As an electrician I own a several different non-contact voltage testers and they are handy. To the DIY take notice that he checked the circuit hot before he checked it dead that way he knew his tester was working properly. Very nice review and video!
For a newbie like me, your video was clearly explained, demonstrated and informative at just at the right pace. My model NCVT-1P was $19.97 at Home Depot. i got lucky in picking the right non contact tester and feel ready to change out my light switch!
Hi, thank you so much for the easy to understand video. I am a single mom and have to fix all that I can myself. I purchased one of these voltage testers and really was not sure of its capacity, but you explained everything about using it so well in this video. I now feel comfortable using this tool to check for voltage without having to consult any guy to have to check it for me. Thank you again!
I just bought this tester a couple of weeks ago to install an exhaust fan for the bathroom. The electrician left 3 switches, one for the light over the sink, one for the light in the middle of the bathroom, and a third for a future fan installation. That made it easy for me, but I needed to test it to make sure the power was working before and after it was turned off from the breaker and this tester worked liked a charm!
I’m a total dunce around electrical, I can wire a guitar, but I don’t understand the fundamentals. Thank you for the helpful video and showing me how to use this tool to prevent unwanted zaps!
Ah.....you just calmed me down. THANK YOU!!! I'm actually afraid of electricity but I have to change out a gfci outlet that keeps tripping. The instructions in the package were very tiny and not totally clear. There was no mention of putting the tip INSIDE the outlet even though it looks like that's what you would do. Your video cleared everything up and ALSO taught me how to test a cord!!!
this is the way that you should explain a simple but potentially dangerous tool, slowly deliberately and repeatedly and in great detail. when needed.thank you very much.
thank you! getting the little woman to unwire the disposal proved difficult with two nearby plugs functioning after the breakers were flipped to off. found a separate box on the back of the house.
Yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've had one of these kicking around the tool box for a long time and never knew how to use it. Now I do! Great video.
Very thorough thank you so much I was using list for my car but it wasn’t working how you was working it and you pointed out that the car has DC current and this is not going to detect DC only AC thank you so much
Thank you so much for full details about this product...you explained several things that I did not know...now I can use my Klein Tools voltage tester with confidence!
I was ready to return this as the instructions included are vague for actually using it. Great instructions for turning on/off/silent but you have better instructions. I'm keeping it now. Thanks.
This was a good review, two subjects I’d like your opinion on. First it would have been more to the point to video you testing the tool with a outlet you knew to be live before testing the suspicious outlet. You tested the tool on the switch and had it been bad it would have left the impression that the cuicuit was not energized. Secondly, I disagree with your comment that the Kline NCVT-1 is not for professional use, in my opinion, anything Kline manufactures is suitable for a professional and can be trusted. Other then that in my opinion, this was a good review
Hi thanks, I got a weird problem. When I test an outlet, (it's an old house, 2 wire, no ground) Both live and neutral turn red. However, when I measure between the L and N with a volt meter, there is 0 voltage. The outlet is dead, no lamp turns on. So I ran a wire from the N at the outlet back to the power box to test for continuity break is the Neutral, and I get a voltage of 117V between the N wire coming from inside the house and the Nueutral connector bar at the panel? What is happening here? Thanks.
I have my self one of kleins voltage tester like that. And they are a life saver. I use maybe one a week. It works Great if you remodel homes. Thanks for the real tool review.
The only thing I have to add is, you dont have to hold the button down until it turns off. just hold it down for 1 second (like when you turn it on) and release and it will turn off right away.
I think it works better than the Flir My Flir will light up if there is power about 1 foot away which if your working in a panel where a bunch of wires are you cant isolate very well at all
If you don't use this frequently make sure you remove batteries before putting it away in your toolbox. If you're lucky they'll just deplete on their own. I just rieeded to use mine after being stored for about 6 months and not only were they dead but the battery leaked and destroyed the insides rendering it junk.
