FlukeLVD2 Volt Light / Voltage Tester

Had all manner of volt sticks over the years - I particularly like the ones with audio feedback which this doesn't have.If using a tool pouch always store this thing light upwards or you'll always have a flat battery (AAA type).You need to pay attention when using it as it has to be held so you can see the transparent part of the illuminating sensor - it's possible to miss a live cable when probing in a box full of wires and your wrist turns the blank part of the sensor towards you.I quite like the idea of blue/red sensitivity - using blue I can trace my house wiring quite easily.It'll trace the 50volts in a phone line.Pretty good product but far too easy to accidentally turn it on and flatten the battery.Very expensive.At work I must carry non contact voltage detection - the Fluke is doing it for me at the moment.The torch is I suppose quite handy as it saves a hand but I've usually got a Cree light in my mouth anyway.

As an Electrician I have gone through many volt sticks (magic wands) over the years, some have been adequate but most have been utterly useless. Having just bought my first Fluke volt stick (magic wand) I am absolutely amazed at the quality and effectiveness of this product. Unlike my existing volt stick it does not have an audible warning, but to activate it you simply press the button on the end which switches on the led torch and then when you place the volt stick near a voltage source it glows blue, then as you get closer it changes to red. Where it differs from all my other volt sticks is that it can detect a voltage source at metal switch plates. Obviously I never assume that any cable or termination is dead until after I have tested it with a proper voltage tester such as my new Fluke T100, but treat the volt stick with respect and you will love it.

This is a very good voltage tester, so easy to use and a at great price it’s well recommended.

I have had a few fluke volt sticks. Bought this as a replacement. It is used everyday and is always reliable.

I have one of these in my pocket all day being an electrician. Previously I had a Draper detector and the quality of this is far superior. The torch is very handy and bright as well. It flashes blue when near and red when at the source at 50hz or 60hz. It takes a standard AAA battery and overall it can take most of the knocks thrown at it. Only two negatives, the first being the price, at £20+ it is the most expensive out there and second, there is no audible tone.As with all non contact detectors, it will not detect through metal.When it comes down to it, this could save your life. I'm constantly checking cables before I work on them and although not an approved method, its as good as any. This little device has saved my tools and my life a few times. Well worth £20.

This is by far the best volt stick out there but it's a shame it's been discontinued.I've been using these for 10 years and use it everyday as an electrician, just keep it in my side trouser pocket and I have a voltage/interference provING device and a handy torch at anytime.The size is so compact compared to anything else on the market and a AAA battery will last ages.It also picks up data signals, it will turn blue to signal a cable still has slight voltage through the neutral but not live which is also very handy.I really don't know why they discontinued this product as the new fluke voltstick is big and bulky with no torch, how can that be improvement!

This is the second one of these I have had, first one got stolen by a machine. Really usefull bit of kit. It detects really low voltages which is good for quick testing. The light on it is usefull when digging into a loom. Its a bit pricey but good.

My old Fluke lvd1 (which I love by the way) was beginning to get a bit tatty and old, so thought I'd treat myself to a new one. The lvd1 was proving difficult to find as it was replaced by this lvd2. I noticed it was a bit bigger which was a disappointment but thought I'd give it a go anyway. I noticed as soon as I unpacked it it felt very cheap and light compared to the Ldv1. Within 2 weeks it had gone faulty with the torch on it constantly flashing. I'd arranged a return and refund, and before I managed to post it, it literally feel apart as I pulled it out of my pocket. That was 3 years ago, I sacked it off and I'm still using the old LDV1, and as an electrician I use it almost daily.