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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

best non contact tester

Would Recommend

Way better than the klien. This is a durable plastic none if that cheap crap. Plus it’s IP56 rated.

July 11, 2020
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Great non contact voltage detector

Would Recommend

Great product, perhaps the nicest add on is the built in flashlight. This is my second non contact detector and the first one I did get one with a flashlight as I didn't know any better and glad I did.

March 16, 2020
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great tool

Would Recommend

My previous one just decided to stop working the other day so I got this one. So far so good. It works as advertised. I love the flashlight on the end. My last one did not have that.

February 9, 2020
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

Thank you for the feedback!

Southwire Tools SupportMay 28, 2020

I guess if you're checking a plug

Would Not Recommend

dumb thing goes off within 6" of a wire and when the old knob and tube wires are all black, which one is live?

January 3, 2020
Sweepstakes
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Response from Southwire Tools Support

We are so sorry that you were not completely satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate your feedback.

Southwire Tools SupportMarch 2, 2020

Voltage Detector

Would Recommend

Great little tester! Easy to use and accurate.

December 22, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Works as expected

Would Recommend

This is lightweight and easy to use. We used it to test Christmas tree lights. Worked great.

December 18, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Works like a charm

Would Recommend

Overall it works great and the integral flashlight is nice. No complaints so far.

December 15, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Works great!!

Would Recommend

You can never be to safe, just replaced my dishwasher and this came in handy to make sure no volts we’re running through the wires. The built in flashlight also helped with the project.

December 10, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Voltage tester

Would Recommend

Well crafted and does everything a voltage tester can do and then some. I love having one of these, better safe than sorry!

December 8, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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Easy to use

Would Recommend

I found this voltage tester to be easy to use and accurate when replacing a light switch. Affordable option for the DYI guy.

December 6, 2019
Sweepstakes
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Fantastic little gadget

Would Recommend

This is a steal for the price. It works as advertised, is sturdy and the front and rear lights are very helpful. Comes with batteries, and fits into electrical outlets with thin tip. Others have complained about volume of the "beep" though its fine for me in my quiet home. Might be low for a noisy building site. I'm extremely pleased with this, and at the "new lower price" is far better than competing models costing more. Two thumbs up!

November 22, 2019
Sweepstakes
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Electricity Detector

Would Recommend

Works great, audible and visual detection is nice, very sensitive which is what you want! Auto shut off has a warning and works great too!

November 14, 2019
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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