CRE 2018. Thanks for the explanation i have this tester and it would stay green on wire i know to be !!hot!! i figured it was malfunctioning or bad batteries. now i see why
I own one of this, but I always turn off the breaker period. If not sure, turn off the whole darn power at the electric box, better safe than sorry. I am not an electrician but regardless have respect for electricity.
I've had two Fluke models that ran about $20 each. Not sure what this one costs but it shouldn't cost any more. I'm also surprised at the size of the unit. The testers are worth their weight in gold though.
i've turn the breaker off and I've used my client Viddy one and I still get a red at the outlets in the room I'm having a problem with the breaker be bad it doesn't seem to be turning all the way off
These are very handy, but they can lie too. Fortunately, it'll lie in the way where you won't get hurt. My old Klein tester a couple years ago would pick up "residual" voltage. Mainly in old houses and commercial buildings. It basically would tell me something was hot when it really wasn't. In some old houses, I could put them against wood studs and they'd be chirping away. Electricians really should have digital meters. They are really the best way to go to be a professional. HOWEVER! In the defense of the non contact tester. If you need to test something where you have absolute no reference to ground, then a digital meter is useless. PRO TIP! If you are picking residual voltage with a non-contact tester, you can hold the insulation of the wire, and it (in most cases) will neutralize the voltage and the tester will stop chirping. As far as I know, this has to be a single conductor, not a whole piece of Romex or MC/BX. I hope this helps!
I just got one of these, and was trying it out on things I knew were hot and knew were not. And it didn't seem to make sense. So this video helped a lot to know to test all sides of a cord, etc. Your comment helped, too. I have a broken flat-top cooktop I'd disconnected the wires from the junction box and coiled them up and tied them until I get around to removing it. The tester insisted that the disconnected wires were hot, hold them or not. Go figure. The wire going into the junction box now has the breaker shut off ever since I removed the other thing that was wired into it. The tester was chirping for that, mostly just once then green again, and holding the wire like you said quieted it...
Have a Klein NCVT-1 removed the batteries to check one was dead and now I don't know which way they go in. No markings on the testers to indicate. Have tried both ways and nothing works.
So if I turn off power at the breaker , some wires still give a red light with one single beep. What does that mean? Fyi it also does this if I touch it against my hand sometimes.
Mine is too sensitive.., as soon as it's anywhere close to any live wire (say 6" radius) it starts beeping red. I wanted to check the wires inside the dimmer switch in the wall. I took the cover off and then unscrewed the switch and pulled it out of the box... I wanted to know which one was the LOAD and which one was the HOT wire but even though I pulled the wires as far apart as possible, as soon as I approached the area with my tester, the red lights came on! So frustrating... What's the solution? One thing though, should I have detached all the wires from the switch first to get a better result? I did mine while the switch was still attached....
Just picked this up after watching your review. (Power went out in one room of my house yet no breaker tripped.) used this to check the outlets. All show green (no juice) except one. One outlet both sides (neutral and hot side) show red. Any idea what that means?
I have a circline fluorescent light fixture that's not working even though I installed a new bulb. The fixture has been there a long time but up to this point I have never had an issue with it. I don't know if the problem is the switch or maybe the ballast. Would one of these testers be helpful? Thanks.
Question: This product is advertised as non contact but I noticed you stuck the pen right into the outlet to test. Is this the way this tool is supposed to be used?
Well keep in mind that it doesn’t physically contact the metal inside the outlet, nor the copper inside the wires…. The closer you get, the more accurate it is. Better safe than sorry, so I simply get as close as I can.
As an electrician I own a several different non-contact voltage testers and they are handy. To the DIY take notice that he checked the circuit hot before he checked it dead that way he knew his tester was working properly. Very nice review and video!
DC Rickerson
DC Rickerson, Kickass name btw
On a regular 110v receptacle im getting red light on both neutral and hot side .Breaker is fine
My new outlet is flashing flashing red green red green red green on the hot side and I can't figure out what that means
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For a newbie like me, your video was clearly explained, demonstrated and informative at just at the right pace. My model NCVT-1P was $19.97 at Home Depot. i got lucky in picking the right non contact tester and feel ready to change out my light switch!
