arfur mo Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 hi guys, on an emailed flyer from Maplins i spotted they are knocking out non contact ac voltage testers which also have a handy LED torch built in for the cost of some shrapnel so given recent discussions i'm doing my public service bit (but i'd still double check with a neon ) http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...2&T=-377962 they are also doing the Fluke version for If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 voltsticks as they are better known are non contact. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/#findComment-193660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 voltsticks as they are better known are non contact. i know them as 'hot fingers' but can't remember where that description came from, it just stuck, might have been what a sparks called it or an early version made by MK or Rolston Tools perhaps? regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/#findComment-193662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I used to have a Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/#findComment-193672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 I used to have a If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/#findComment-193676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 was that one of those screwdrivers with batteries in called a "7 in 1"? checks microwave leakage and continuity - on anything under 100 meg ohms but will tell you your extension lead definitely has power on it (but not definitely note ) without touching anythink likely to be live.can buy them now Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/#findComment-193679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky999 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 http://www.voltstick.co.uk/product_voltstick_CIE_BP_117.htm[/url] Link to Volt stick Pete Peter Robinson Freelance M:07889038650 Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/22716-not-the-neon-screwdriver/#findComment-193702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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