

Junk !!!

Would Not Recommend

After 2 uses , it died !!!

September 12, 2022

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Does the job.

Would Recommend

Great. Love having the lower voltage on the same pen so I don’t need to carry another with me. It even gets a reading on the tamper resistant outlets if you kinda hold it in the middle and drowning in the outlet brand it will register if it’s hot or not. Overall super happy, the battery is easy to replace and the light is plenty bright.

August 24, 2022
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

We're glad you love your purchase! Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our products.southwiretools.com

AC Voltage Detector

Would Not Recommend

After about 4 months, did a battery change and the unit stopped working. Beeps one time then turns off. A complete waste of money!!!!

May 18, 2022
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

We are sorry to heart that this happened! Please feel free to contact your local Lowe's regarding a replacement or our customer service team at 8...

Southwire Tools SupportMay 20, 2022

JUNK

Would Not Recommend

Should last longer than 2 years. Switched out batteries regularly. Suddenly stopped working. Not even the flashlight will come on with new batteries. Too expensive to only last 2 years!!! DON"T WASTE YOUR MONEY! We're all paying for this Chinese made junk.

December 17, 2021
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

We are sorry you were not satisfied with your purchase. Thank you for your feedback!

Southwire Tools SupportJanuary 6, 2022

Nice features

Would Recommend

It works like it should- beeps when near a hot wire, doesn't when it's not. Features I like: - On/off switch - Flashlight on both ends (small one on the tester end to light up work area, bigger LED on the other end)

April 2, 2021
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A Must Buy

Would Recommend

This is a must buy for any home owner. Works amazing.

January 22, 2021
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Excellent NCV

Would Recommend

I have 2 of these that are now a couple years old. I really like them, very nice form factor, and just the right sensitivity. I use it for everything from checking AC power in light switches, outlets, etc. and also to troubleshoot and fix Christmas tree lights.

January 15, 2021
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Electric is a silent, killer

Would Recommend

this tool keeps the guess work out weather a circuit is hot

January 9, 2021
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Good price, Accurate

Would Recommend

I'm a license contractor >good value for the money, and dependable

January 6, 2021
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gave out after using a few times

Would Not Recommend

Worked fine when it did work, used less than ten times, never dropped, now it just beeps whenever it comes near metal. Beeped on a receptacle that had no power, I thought the wiring was done incorrectly, opened it up since the ground was signaling as hot. Then to find out still showing hot when breaker was turned off. Tested with a on older tester and it was not hot, then tried a cut 1 foot length piece of wire and signaled as hot.

January 5, 2021
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

We are sorry to hear that you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase. If there is anything we can do to help please contact our team at 855-798-66...

Southwire Tools SupportJanuary 7, 2021

Non contact voltage tester

Would Recommend

First one I purchased was defective. Beeped all the time weather voltage near or not. Exchanged for another at Lowe's. No problem and second one worked fine.

January 3, 2021
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nice light

Would Recommend

LIke the fact that ot has a flashlight on one end.

December 27, 2020
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate your feedback!

Southwire Tools SupportJanuary 4, 2021

Great product!

Would Recommend

Did exactly what I needed! Has a very clear indicator when a wire or outlet is hot. Also does low voltage stuff!

December 3, 2020
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Great little tool

Would Recommend

Works quick easy to use and the little flashlight is a lifesaver

October 30, 2020
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Love it except battery cap was cracked when It was

Would Recommend

I love it but can't figured 2how to use the 12 v option??

August 30, 2020

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