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Gardner Bender GVD-504A Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester

Gardner Bender GVD-504A Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester

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Brand: GB
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $14.70
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 11 reviews
Sales Rank: 1860

Color: Red
Media: Tools Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 0.6 x 1

MPN: GVD-504A
Model: GVD-504A
UPC: 032076016883
EAN: 0032076016883
ASIN: B00004WLKP

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • A convenient tester that indicates the presence of AC Voltage from 50-600 Volts
  • Easy-to-understand visual (flashing) and audible (beeping) indicators
  • Built-in "safe test" feature assures batteries are operating properly
  • UL Listed
  • 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Test your circuits before doing any electrical work and safe yourself from any danger. Voltage tester audibly and visually indicates the presence of AC voltage. Non-contact tester Audibly visually indicates the presence of AC voltage from 50-600 volts

Amazon.com Product Description
The GB Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester tests for the presence of live AC Voltage from 50-600 Volts. Visual (flashing) and audible (beeping) indicators signal the presence of voltage by simply pressing the built-in pocket clip. The tester also features a built-in "safe test" feature that assures the batteries are operating properly. With its compact design--easily fitting in a shirt or pants pocket--the tester is perfect for checking to see if voltage is present or to verify if power is turned off before working on a circuit. The tester comes with batteries and a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.


Customer Reviews:   Read 6 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Simple and Works . . .   November 16, 2008
A. D. S. Garcia (Mexico City, D.F. Mexico)
I have used other brands and other models, but this tester works at a good range limiting false negatives and and is easy to operate.


1 out of 5 stars Mine was defective - and dangerous   November 12, 2008
coyotedogwolf (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This unit generally gets good reviews, but mine was defective and therefore, dangerous. br / br /It chirps and lights when even close to any hot switches or outlets. Users should be able to use these types of testers to differentiate hot wires from neutral or dead. Mine chirps around all wires dead or alive. It even chirps around objects unattached to any circuits...like my coffee cup! It's true, it chirps madly at my coffee cup! br / br /I didn't buy it to see if my coffee is "hot". I can do that with my lips! br / br /So, buy it if you want, but don't be surprised when you have to put your electrical work on hold and cough up postage to return it for a replacement.


5 out of 5 stars Gardner-Bender GVD-504A non-contact circuit tester   September 30, 2008
Diana Lynne Byrum (Santa Barbara, CA)
With this handy tool, I was able to determine that a light bulb in a recently purchased lamp was faulty and not the lamp switch. The light would repeatedly go out. When I touched the 3-way switch, the light would go on. I placed the tool near the switch, not even touching it and determined that the switch was getting a continued flow of electricty, even when the light bulb would go out. A Quick and easy test, thank you


4 out of 5 stars Gardner Bender GVD-504A CircuitVoltage Tester   September 21, 2008
Thomas Z. Scales
I've used this voltage tester several times and it seems to operate as advertised. I had to "get the hang" of using it to ensure I was on target.


4 out of 5 stars Works great, just wish it were longer...   September 10, 2008
George Gonzalez (Miami, FL)
Alright, get your mind out of the gutter. I mean I wish this was long enough to test ceiling mounted outlets and fixtures without having to get on a ladder.