Reddit reviews Fluke Voltage Detector, 1000V AC Voltage
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Pocket-sized, pen-style voltage detector that tests for energized circuits in the home or workplaceNon-contact detector senses the steady state electrostatic field produced by AC voltage through insulationTip glows red, and the detector beeps (optional), if voltage is presentSafety rating of 1000V Category IV, meets IEC 61010-1:2001, UL 61010-1 (2nd ed.), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04, and ISA-82.02.01 Pollution Degree 2
First thing - Check the voltage range of your non-contact tester.
If the low end is less than 90v, toss that thing in the back of the toolbox. For working with house electricity, if your tester picks up voltages less than 90v you're going to run into problems with the tester picking up voltages that may or not be running through the wire you're testing. (I've had signaling on a dead wire, but the tester was picking up from another wire about a foot away.) I've picked the Fluke Volt-Alert with the 90-1000v range so that it won't pick up transient voltages.
Next - If you're testing outlets, pick up a receptacle tester. This will let you know if any problems exist. Or you can break out a Multimeter and follow these instructions.
Not only that, bit live cables? Ffs get one of these at least https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-Voltage-Detector-1000V-AC/dp/B00ATGPRRQ
I keep a small bag in my main bag that I can clip to my belt. I mostly use it when I know I'm going to be working in a panel for a while but in general this covers 75% of my needs. Here's the bag.
Here is what I keep in it.
Wire Stripper / Needle Nose I haven't had these for too long but I really like them.
Small meter I like this one for a lot of reasons. One is that will fit in the bag and is good enough to use under 480 in my opinion.
Voltage Detector The meter has non-contact voltage detection, but I like this one more.
Crescent Wrench I like this one because it also has the monkey wrench on it so it's good for tightening air lines from time to time. Though in reality I don't use that feature much.
A couple larger screwdrivers #2 phillips and a flat head big enough to open panels easily.
Controls Screwdriver For terminals and such. I sometimes use the ones with the rotating end.
Flashlight These are not the best, but they're cheap and work as a penlight and they can do area illumination with a magnetic base.
I have seconds (and in the case of the meter and flashlights - a higher quality version) of all these in my main bag, but I mostly use this little pouch.
Going strong year 2.5 with this bad boy. Everyone seems to come to borrow mine when their milwaukee / klein / greenlee is being bothersome.
Edit: Mine lives on the top left shoulder strap of my vest. Never leaves that place. If mine was to break tomorrow I'd feel I got my monies worth out of it.
https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-Voltage-Detector-1000V-AC/dp/B00ATGPRRQ
$26 bucks at Amazon, cheaper at your local hardware store.
You can get a free multi meter at Harbor Freight with purchase.