Volt sticks...

[brizospark]

...handy in certain situiations

but which make/model is most reliable?

 

[IQ Electrical]

...handy in certain situiations

but which make/model is most reliable?

Well we've tried the lot and go through a few a year, the best we've had is the Megger VF2, it lights up, beeps and has a built-in torch.
The beeping is great for confirming circuits and protective devices.

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[Adam W]

I use a Fluke VoltAlert 1AC. Hasn't let me down yet, touch wood.

 

[kung]

Any desensitised one is best

 

[nickblake]

ive got a fluke been good but would never trust it always double check with my prods , worst one ive ever used was a ethos

 

[SirKit Breaker]

I have a Kewtech, and its great, never been wrong yet, but always check anyway. I mainly use mine to check lights are working when they have no lamps.

 

[Sparkydan]

I have tried a few including megger and think the Fluke is the one i would trust the most.

 

[Guest123]

I have a fluke also.

 

[Zimmer]

I use a Fluke VoltAlert 1AC. Hasn't let me down yet, touch wood.

If you touch wood, you should be relatively safe, even without the Fluke 1AC

 

[davelerave]

i have a fluke volt-alert,tend to replace them fairly regular

i had a vibrating one-that was handy but the wife wanted it

 

[IQ Electrical]

If you touch wood, you should be relatively safe, even without the Fluke 1AC

Never assume anything is dead, remember your safe isolation Zimmer!

 

[keith915]

Another for the Fluke.

 

[mogga]

WORST One ever was MK as relaiable as my ex bunny boiler

 

[mayfair]

Yep Fluke for me

 

[Lofty]

Yes its the Fluke VoltAlert 1AC as well for me, but confirm as well with probes.

 

[Marvo]

I'm going to buck the trend, I have one I bought from RSComponents but I'm not sure what make it is. It's black and it's called a 'Voltstick', I only use it about twice a year and it works fine, it's about 4-5 years old and still works with the original AAA batteries that came with it.

 

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[telectrix]

the best one i,ve used is a fluke pro230, has a notch in the end so you can identify a live cable in a grope


sorry, group

 

[grantr37]

same again, I have a Fluke 1AC

 

[Round Man]

i used a volt stick for years, always spot on now i got a west 166 which lights up and beeps but its always best double check, seen a few sparks check with just that and then lose the end of the driver in a giant flash and a pop.