Did you read about the new Klein voltage tester that we posted about last month? It’s impact-resistant, dustproof, waterproof, sensitive down to 12V and up to 1000V, and it’s got a built-in LED flashlight. It also has a high-low scale to show voltage strength.
Yup, this is a neat little voltage tester, and you could win one!
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We have arranged with Klein to give away (5) of these NCVT-3 testers to readers. That means you have pretty good chances of winning one!
It’s surprising how handy something like this could be. I don’t do much electrical work, but found myself using it to troubleshoot a surge protector and power adapter just the other day. it turns out that the adapter was okay, the wiring was okay, but the part that plugs into my device had failed, possibly due to poor strain relief.
Oh, and it’s still a waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant flashlight. While not as bright or compact as other pocket flashlights, the LED built into the NCVT-3 has an independent on/off button and is bright enough to be useful.
How to Enter: Leave a comment in reply to this post, and put some thought into it. You could tell me how you plan to use the tester, or simply tell me about your favorite Klein tool.
If you can’t think of anything to say, get creative and write a poem about Klein, their voltage tester, or any Klein tool in your toolbox. Maybe a haiku to keep things simple.
If you still can’t think of anything to say as part of your entry, spend some time on the Klein Tools website and tell me which Klein tool you’d like to potentially see in a future giveaway.
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Rules: Only those with continental USA addresses are eligible to enter. The (5) winners will be selected at random. There will be a total of (5) prizes. Prizes will be shipped by Klein directly to the winners.
Deadline: Entry ends at 11:59pm ET on 6/19/2015.
Kimber Janney
Great Idea to build in a flashlight.
Chris
I like Kline impact bits that are made in the USA
Pete
There are two electrical tools I recommend to any less-savvy friend as soon as they buy their first home. Usually premised with the promise that “If you weren’t into DIY before, you’re about to be forced to learn.”
The first is a standard outlet tester – the little three-light number that tells you if the outlet is grounded, and if the prongs are wired correctly. If their home inspector was worth his/her salt they put one in every outlet already, but I firmly beleive everyone should own one of these.
The second is one of these. A non-contact meter is cheap insurance against a nasty shock. I can firmly say one of these has saved me a trip to the ER – there was an extra *live* wire in a ceiling box that did not belong there. Get one, keep it handy, thank me later then it beeps to warn you that you’re about to enter a world of pain.
Or don’t, and get used to the nickname “Sparky”
Matt
I will hopefully be able to use one tracing the wiring in our family cottage this summer while renovating and insulating the place.
Joel
This tool plays well with my paranoid nature. I NEVER trust that a line is dead until I have tested it with a voltage tester.
Oh, and don’t forget to test the tester on a live circuit, just so you know that the tester actually works.
Florian Stauss
Our House is wired with Knob & tube, and needs to be rewired this summer… So I’m sure there’s going to be quit a bit of use for the tester and plenty of use for a flashlight since a lot of crawlspace, atticts and other dark corner and spots need to be accessed.
Have a good day,
Florian
Cameron
I’ll never forget the day I wired up a chandelier thinking the power was off. I nearly fell off my ladder when I screwed in a light bulb only to see it light up. That taught me a lesson on triple checking the power. These voltage testers are a valuable tool.
James C
Myself and some family members are in the process of renovating a part of a 100-year old building. There’s lots of electrical work that has been done over the years, and it’s not always clear on what’s connected to what. This would be a big help in occasionally mapping out circuits, and of course offering assurance you aren’t about to zap yourself!
The flashlight on this model seems like a great feature!
JMG
Awesome looking tool. I have had the simple version, which only checks for live circuits and it is on it’s last legs (used and abused). This tool looks like it would be a great addition and replacement. Thanks for the opportunity.
These types of tools are life savers (literally).
