Fluke 2AC VoltAlert™ Voltage Detector

The only voltage tester I use, its simply to use with clear audio and visual indicators. Its also very reliable as they last for years and very rarely give false reading which is very important!

Also the 2 year warranty is great as, long as you have proof of purchase, fluke will solve most issues free of charge.

Fluke continue to produce the best volt sticks in the market, super accurate and user friendly and whilst as an electrician I wouldn’t recommend relying on these instruments to safely test or isolate circuits or equipment, they are definitely a good indicator of voltage being present at the least.

Easily the best volt pen on the market. Most reliable, good lights optional tone. Just does everyone need it to. Save a nice big hole in my snips loads of times.

These are the best on the market audible tone when turning itself off Easy to read lights well worth buying to have in the bag and not alot of money to do so

Well this has saved me many times, was going to cut into wires thinking they were dead so I got my trusty pen out and they were live. Great bit of kit

A very good voltage detector by Fluke. My main issue I have with voltage detectors is that they are not very reliable as sometimes they don’t detect voltage unless you move it around the cable . I have no issue with the fluke voltage detector as it picks up instantly when you go close to a live cable. Very reliable by Fluke.

Very reliable for stra voltages, always use with tester great size and battery life, fits great in pocket use daily when working in kitchens Ana air cupboards

Perfect little voltage alert. Fits in the pocket fine, and comes in very handy for checking boilers over before touching them, many a time this has saved me getting a tickle from a stra wire in an airing cupboard. Battery life is great too. Don't have to change very often.

Great little volt pen that is an essential carry for me. Would never reccomend to just rely on it but it's a great indicator. Working in conjunction with your tested is where this is best. Size and ease of use is brilliant

Carry one of these in my pocket at all times. Good indication tool not proving tool to see if something is live. Always test to make sure after. Sometimes picks up stray or ghost voltage from other cables.

Very handy bit of kit to carry in your pocket. Always go for fluke as they seem to be the most reliable and batteries last well. Would never trust 100% but gives a good indication

Used other brands before but fluke is the go to for volt sticks. Like with most volt sticks you can’t always trust them but they are handy bits of kit to have in your pocket and fluke certainly tick the boxes.

Used fluke non contact Volt sticks for over twenty years, good all round reliability, easy to use, great battery life, good addition to anyone’s safety kit

By far the best volt stick out there dont waste your money with anything else you will just get false readings when it comes to saftey fluke are leaps and bounds ahead of the competition

Cheap bit of safety, it's always smart to be doubly sure with electric, and this works just fine, simple to use, can't go far wrong. Small and compact, and can be taken anywhere

I got this essential piece of kit from Electricfix (Screwfix) . It gives you piece of mind on electrical work, of course you must test this detector on a known power source to prove it.

Great to use for quick identification of live conductors. But can give false positives. Always better to get a proper approved GS38 tester. But for your pocket tester or tool bag it will work well for a quick ID

Use it as a quick check to identify cables before using a multimeter. Can give false readings of live cables but this is better than the other way round. Used it to trace a break in a cable to save chopping out.

Can not fault the ease of using this at all.
Could be a little more sensitive to cables in walls as this only picks up when in direct contact with the cables insulation (in my experience).
For the money it’s a must

great tool and has never failed me yet however i never sole rely on this but always good for a quick check and diagnosis. Fluke is a good brand so you cant go to far wrong

I have about 5 of these dotted about and always have one on my person, not sure i could do my job without one now, an essential tool for any electrician, fluke ones are ive found are more reliable than cheaper alternatives as ive found out and always revert back to fluke

Awesome product ,always have it with me to double check before working on anything
I'd never suggest relying solely on this but it's good for working out a quick diagnosis

Works well for the type of tester it is. I have found I'm starting to get a few false 'live' detections but would never rely on this as my only type of tester anyway.

A useful bit of kit but not to be 100% relied upon. For narrowing a group of live cables down to the dead one I want to cut its quite accurate.

Circuits should also be checked with the correct voltage proving unit.

A good tool, it works however should never be used as a sole tool to detect if something is live. should always be used in conjunction with a proper voltage meter

These small tools but effective tools most electricians can’t live without because they make the testing a lot more easier and save you a lot of hassle.

I've had many volt sticks over the years and this is the most reliable one. (Even though I'm usually a megger fan)
The auto switch off is great for battery life also.

A must have if any standard tool kit. Allowing easy quick identification of live cables without opening up any face plate or appliance. Very easy and simple to use.

This volt pen is a must for all trades
Easy way to test appliance, don’t touch an appliance until you checked it with one of theses
Keep this in your pocket could save your life

Always have mine in my work trousers to check for voltage before I start any work on an appliance helpfull Tool more an indicator that voltage is present

I know we aren’t supposed to use or rely on these as a safe isolation proving unit but as a quick check unit for non contact it works. Then if you are doing proper safe isolation procedure you can bring out the proper tester before carrying out the task at hand.

