Kewtech kt1700 single pole voltage detector device

[newfutile]

Has anyone used one of these KT1700 - Kewtech - https://www.kewtechcorp.com/products/kt1700/
and are they approved in place of the usual 2 pole testers?

 

[DPG]

Has anyone used one of these KT1700 - Kewtech - https://www.kewtechcorp.com/products/kt1700/
and are they approved in place of the usual 2 pole testers?

I can't imagine that complying with requirements for safe isolation

 

[nicebutdim]

They detect voltage, have a self test facility and can be a handy tool.

Not sure how they could replace a two pole tester, given they don't have a second probe. How would you test between lines or to earth?

 

[SparkySy]

Yes I have one, it is a very useful piece of equipment. But as said above it won't replace a proper two pole tester in safe isolation practices.
They are very useful though as a primary detection device, I used mine on a pillar drill the other day that had been reported as getting shocks when using. The outer metal case was indeed live, old metal flexible conduit had snapped and that was the earth. Second fault was a live cable that had rubbed through its insulation and was now touching the hole from the start stop box through the drill head to the motor.
My seal fairy uses one too since the video of cut outs with phenolic degradation!

 

[LukeD]

I tend to use a fluke stick just to give me a chance before I touch most things !

 

[nicebutdim]

The one issue I have with this type of tester is physical size. They take up as much room as a 2 pole tester, so I tend to carry the latter for greater range of uses.

 

[Mikegh]

I tend to use a fluke stick just to give me a chance before I touch most things !

I wouldn't trust any form of proving dead without a single point tester or a fluke stick

Everything can be disconnected except 1 line

 

[newfutile]

I have now purchased one and it seems to be for useful for testing for pen faults which a 2 pole tester won’t detect

 

[loz2754]

My Megger MT1000 2 pole tester can also be used as a one-contact tester. It's a useful feature for checking metallic pipes, enclosures etc are not presenting dangerous voltages.

 

[MJPD29]

I wouldn't trust any form of proving dead without a single point tester or a fluke stick

Everything can be disconnected except 1 line

Really? I wouldn’t trust a single point tester or fluke stick in any situation. Doesn’t get much more unreliable than a non contact voltage tester.

 

[nicebutdim]

My Megger MT1000 2 pole tester can also be used as a one-contact tester. It's a useful feature for checking metallic pipes, enclosures etc are not presenting dangerous voltages.

Martindale and Fluke 2 pole testers also detect voltage on a single probe. I'm sure others can similarly act as a single pole contact tester.

 

[DPG]

Martindale and Fluke 2 pole testers also detect voltage on a single probe. I'm sure others can similarly act as a single pole contact tester.

The Kewtech one does as well.

 

[newfutile]

My Kewtech 2 pole tester also does this if you touch a pad, i cant see how this is different to a neon screwdriver , this single pole tester does that even with gloves or if no one is holding it,I was investigating a possible broken pen fault recently (it was not) a 2 pole tester is useless in that situation

 

[loz2754]

My Kewtech 2 pole tester also does this if you touch a pad, i cant see how this is different to a neon screwdriver , this single pole tester does that even with gloves or if no one is holding it,I was investigating a possible broken pen fault recently (it was not) a 2 pole tester is useless in that situation

My Megger 2 pole does the same, with no touch pad. I know it's expensive, but I prefer to carry one less tool if possible.

 

[newfutile]

i learn something new here everyday,I know what you mean weighed down with so many tools