Voltage testing

[SparkInTheDark]

I need to buy my first voltage tester and was wondering if anyone could recommend a particular model they have experience with.

Obviously I want GS38 leads, and preferably voltage indicator rather than a test lamp. Someone mentioned to me they had heard of a Steinel tester that had GS38 leads that still easily fitted into a ceiling rose? I was also looking for something that could preferably verify polarity (mainly so I can test single pole for those difficult ones!!)

Thanks

 

[dingbat]

Martindale dedicated voltage indicator. The D's B's.

http://www.martindale-electric.co.uk/indicats.htm

 

[simon_d]

I need to buy my first voltage tester and was wondering if anyone could recommend a particular model they have experience with.

Obviously I want GS38 leads, and preferably voltage indicator rather than a test lamp. Someone mentioned to me they had heard of a Steinel tester that had GS38 leads that still easily fitted into a ceiling rose? I was also looking for something that could preferably verify polarity (mainly so I can test single pole for those difficult ones!!)

Thanks

i have a steinel tester. must have had it about 5 years and its still goin strong, apart from the lead gettin damaged and replaced once

 

[Spark123]

Be wary though, I am led to believe the new Steinels come with a longer tip than GS38 allows.

 

[reggie perrin]

https://isswww.co.uk/productdetail.aspx?id=3590

Quality.

 

[Spark123]

Surprisingly the fluke range do not appear to comply with GS-38. The tips are too large and no finger barriers. The fact it has a settable range on it makes it unsuitable to be a proper voltage detection instrument. Fluke are meant to be the bees-knees, but I don't know what they are playing at!!

 

[RF Lighting]

I've had these beasties since I was knee high to a grass hopper, but as you can see they have worn it well, and still work a treat.

I actually have a set of flukes like reggie linked to, which are a really nice bit of kit. (even though they arnt GS38 compliant) I have had to fit heat shrink to the end of the probes as there is about 10mm of exposed tip on the end of them.

 

[Spark123]

That one looks like it has seen life RF, remember to hide the fluke when you get inspected lol.
I think I still have a square d vibrating tester somewhere in my old toolbox, not very compliant by todays standards lol.

 

[dingbat]

Nice one, RF.

Can't beat a good DVI.

 

[Adam_151]

Nice one, RF.

Can't beat a good DVI.

You can with a sledgehammer....

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