Fluke are one of the leading manufacturers for testing equipment. The fluke pen is a brilliant little tester but I personally would not rely on the pen it’s self for making sure the circuit is live or dead. Always use a voltage/multimeter tester. Great little tool for your pocket.

Really good product. Never let me down. I wouldn’t use it to confirm that a circuit is dead and isolated but it is really useful for fault finding to check for voltage. It’s really useful for fault finding on heating systems to check through the system

Nice and sleek. Well constructed. Good value for money. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Would certainly recommend as this hasn’t let ,e down yet.

As a heating engineer one of the first test we are meant to do is check the casing to a boiler isn't live, this non contact test pen has saved my life on a few occasions. The pen has two modes, visual only or visual and beep. Quality build and long battery life make it the best test pen. As with anything the best it's not the cheapest, but you can't put a price on your life.

The best pen detectors you will get, not alot to day really. Watch out for cheap copies that are sold online. Every trade should have one in the bag

I always have this item in my pocket it is a life saver I can not fault it and has brought up many bad situations I’ve been able to fix due to just having this £20 pen in my pocket

Great little tool for your trouser pocket. Ideal for that quick sanity check or checking bonded pipework. Good visual cue and easy to use, seems to do the job for most cabling i’ve dealt with domestically but can be an issue with thick plaster.

Handy tool for the toolbag. Besides the obvious checking if a cable is live, I also use it to check copper pipes before handling them, you just never know.

Very useful for a quick test a cable that isn't cut to see if there is power but always double check with a multimeter.

Great to have just to check if a circuit is live. But then check with a multimeter as you can't be too sure. Awesome product again by Fluke.

Wouldn’t be with out it. Although I still use a multimeter to check. It’s good that it makes a sound so if you want to identify a circuit and you on your own it makes it easier.

Always in the pocket, great as a non contact voltage indicator but shouldnt rely on them for safe isolation, pricier than other options but great quality

Lad who works with me has just purchased one of these as he seems to just go for the better named brands instead of looking asking for advice or reading other reviews. Although a very well known brand, for what it is its pricey, alternative options are available at a more affordable price. Nice item and does as it should just priced due to the brand name instead of being more competitive.

Always keep it to hand. Great tool to quickly check before carrying out further, more in depth checks. Feel lost when battery has gone and needed on a job.

Safety first. Fluke are leaders in electrical testing products - I use mine daily.
Buy cheap - Buy twice

Best one I have used by far, the others are not as good, only downside is when changing battery, it is very stiff to open

Had a cheap tester then some told me to get fluke best thing I bought ,great quality features easy to use test anything I’m not sure of price a little bit pricey but trust me it’s worth it had mine for a few years still going strong .

A life saver for checking cables, and appliances before a full test is carried out. It’s a basic product not to confused with multi meter use.

Quality pen tester very good had mine for a couple of years even worked for a bit after I dropped it in water

use this stick all the time great to find live wires under floors check if switch wire is working from controls and trace if wires in wall ect before drilling holes would recommend

Love fluke tester well built and does what it says on the tin. Have many not contact voltage testers but nothing can beat fluke. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone, not just Electrician.

Best voltage detector on the market, batteries last forever, very reliable tool, i like the battery check button, obviously always best to use a multi meter as well

I keep one of these in my pockets. Literally one of the best little tools out there. As risking life all the time with electrics so easy enough to just check everything electrical work on. Of th don't have one of these you need one A********

Have two of these and a 116 for checking and testing electrical layouts. Can't fault in any way. good solid tools.

Ok build quality. Battery is a pain to change as clip is very tight. On/off button easily activated in pocket. Not always reliable.

Very good piece of kit. Very accurate in finding live cables.
I could not do without it, much better than similar products

This is the most accurate pen tested that I have used so far. It can easily pick up the live cable in a large bunch of cables.

I consider this to be one of the most important bits of kit in my tool bag
A must for everyone who may need to to check if cable is dead or live
Quite simply they could save your life
Great quality
Reliable
A must

Little dearer than others on the market but an absolute must have bit of kit.
Always on my trousers as you can never be sure.
Saved me a couple of times.

Well worth paying out the exta for this saved me bacon a few times now battery’s last for months big bright led tip and works better than any others I have used

It's ok for what it is. Makes the job abit easier. Would recommend. But always backup findings with a multimeter.

Handy bit of kit if used properly. Do not rely on this to gautantee circuits are dead as they're not always reliable.

Very good tool for me I use thisas a quick method for testing voltage good value I think . I like the audible sound good feature

Great hand tool only down side is mine snapped the nib off in my tool bag. Not as cheap as the others out there but big fan of the fluke stuff

Handy little tool to have, big fan of Fluke gear.

