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Insulated End Design

Customers are generally positive about the insulated end design of this voltage tester, praising its quality, affordability, and ease of use for testing wires and outlets. Some have noted its compatibility with GFCI outlets and its compact size, while a few express disappointment that it's no longer available at Lowe's.

Easy Use

Customers generally find the Southwire NCV Dual Range 24-600V AC easy to use, with some praising its compact size and convenience for on-the-go use. However, a few users have noted that it is not the cheapest option in electrical testing equipment.

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Quality


It fits in a shirt pocket for easy use, a constant tool.


I wanted to put safety first and go with a tool that has a long-standing reputation.


Turn it on, poke the places you're working and it beeps.


Operates extremely well, but battery install is very difficult.

Competitiveness


I came up with southwire, which i never before heard of, to be the brand i wanted to go with, and this particular tool did ever...  Read More


If you are looking for a non-contact tester, i highly recommend this, or a similar tester made by this company.


After doing my research reading product reviews and searching the internet i came up with southwire to be the company that offe...  Read More


That being said i will still research and compare but i doubt you will find a better tool at a lower cost.

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    great, best, first, sure and little.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 394 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 11 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I bought a house with a lot of old and new wiring mixed together


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Turn it on poke the places youre working and it beeps


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The light will also turn from green to red for people who hear beeps from time to time normally


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If you hear beeps often and you are color blind you may want to go with another product


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The flashlight on the other side is less useful than you hope it to be


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Have a different flashlight on hand


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Just a shame that lowes stopped selling them


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Placing this insulated testor probe near conductors or sockets will show if there are ac voltages at line levels 120 to 600 volts

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