Fluke 1AC II VoltAlert - Non-Contact Voltage Detector Pen CAT IV 1000V

Great device

While tools of this type should only be used by those competent with main electrics, I found that cheaper versions of mains electricity testers can pose a risk in that they can fail to detect a live circuit. This can result in the assumption that the circuit is not live and safe when the opposite is the case. Fluke is a long trusted brand of electrical test equipment. This device is continuously self testing when turned on and emits audio detection of mains power. Cheaper testers are available and I have used them. I won't be using them again and think the higher price of the Fluke is well worth paying when safety can be at risk.

This has given me so much more confidence when working on things at home - to be able to just put it near stuff to know if it's life, and to have its built in self-test is excellent.

Coming from the day of real instruments and ye olde neon screwdriver,, I was rather reluctant to put my trust in this item. What ultimately persuaded me was the name of Fluke.... not cheap, but they do make top quality kit and have their name and reputation to protect.But... do take NOTE: This unit is designed to work up to 1000Volts. It's lower detection limit is about 200 Volt. If you are trying to use this unit below 200 Volt it will not warn you !!! Instead... look at the Fluke Volt-stick which goes down to 90 Volts and might be more suitable for working on our standard UK 230-240 Volt Ranges. It is for sale here on Amazon. This the VoltAlert will work on 230-240 but I would not trust my life on it. It would be ideal if you deal with 3 Phase stuff.It works as stated and will alert you if it senses voltage within its detection range. (200 Volts and UP) To be brutally honest... I still tend to grab a multi-meter to verify that the line is dead or alive... or even an old fashioned neon tester. At 74, old habits die hard and having been almost electrocuted at the age of 11... I was taught a hard hard lesson that electricity can and will kill, IF you mistreat it. The fluke unit now lives in my toolkit... and I do use it... but to be totally frank... I just cannot get myself to trust it 100%. DO NOTE: This does not reflect negatively on the unit... it probably reflects negatively on me.... but having made it to 74 years old... one near electrocution is enough for me... I only survived because the ground was bone dry and voltage was only 110V. it took them over 8 minutes to cut the line and by that time I had long stopped screaming. Treat electricity with the respect it deserves... I most certainly do these days. That ensures that as Dr. Spock used to say: Life Long and Prosper ! <Smile>Albert

Ideal for checking if the circuit is live before attempting any work

Perfect works flawlessly . Really great from a safely point of view

Reasonable for the price, but could be more robust, especially the tip and the circuit board when you are changing the batteries.

Wouldn't be without it

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Working as intended

Working so far very good. Fluke quality.

Excelente, hace su función de inmediato , el envío tarda unos 3 días pero vale la pena

excellent