Be carefull using these on cold cable ie in a garage , they dont pick up the voltage through both levels of PVC. These are great for tracing circuits but wouldnt trust too much for proving isolation.
A Voltstick doesn't meaure leccy, JP., It just confirms that Voltage is present. Afternoon Welsh..so does a neon M8.. Have a good one.. I am running out of damp fingers ,i thought one of these would hurt less!!. All these different tools have there uses.
I just use these..total £11.00 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2368151065_7360e9c99db.jpg My complete test kit for electrics.
VOLT STICK MK original type ,no switches ,bleeping sounds ,RULES it is number ONE in my toolbox. No ofcourse it doesn't tell you everything ,but it tells you a hell of a lot without spending hours upon hours using a VOLTMETER Now get real
<u>voltage indicator</u> is all you need before you touch anything! The terminals will be right there.
VOLT STICK MK original type ,no switches ,bleeping sounds ,RULES it is number ONE in my toolbox. No ofcourse it doesn't tell you everything ,but it tells you a hell of a lot without spending hours upon hours using a VOLTMETER Now get real Concur with this, only a fool would use one to prove isolation but if you need to cut into a ring they are handy for finding the right cable before making the final cut.
Morning Oli, Let me just clarify that I don't use is to prove Isolation. I use it for other reasons, one of them - you mentioned above.
I use my martindale to prove isolation ,correct polarity. As has been mentioned this is still a usefull little tool to keep in the top pocket. I stood on a wooden chair with a neon once stuck it in J.B NO LIGHT ,touched my mates head who was standing on floor LITE UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE. sensibility in all things
Morning Oli, Let me just clarify that I don't use is to prove Isolation. I use it for other reasons, one of them - you mentioned above. Morning Mr wizard! I know you wouldn't use one to prove isolation I was just agreeing that they do have their place in the toolkit. I prefer to use a meter for most things but "non invasive" testing can save a lot of time and junction boxes!