JR
Too be totally honest, I had no idea of the depth and breadth of Klein Tools offerings. I knew of their Electricians tools, but I had no clue as to all of their other tools.
steve davis
I almost bought this yesterday at Home Depot after my Milwaukee died. I would really like to try this tester however I have had so many bad testers over the years I was forced to stick with the Milwaukee I have been using for the past year. It has been by far the most reliable I have used to date. The only reason I broke it is I dropped it into a sump pump pit and it was damaged by the water. I would LOVE to get a free Klein model and compare it to the Milwaukee. If it proves reliable the extra features such as sensitivity and low voltage testing would be really nice to have around. Send me one and I’ll let you know my conclusion after several months.
Ryan klupt
When working on pumps in poorly lit areas this would certainly come in handy
Nathan
This type of tool (non-contact voltage tester) is the closest thing to magic i’ve found. I first saw one used in January 2014 on a part time project with a friend and was amazed how well it worked and how useful it was. Just poke the “magic wand” at the wire or outlet and it glows and beeps if it has voltage: magic!
I actually have a lesser Klein model, and love the fact that it uses AAA batteries. The cheap knock-offs in HD use something less common. This model would be a great help (and if it had come out a year earlier I would have bought it instead) because for some reason I always drop this tool. In fact, all of the three people I know that use this type of tool are regularly dropping it. Something about the use case and form factor, I guess. So the impact rating on the Tough Meter is great. But most useful of all is the strength meter. The model i bought has a high voltage range that gives a different response, but I have realized in my work of troubleshooting building wiring and HVAC i’m usually much more interested in knowing whether i’m getting a full 110V, 220V, or seeing some diminished voltage from bad wiring.
So why do I want a Tough Meter? Because it takes the magic wand and elevates it to the Ultimate Harry Potter Edition.
Chris
I dont know how I went so long without a Non Contact Voltage tester. Just so much easier for a DIY-er like myself to be sure that Im not touching live wires.
But alas, my cheap unit from Sears has broken, so a new Klein would be great to have.
I think the flashlight idea is great too, because I always end up testing boxes that dont really have much light shining on them.
Chad
I would like one of these because I am a boundry pushing do-it-yourselfer and this could very well save my life. Though the tingle of a 120 volt shock is all-too-familiar to me, one of these days the jolt could knock me off my ladder or something else to compound the stupidity. Every year I find I have not quite hit the right breaker or some other stupid thing to get bite by the all powerful Volt, Amp or Watt.
Stuart… Be like the overpowered government and protect me from my stupidity! You’re my only hope!
NCD
As a former electrician, now retired, I have numerous Klein tools. They have served me well , however I do not have this product mentioned above. I think the tester/light combo is a great idea. Often when performing a test the lighting is far from ideal. Would love to have one, thank you.
Tom
I would use this to avoid accidentally killing myself while doing something simple, like installing a dimmer switch.
Iron-Iceberg
It would be Fine if this Klein be Mine.
Andy
I’m not trying to kiss your 455 here Stuart. I’m being 100% honest.
Klein is one of those companies that I didn’t give a second thought. I assumed it was just another rebadge brand when I’d see their tools in the specialty areas of Home Depot. They were never in the “main” tool aisle. And then I subscribed to ToolGuyd’s RSS feed, and pretty soon, my knowledge of tools (and of the tool industry as a whole) increased significantly. Now I see how Klein (and a few other manufacturers) are making tools that really are special — with features that cater to the pro and semi-pro — that even an amateur tool enthusiast (that’s me) can appreciate. Since making that realization, I’ve purchased a number of Klein tools (network tester, several different pliers, a toolbox) that I use often.
I think you’re really doing a great service to us the readers *and* to the manufacturers. We learn about better tools, while they get honest, real-world exposure.
Thanks!
Justin S
I actually have the 50-100V non-flashlight version of this tester (NCVT-1) which has proven to be very handy. “Oh I turned that line off. Let me just double-check. BEEEP! Oh …”. This little model would be more handy as going down to 12V would let me test my low voltage lines as well.
That said, my favorite Klein tool is actually one of the ones I’ve had for the longest time. I pair of wire cutters/strippers that I bought years and years ago to set up my first home theater. That was before any DIY projects when I lived in an apartment and just needed to strip some speaker wire. 11045. It ironically has outlasted all other tools I had from that time period since it never needed to be upgraded and was completely overkill for what I bought it for :).
