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Ratings & Reviews for Southwire undefined

4.5
216
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 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

Southwire Analog 12-1000-Volt Voltage Detector Met

Would Recommend

There isn't alot to say about this product only that it works great and doubles as a strong led flashlight. Shows if a wire is hot great product to keep you safe and shock free!

June 13, 2017
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Works well

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received as a part of the toolbox sampling program and works as expected. Great handy tool.

March 10, 2017

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Works detecting live wires

THe tester does work detecting live wires but the audible alerts is not loud enough.

January 18, 2017
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Great product for the professional

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used this product for a few months as a professional electrician that performs service work and new construction of residential and commercial buildings. This thing is tough and hasn't let me down yet. I just have it tossed in my tool bag with my drivers, drills, pliers, etc. and it is still going strong. I haven't had any false negatives yet with the device and that is obviously a good thing since a false negative would be dangerou...

December 14, 2016

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Powerful Design!!!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Convenient voltage range selector. As I work sometimes in low voltage circuits I can confident if the line is with voltage, I also work on PV systems and those could exceed 600V, a robust design that you definitely want. Safety First!!!

November 30, 2016

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Solid product!!! Exceeded expectations!!!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my 40150N roughly a month ago. My situation is unique in that I work mostly with low voltage. 12-20v. I work in the home security industry. Although I don't handle higher voltages I work next to them all day. Originally I got this to test outlets for power. But I've found so many other uses that replace multiple tools. It's accurate and sensitive enough that I can use it to identify wires easily by placing a load at one end. I ca...

November 27, 2016

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Definitely handy

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the flashlight and the ability to switch between settings

November 19, 2016

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Overall Outstanding Tool

Would Recommend

Received the tester about a week ago and as of right now have absolutely nothing to complain about. Love the tool and it is now my main NCVD.

November 17, 2016

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The tester that could replace your flashlight!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tester works great. The light on the tip is bright enough to light up a box while tracing wires, but the larger light on the other end is amazing it easily lights up dark rooms and attics. the only con i found is that the 12v mode is momentary, so you have to keep the button pressed while using it.

November 11, 2016

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Awesome product!!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the duel voltage range. Perfect for automotive troubleshooting. The built in flashlight is a bonus!

November 10, 2016

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Tool with a Bright Future

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had received this tool a month ago. I was looking forward to trying out the 12 volt aspect of this tool, and it has preformed better than I could have expected. The light on the end by the clip is a nice light to work under. the one on the sensing end is nice to help you find or see the wire you are checking. It eliminates the need to carry a flashlight.

November 7, 2016

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Great NCVD

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great tool - really like the dual range so that you do not get false reading on 120V circuits. Great for detecting both regular line voltage vs low voltage wiring

November 7, 2016

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good overall ncv tester

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This tester works great. Good line voltage testing and It can check low voltage AC thermostat ,irrigation and control wires. It is water proof so if you drop it in water you don't have to worry about damaging it. The flashlight is also bright and useful.

November 4, 2016

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Easy to use.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this about a month ago. Finally had a chance to use it. It was easy to use and the flashlight is very bright. I love the no touch feature.

November 3, 2016

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Great Features.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so glad I have this Great Little Item in my tool bag.

November 3, 2016

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Everything you want from non-contact tester

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Waterproof, Dust-proof, with great sensitivity in small boxes that have many hot conductors. Bright rear flashlight with multi-volt detecting.

November 3, 2016

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