Hi, thank you so much for the easy to understand video. I am a single mom and have to fix all that I can myself. I purchased one of these voltage testers and really was not sure of its capacity, but you explained everything about using it so well in this video. I now feel comfortable using this tool to check for voltage without having to consult any guy to have to check it for me. Thank you again!
I just bought this tester a couple of weeks ago to install an exhaust fan for the bathroom. The electrician left 3 switches, one for the light over the sink, one for the light in the middle of the bathroom, and a third for a future fan installation. That made it easy for me, but I needed to test it to make sure the power was working before and after it was turned off from the breaker and this tester worked liked a charm!
+tiger507 Awesome!
I just got one of these in a set with my multimeter. Wasn’t exactly sure what it was for or how to use it. This video answered all my questions.
I'm not an electrician but I recently bought this to help with replacing a light switch. It's very handy and works great.
I’m a total dunce around electrical, I can wire a guitar, but I don’t understand the fundamentals. Thank you for the helpful video and showing me how to use this tool to prevent unwanted zaps!
Ah.....you just calmed me down. THANK YOU!!! I'm actually afraid of electricity but I have to change out a gfci outlet that keeps tripping. The instructions in the package were very tiny and not totally clear. There was no mention of putting the tip INSIDE the outlet even though it looks like that's what you would do. Your video cleared everything up and ALSO taught me how to test a cord!!!
Glad to help!
this is the way that you should explain a simple but potentially dangerous tool, slowly deliberately and repeatedly and in great detail. when needed.thank you very much.
😉👍
most thorough, clear and helpful tutorial on this tool. Thank you.
try and test a new plug with child protection with that shit
Thanks for explaining how "Klein Tools Non Contact Voltage Tester" functions, in a very clear manner.
Best explanation yet.Simple and to the point.
thank you! getting the little woman to unwire the disposal proved difficult with two nearby plugs functioning after the breakers were flipped to off. found a separate box on the back of the house.
for a electrician like me this things are pure gold!!!
Yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've had one of these kicking around the tool box for a long time and never knew how to use it. Now I do! Great video.
I'm New to the wave world. Your instruction is straight forward, clear, especially helpful, encompassing safety. Thank you
Fine video, and you covered a lot of different items and how to test them.
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Very straightforward and simply said. Fantastic video thank you very much. You are a great instructor.
FIY. IT DOES THE JOB. ONLY THAT THE TAB BREAKS OFF EASILY AND CORRECTION, IT IS NOT JUST FOR THE DIY BUT ALSO WORKS LIKE A PRO
Very thorough thank you so much I was using list for my car but it wasn’t working how you was working it and you pointed out that the car has DC current and this is not going to detect DC only AC thank you so much
Thank you so much for full details about this product...you explained several things that I did not know...now I can use my Klein Tools voltage tester with confidence!
I came across my Klein the other day..needed a quick review and found your site on RUclips. Thanks. Great video and YES I did subscribe.
Awesome....thanks Gerry!
yo tengo en la marca Fluke son muy practicos y te ayudan a trabajar con seguridad
Excellent, bought one of these but the instructions were not very clear. I feel confident using it now after your video.
I was ready to return this as the instructions included are vague for actually using it. Great instructions for turning on/off/silent but you have better instructions. I'm keeping it now. Thanks.
Boom... this helped me find a bad outlet which I was able to test... never knew how to use the NCVT until now.
Perfect simple but well explained video. Thanks for your time doing this for guy's like us.
I have one and I think it's a must have for everyone that does their own electrical . 👍👍
+Steve Rob I agree Steve! MUCH better than hoping for the best & getting zapped!
This was a good review, two subjects I’d like your opinion on.
