testing for dead

[lofty84]

Ive just got a new job and need to get a voltage tester , I think thats what its called, basically the thing u check the ciruit with to make sure it dead, then check on a known live source to make sure its working, then check circuit again to be sure its dead. Any reccomendations, dont want to spend a fortune if its not needed but dont wont something unreliale

 

[brucelee]

I have a fluke T5-1000 was going to get the martindale but was advised to get this and thinking of buying a proving unit also

 

[JamesBrownLive]

These are good, and reasonably priced...

Kewtech KEWVOLT 2 [KEWVOLT 2] - £19.95 : Starlec

The only problem is that the tips are really sharp, and you don't want to be putting them in your front trouser pocket when you aren't using them, if you catch my drift.... I did and then promptly bent over to pick something up... :willy_nilly:

You might even find them cheaper on eBay. I think I got mine from there.

 

[mogga]

GOODY Screwdriver Mains Tester - Screwdrivers - Hand Tools -Tools, Electrical & Plumbing - Wickes these are great IF YOUR needing a tin of PAINT opening otherwise they realy should be BANNED and confined to the crusher there are many instances of guys getting plated due to these
Dilog DL6780 Combivolt 1 - Voltage & Continuity Tester Di-Log DL6780 there you go good set of testers and a voltage indicator thrown in AND 5% Discount AND reputable trader all YOU have to do is pick up the phone

 

[richy3333]

Martindales with a proving unit GS38 compliant 3mm tips

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Haha!!.... Now that reminded me of the very first voltage tester i was issued, the Drummond test lamp!! (All the old leccy board sparky's were issued with them too) Later we were issued with the Square D solenoid plunger voltage indication tester, that was good for A/C-D/C working. And, .....i still have both of them, somewhere in my test equipment storage boxes...

Saw a "wiggy" the other week at the boot sale.....nearly bought it n all he only wanted about £3 i think.....should have got it really..hmmm.....One i use now`s a di-log and its spot on...its been dropped a fair few times n all but just pick it up and it will still be working............good piece of kit really..........