A potential tool in the future? The Klein High Leverage Side Cutting Pliers (Linesman Pliers). That’s one tool I’ve never bought a high quality version of and probably should have.
Mike K
My dad was an electrician for 40 years. As a kid, I would go to the jobsite’s occasionally with him, and hand him tools as he needed them. He had a large wire cutter in his bag, and always referred to it as “the Klein”. I thought that was the name of the tool, rather than the brand since he always referred to that one tool that way. I recently inherited his “Klein”, and think about chasing tools and wires for him as a little kid. Now, I own “The Klein”.
Robert
These tools are great when kept in their proper perspective. They get blasted a lot by people who don’t understand their limitations. Although they have limited use for diagnostics, they are much more beneficial for safety. That makes them great for professionals and casual users alike.
I have a lazy habit that makes this one especially appealing. Although I don’t like resetting clocks, DVD players, etc, I hate dealing with the rituals of locating individual breakers. I haven’t invested in a breaker finder because it’s not enough of a routine for me. Anyway, I tend to hit the main and kill the entire panel when I do electrical tasks. I am therefore working a lot in the dark. Having a built in flashlight is a combination that makes perfect sense.
This would be really handy to avoid carrying yet another item, “flashlight,” to fiddle with when the lights are out anyway.
Hayden
I build custom yachts 60 feet and up. The non contact meter would be great to supplement my dmm and test light. When testing newly components. Or around the shop. I have klien battery cuters strippers and crimpers they are all top quality. I do not have any klien diagnostic tools, yet 😉
Mark
My love for Klein is so great,
my heart melts for it ’til the dusk of day.
The night deteriorates when it’s away,
fast, durable ’til day’s dawn.
Its beauty is great,
Wondering mind ’til it sees,
long-lasting all day long,
While waiting for the moment, for me to say “I’m done.”
😉
Dylan
THIS HERE KLEIN IS LIKE A MIME, SILENTLY CONVEYS COMMUNICATION, BUT BEING FREE I WILL NOT SPEND A DIME. HOW SWEET TOOLGUYD IS IN OUR NATION.
Ryan Fall
Try the renovation of an old school building into apartments and community events center… Construction of the building began as a one room school house in the 20’s, and new addition after new addition has created the most jumbled maze of wires imaginable. There were about 2 dozen breaker boxes when I bought the building and more now that there are apartments being made from old classrooms. A breaker for one classroom is located on the wall of another classroom over 100 feet away. That same room has circuits from 3 different panels. You open a junction box and there are wires for 3 or 4 different circuits routed through it. A couple panels are now giant junction boxes. Its like those games you use to find on kids placemats at restaurants where you follow the lines through the tangled mess to get the kid his ice cream cone. Also mix in old and new wires (fabric wrapped up to THHN), line voltage with low voltage, in-use with abandoned and you can have a field day of adventure! Put things all in metal conduit, some which has rusted so badly so that you can’t pull a box cover without breaking the screw mounts and you have a very, very long day ahead tracking things down. You have to kill breakers in 3 locations to work a single line or risk a nasty surprise… oh and did I mention this building is also 3 phase with a 240V leg? The flashlight would also help as I have to climb through attic, crawl space, and behind cabinets to find my wires…. very nice to help identify jacket type and color.
I’ve tried a couple different voltage testers in the past with mixed results. My only reliable one, a tiny clip on my father got me years ago for Christmas, disappeared on me. I have never been able to find another. No replacement I bought ever was reliable enough to make me feel confident in their ability to keep me safe. I have come to have a high regard for Klein tools and would love to have one of these to put to the test. It would hopefully find a permanent spot in my electrial tool bag and give me a bit of peace of mind the next time I need to rewire the next apartment.
Matt
Stuart, If you’ve actually used their drill taps yet, I’d like to know what you think of them.