First it would have been more to the point to video you testing the tool with a outlet you knew to be live before testing the suspicious outlet. You tested the tool on the switch and had it been bad it would have left the impression that the cuicuit was not energized. Secondly, I disagree with your comment that the Kline NCVT-1 is not for professional use, in my opinion, anything Kline manufactures is suitable for a professional and can be trusted. Other then that in my opinion, this was a good review
Well done. Simple straight forward.
Thanks
Jim
Hi thanks, I got a weird problem. When I test an outlet, (it's an old house, 2 wire, no ground) Both live and neutral turn red. However, when I measure between the L and N with a volt meter, there is 0 voltage. The outlet is dead, no lamp turns on.
So I ran a wire from the N at the outlet back to the power box to test for continuity break is the Neutral, and I get a voltage of 117V between the N wire coming from inside the house and the Nueutral connector bar at the panel? What is happening here?
Thanks.
Great video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. Very educational for begginner DIYers.
JUST used your link to purchase...thanks!
Works great. Very sensitive, picks up electrical fields.
Great comprehensive advice. Thank you!
Thank you! Excellent job explaining this ! 👏👏👏
Well done bro! Thanks for helping a non-electritian!
I have my self one of kleins voltage tester like that. And they are a life saver. I use maybe one a week. It works Great if you remodel homes. Thanks for the real tool review.
The only thing I have to add is, you dont have to hold the button down until it turns off. just hold it down for 1 second (like when you turn it on) and release and it will turn off right away.
Hi, I like your lecture .Thanks
I think it works better than the Flir My Flir will light up if there is power about 1 foot away which if your working in a panel where a bunch of wires are you cant isolate very well at all
Very thorough video
Awesome video… super helpful
Excellent video for a DIYer and I liked the different examples given
This is an excellent video. I learned a lot.
If you don't use this frequently make sure you remove batteries before putting it away in your toolbox. If you're lucky they'll just deplete on their own. I just rieeded to use mine after being stored for about 6 months and not only were they dead but the battery leaked and destroyed the insides rendering it junk.
i ended up getting the one with the IR thermometer, and power detector. i like it.
Way good review..crisp, clear..good, good job.
The advance version of this tester is rated at 12vac - 1000vac.
Where would find 12vac in your house?
Great job!
Great video. Very helpful. Just bought one of these units today and this was a GREAT video to explain things to me. Thanks so much.
Glad to help!
Thanks very much for this. Helped me a lot.
CRE 2018. Thanks for the explanation i have this tester and it would stay green on wire i know to be !!hot!! i figured it was malfunctioning or bad batteries. now i see why
Great review for someone who doesn't know anything about working with electricity. Strong work.
I cant decide if this is a condescending comment or not...
Real Tool Reviews Not at all! It really was a great video.
In that case....thanks!
good one
I own one of this, but I always turn off the breaker period. If not sure, turn off the whole darn power at the electric box, better safe than sorry. I am not an electrician but regardless have respect for electricity.
I've had two Fluke models that ran about $20 each. Not sure what this one costs but it shouldn't cost any more. I'm also surprised at the size of the unit. The testers are worth their weight in gold though.
I agree....definitely worth the investment! This one is $15 on Amazon.
i've turn the breaker off and I've used my client Viddy one and I still get a red at the outlets in the room I'm having a problem with the breaker be bad it doesn't seem to be turning all the way off
Clear and concise...excellent review, great for DIY’ers
Very good review. thank you
Tool very well described by you. Do you have a video re the 300m? Thanks
Thank you so much, very detailed! 👍
Thank you very much, it is very helpfull
Thanks so much!!
Wouldn’t you want to test both duplex outlets in case one was switched?
Mine suddenly stopped working while in the middle of a small project at home, tried changing batteries still not working , thanks for the info anyway.
Bought one doesn't beep finally heard it has a silent mode I will try this thanks.
