LabgearVoltage Detector Electrical Tester Pen 2-in-1 with LED Torch and Audible Tone Non Contact Power Cable Testing, Red

Excellent detector, easy to use and detect supply without touching bare wires.

Bought this as part of my PAT tester kit works well

I used this while replacing socket and light fittings as well as rewiring a ceiling rose. Fantastic little tool, easy to use and seems reliable. However, if have metal sockets like black nickel or polished steel, it won't detect a current very well if at all... Shallow depth wiring behind plasterboard is detected quite well too.All in all, seems trustworthy and works a charm.

Works as it should. Small and compact. A must have item for the DIY'er. It's a bit tricky getting the battery cover off.

Simple easu to use.

This device is great for identifying live cables and individual conductors. It's not too sensitive you you can usual identify a single live conductor from a bunch (given, say 25mm spacing to avoid confusion), e.g. '3-plate' at a ceiling rose. !! It should not be used as the sole means for safe-isolation!! Audible bleep and red glow to tip for live condition. VERY handy torch built in to tip - surprisingly powerful for such a small device. Very good value against devices twice the price. I own, or have used, three other types and this is my favourite

This is a must for anyone doing diy stuff around electrics, works great and is very simple to use, good price too, GET ONE

Does what it says, and detects live cables themselves (but not when buried in walls, as some expect). However (unless mine is faulty) it does not seem to have an auto turn off after, say, 10 mins of none use. This it's on all the time - which must wear down the batteries eventually. As a result, I've been taking the batteries out, but was not easy each time - my solution was a small plastic strip that I insert between the two batteries, then close it leaving them in.