Otherwise, I’d like to see a review on their auto-loading utility knife (44132). I’ve used a couple different brands in the past, and like the idea of auto-loading but always have problems with the blade slipping out while making different cuts. I also sometimes have this problem with simpler retractable blade utility knifes.
Jimmy D
Just another tool for me to think I need and for the wife to say I’m crazy for thinking I need it.
Stan_dupp
This tool is sweet I would use it to check lighting, hvac control , and pumps and motors at work plus the tip on my old one just broke. Also flashlights are cool.
ben Ros
My BrAYn hAz knOT be@n DA same since DAt last ElecTRomoCution. I definitely KnEAd Dis !!!!!
Dave L.
Never assume a circuit isn’t live without checking! Here’s how I learned that: I had a job for a while where I helped service gas station equipment and I was riding with a guy who had 12 years experience. We went to a call where the complaint was the emergency pump cutoff button didn’t work (large red mushroom button on the outside front wall). We first went to see if the breaker was off…yup. My partner happened to be wearing glasses, which he usually only did while driving. He removed the screws holding the button box closed and laid it down on the housing underneath. ZORCH!! Big fat spark and a drop of molten metal hit him…right in the middle of one eyeglass lens. We figured out there was no breaker in the line, which carried 440V at 200 amps.
Scott
I’d love one of these
re-wire a living room
without going zap
Adam
I’d love to have a Klein non-contact voltage tester. My wife & I bought our first house 9 months ago. There’s electrical issues that I need to address. Switches buzz when flipped, I opened up a storage space under the stairs that I need to wire a light into. I’m comfortable with woodworking and framing, but I’m still nervous when it comes to electrical & plumbing. I don’t want to mess either of those up.
Farid
True story:
I am glad this tool is non-contact. Does anyone remember those electrical test screwdrivers with neon bulb? The one you had to ground through your body by touching the metal contact on the back of the handle?
Decades ago, an I-beam and everything attached to it got electrified somehow. The conclusion was that it was due to recent electrical work on at the adjoining buildings. However, the electrician there claimed that there is nothing wrong with beam and that he checked all the fixtures attached to it and could not detect any AC.
A second electrician was hired and to look into and he said that the beam was not electrified. Yet, whenever anyone touch anything attached to the beam, they got a nice zap.
Finally my uncle, an electrician by trade, decide to look into it. He witnessed the second electrician testing the I-beam and fixtures for electricity using one those screwdrivers. Sure enough, the screwdriver was not glowing, indicting no electricity. There was problem though. Both previous electricians used a wooden ladder to get to the beam. Those screwdrivers don’t work if you’re well insulated from ground! There was a wire with cut insulation contacting the chassis of a light fixture which attached to the beam. The current was not high enough to blow a fuse either.
Dave
Stuey and Klein Tools,
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to win the Klein non-contact voltage tester! I would like to add it to my Klein 2 piece, 6 inch cushion grip nut drivers like Home Depot sells here: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-6-in-Magnetic-Nut-Driver-Set-2-Piece-646M/100648041?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-202266599-_-100648041-_-N#customer_reviews. I find the 1/4″ driver useful when servicing yearly my furnace. I remove the flame sensors with the 1/4″ Klein driver, clean the carbon deposits off the tips with emory cloth, and re-install back into the furnace. The long length of the driver (with the magnetic tips) makes removing and re-installing the flame sensors recessed into the furnace a breeze.
Tom in Eagan
I have lots of electrical and electronic testers. Some I use a lot, but most sit idly on a shelf because they are a) too specialized, b) too hard to use, or c) too inaccurate. The one constant is that I always prefer to use my Klein version of any tool I own.
Norm
Nice. I could really use that (being an electrician and all). I’ve had other kinds and brands, none I’ve really liked relying on though. Would love to give it a shot.
I love the flashlight feature on it, but I wonder how different it is from a small fluke one I have.
Javier C
I would love to have one of this and to use it every day at my work, specially now that we are moving to a new building
David Struthers
I started collecting Klein linesman pliers about 15 years when i found a pair from the 20’s in almost perfect condition at a swap meet. The trademark on the side of a lineman on a pole with a coil of wire with twist at the bottom is very deeply impressed into the pliers. I am now up to 14 pair. I only collect the ones with undamaged logo and without nicks in cutters.
