2006-11-05 14:31:56 · 7 answers · asked by gillyinbr 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Non-contact testers are great for someone not accustomed to working around live wires. I have found a multimeter is great however when troubleshooting many household appliances since the power can be disconnected and the Ohms setting can be used to provide a continuity check of components without the potential danger of line voltage.
2006-11-05 15:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not use a tester rated lower than 240 volts.A 12 volt tester on 120 or 240 volts could blow up in your face. Other wise any tester at your hardware store (not your auto store) is fine.
2006-11-05 14:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by yarbrough 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Multimeter.
2006-11-06 06:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one i use is called a GREENLEE GT-11 voltage detector it looks like a marker and you just have to touch the wire or insert it intoany socket or outlet (only one side is hot ) about $10 at home depot
2006-11-05 14:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by russ_russ_kautzman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the simplest one for a do it yourselfer is the audible non contact that look kinda like a marker
or pen with no settings
2006-11-05 14:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by jdebord1976 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheapest one you can buy. They all work. Electrician for 30 years
2006-11-05 14:35:04 · answer #6 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Light bulb.
2006-11-05 14:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by astellarheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