Battery lasts a long time and the belt clip isn't too tight so slides in my snickers pocket nice and easy. Always carry it on me and haven't found it to get in the way

Do not buy these they are called the widow maker for a reason rub it up and down your top and it sets it off gives false reading your ammeter or something els thee things are danagrous!

Always keep this in the tool bag. Great for quick test if needed. Good value for money aswell. Very simple and easy to use.

Must have for any tool box. Always carry one on me but never trust a volt stick without testing. Good value for money

Handy tool to have in the van, always a good back up plan to have one, nice design and anyone can use them

Defiantly a must for any trade, has saved my bacon a number of times, can get a few false readings from static but I'd rather that than get a shock!

This is an absolute must.
Always better to be safe than sorry. I carry this in my pocket at all times.

Carry this in my pocket all day. Fluke is the only brand I trust with non contact testers. On my third one because I keep misplacing them, but would no buy a cheaper one.

Other brand of voltage sticks do not cut it compared to fluke build quality
Deffo value for money as well,
Battery life depends on what quality of batteries you buy.

Every time my one gets pinched (people tend to like anything that lights up!) I have no problem paying the amount of money again to purchase another. Although they're not 100% reliable, they are very good for the better to be safe than sorry moments. Pay for themselves in not having to replace cutters

Build quality is good, battery's last a while. Trust this as much as you can trust a volt stick. Clips on pocket well

I have tried other brands however I always seem to trust this a lot more. Great quality, durable and works.

Always have a voltage detector at hand being a electrician. These do what they suppose to do but never solely rely on a voltage oen

Always keep one in my pocket, does exactly what it's ment to do little added piece on mind. Feels strong and sturdy.

Well build piece of kit, always have one in my pocket. Probably the defacto standard for voltage detectors.

Perfect to keep about your body and mine has a tone aswell to do remote work, fluke are the best imo because of the slenderness

Really handy to keep in your pocket, just as a precaution, and this can always be relied upon, it's nice to be able to stick a quick test on anything you think looks a bit too dodgy to be touching

Had a few of these over the years, always best to go with a trusted well known brand as they are more robust and last!! I've had a few cheap n cheerful ones which I've ended up usually launching into the air at some point! The good ones have lasted I've just lost them or left them somewhere !
These are ok for a notification of power present but always test it first with a voltage/continuity tester before sticking ya fingers in !!

Had one of these for a few years. Great bit of kit for a quick voltage check to an appliance . Priced well and lasted me better than cheaper models.

When it comes to safety then there can be no compromise and fluke is the best on the market always have one in my pocket for quick checks

I have a few of these and always keep one in my pocket. Good for quick diagnostics to see if something has power going to it. I have been caught out a few times with it giving false readings if the batteries are low or if it is moved too quick so I always test properly if I am stripping anything down.

Must have bit of kit, saved me a few times now! I keep mine in my pocket ready to be used on each job!

Fluke are great but this year decided to chang to the new Testo 24v and 240v tester
Had fluke for couple years became worn down easily and damaged new testo has rubber protector for better protection

Pure brilliant, great for double checking if live or dead. Strong and reliable. Perfect to put in pocket if required

I carry 2 at all times, one in my pocket and one in my tool box, I absolutely need this tool to keep me safe, I can't fault this product, 10/10

Excellent bit of kit only thing t be wary of is it will pick up low voltage which will make you think there is mains volage to an appliance but bit pricey but with it

Got one these and find it great I use it often if I'm servicing my machines and we like how cheap it was and built well as it's in my tool box and still in one piece lol

Never all that keen on using a safety device called fluke, just seems like tempting fate ;). Otherwise, works well for a good while then starts being erratic so I buy a new one about every year. I like them.

Used it religiously for six months or so and then it would start turning itself on or off of its own accord in my trouser pocket. (The long ones on work trouser legs not the wallet/keys ones). I've changed batteries when required and it made no difference.

I found that sometimes it wouldn't pick up when i knew a cable was live and vice versa it would give false readings on dead cables.

Try rubbing one on your sleeve and see it give a reading off the static.

I've gone back to using a multimeter and a voltage tester as I know I can rely on those.( Both made by Fluke)

I love Fluke but I don't think these instruments as a whole should be relied upon to verify safety, I also don't think that the Fluke one is any more worthwhile than a cheapo screwfix etc. one.

A no brainer. Don't need to worried if its on or off. All tradesmand should have one. Another wuality tool from FLUKE

It's always in my pocket. Great little tool. Long battery life. Best volt stick on the market. Couldn't do without mine

Does what is says on the tin, Fluke make excellent quality products. A bit more expensive than other brands but why take a chance on cheaper alternatives.

I only use Fluke for my voltsticks. I have a few different ones from fluke and they are all excellent. Best on the market

For electrical testing we only use fluke , this is a great product , small , compact and reliable. They also make one with an led light tip.

Bought after nearly getting electrocuted! Good price, quality quality with sound & light. Great product from Fluke.