Tool for detecting if a wire is live (not a multimeter)

[mofo]

Hello,

First post so please excuse me if I'm in the wrong section. Quite an easy question I think, but I dont know the answer. Is there a tool which when held near a wire will let me know if power is flowing through it. I am unable to access either end of the cable so a multimeter is out of the question and I also would prefer not to cut the power then cut the cable and test it. Is there anything that can help me here?

Thanks in advance.

 

[neds]

Voltstick?

http://www.pat-services.co.uk/fluke-1ac-ii-voltage-detector-684.htm

I got one of these but I wouldnt use it on its own to test for dead though! Use a proper tester for that. Good for getting a jist of the cabling etc...

 

[swbjackson]

Beat me to it. But mine's cheaper. As Neds says not definitive but a good guide.


http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Han...NonContact+Voltage+Detector/d10/sd2714/p52622

 

[mofo]

Jeez, we're sharp on here! Barely left the site and there is two replies already! Thanks alot guys, this is just the sort of thing I was looking for - thanks for the links, seems like a great thing to keep in the tool box,

Thanks again.

 

[breezer]

do bear in mind "testers" like this are not to be relied upon. for amusement value rub one up and down your arm while wearing a jumper

 

[mofo]

Cheers breezer, I'll keep that in mind and give that a go