These are very handy, but they can lie too. Fortunately, it'll lie in the way where you won't get hurt. My old Klein tester a couple years ago would pick up "residual" voltage. Mainly in old houses and commercial buildings. It basically would tell me something was hot when it really wasn't. In some old houses, I could put them against wood studs and they'd be chirping away. Electricians really should have digital meters. They are really the best way to go to be a professional. HOWEVER! In the defense of the non contact tester. If you need to test something where you have absolute no reference to ground, then a digital meter is useless. PRO TIP! If you are picking residual voltage with a non-contact tester, you can hold the insulation of the wire, and it (in most cases) will neutralize the voltage and the tester will stop chirping. As far as I know, this has to be a single conductor, not a whole piece of Romex or MC/BX. I hope this helps!
I just got one of these, and was trying it out on things I knew were hot and knew were not. And it didn't seem to make sense. So this video helped a lot to know to test all sides of a cord, etc. Your comment helped, too. I have a broken flat-top cooktop I'd disconnected the wires from the junction box and coiled them up and tied them until I get around to removing it. The tester insisted that the disconnected wires were hot, hold them or not. Go figure. The wire going into the junction box now has the breaker shut off ever since I removed the other thing that was wired into it. The tester was chirping for that, mostly just once then green again, and holding the wire like you said quieted it...
Excellent job on the review. Thanks. It really is a REAL Tool review with education on electricity in the house.
Great review! Very clear and helpful!
Nice video man I appreciate it
Well done and very helpful. Thank you.
Great concise explanation, thanks!
No problem! 👍
Dude come back and make more videos 😢
Soon!!
many thanks for a very helpful video
What does the rapid beep vs the steady beep mean?
Can this detect continuity for things like a thermal fuse? I've seen multimeters normally being used for this.
Have a Klein NCVT-1 removed the batteries to check one was dead and now I don't know which way they go in. No markings on the testers to indicate. Have tried both ways and nothing works.
thank you so much. this video is really helpful
Can you test a regular battery like AAA or D batteries with this?
Love this tool.
Awesome! Thank you for this video!
So if I turn off power at the breaker , some wires still give a red light with one single beep.
What does that mean?
Fyi it also does this if I touch it against my hand sometimes.
Because it picks up static too
Can I stick this in a surface mount 50 amp 125/250 volt outlet?
Mine is too sensitive.., as soon as it's anywhere close to any live wire (say 6" radius) it starts beeping red. I wanted to check the wires inside the dimmer switch in the wall. I took the cover off and then unscrewed the switch and pulled it out of the box... I wanted to know which one was the LOAD and which one was the HOT wire but even though I pulled the wires as far apart as possible, as soon as I approached the area with my tester, the red lights came on! So frustrating... What's the solution? One thing though, should I have detached all the wires from the switch first to get a better result? I did mine while the switch was still attached....
Sure enough it work.. thanks
What's the difference between the one in the video and the klein one with the red cap
Just picked this up after watching your review. (Power went out in one room of my house yet no breaker tripped.) used this to check the outlets. All show green (no juice) except one. One outlet both sides (neutral and hot side) show red. Any idea what that means?
What about the beeping, the most important feature
thanks for the explanation
love your videoesr! learn so much from this one.THANK YOU
Thank you this video was very helpful 👍🏽
I have a circline fluorescent light fixture that's not working even though I installed a new bulb. The fixture has been there a long time but up to this point I have never had an issue with it. I don't know if the problem is the switch or maybe the ballast. Would one of these testers be helpful? Thanks.
Very informative. Thank you.
Nice tool to have but wish the on and off button was on top. Always turns on in my vest pocket because of that battery don’t last or can’t be trusted
What's the difference between rapid and slow beeping?
Mine intermittently detects low voltage and will beep if I jab it at the wires. So, sensitive when I don't want it and not sensitive when I do.
Excellent video.
Question: This product is advertised as non contact but I noticed you stuck the pen right into the outlet to test. Is this the way this tool is supposed to be used?
Well keep in mind that it doesn’t physically contact the metal inside the outlet, nor the copper inside the wires…. The closer you get, the more accurate it is. Better safe than sorry, so I simply get as close as I can.
Very informative