I have found many electricians use them as a hammer and flatten out the logo.
Jordan Klein
Although I share the same last name, I only currently have one Klein Tool (and a hat). I am under 30 years old, a new father, and a recent homeowner. I am a novice woodworker, mechanic, tinkerer, and builder. I use our garage as my small and slowly-growing “workshop.” Unfortunately, the garage has only one usable electrical outlet. My project this summer is to learn basic home wiring and run a few new outlets and lights to make the space more usable. The NCVT-3 would definitely come in handy for this project. I would love to win one. Thanks for your consideration.
Hang Fire
Klein Voltage Tester
Keeping me out of trouble
Try one more breaker
Bill Strobel
Using this would be a lot better than my current method of checking to see if a circuit is on or not by sticking a wet finger in the socket, switch, or outlet.
Mark Matthews
I live in a home built in early 1940. And for some reason, my wife believes that I am the local handyman. I could really use this tool for my electrical Challenges’
Kris Charest
I’ve been doing some research on these testers & klein has been up at the top of my list of name brands that I’ve been interested in.this impressive little tool would definitely come in handy
ChicagoTom
Favorite Klein tool is a simple one – lineman’s pliers. Such an upgrade from the cheap no-name ones I used to use for electrical projects, and mine now find lots of other uses around the home.
LaChute
I’m an electrician and use Klein tools everyday. Great quality. I’m excited to use their new ncvt.
David
I would love to win this Tester, I have a 1940’s rental house that requires a lot of updates. One in particular but not urgent is that I need to change out all the outlets in the kitchen and bathroom to GCI, this tester would really help me out throughout my project. I hope to win one by the time I go about doing it. I personally love all Klein Tools, I think that they their tools fit right, have a solid feel, and are strong. I own the journeyman needle nose pliers and the journeyman lineman pliers, I think that these are the greatest tools ever made. I also have a multi bit screwdriver, both in automatic and regular. I hope that I win this tester and eventually have a whole set of Klein tools.
Michael Lewis
I just need more Klein tools. I have used their handtools for over twenty years and this would be handy tool to have since I work around electrical connections everday and would prevent a possible injury to myself.
bymbie
I have one Klein tool, their stubby multi-bit screwdriver/nut driver. I love the feel of that tool. Just so much nicer than any of my other screwdrivers (Stanley and Irwin). I’m part of the office mafia, but try to work with tools as much as I can. After the Klein stubby, I decided to upgrade all my screwdrivers. Just waiting for the right sale.
As far as electrical work, I don’t have any experience and I’m a little bit scared of electrical work, because I don’t understand it enough. That being said, I’m currently upgrading the electrical in my shed and the backyard. Had an electrician look at it, and while it’s not a huge mess, it will need some work. So this tool would be handy.
Thanks for the giveaway Klein Tools and Toolguyd.
Charlie M
My lineman pliers came up MIA. I’m certain they didn’t walk off on their own. Luckily an old timer gave me a spare he had. Must be at least as old as me if not older and still going strong.
Travis C
Klein, Klein, I want you to be mine,
The plug in my wall, has got no power at all,
The light is out, difficult to walk about,
I reach into my toolbox, Keter, looking for my meter,
Broken, smashed, my old meter is trashed,
Standing aloof, I need something drop proof, dustproof, waterproof,
Help me see, LED, NCVT-3, at the greatest value, free,
Stuart, ToolGuyd, has my gift been applied?
Dazrin
I am a mechanical engineer and my basic rule about anything to do with electricity is DON’T TOUCH IT. Anything that I can use to help me in that endeavor is greatly appreciated.
JG
I’d need a thing like that, would want to test out something by Klein but god damn it, Klein is unavailable in my country and what’s worse – that makes this entry invalid because I can’t qualify. Daaaaaaamn!
Doresoom
Klein voltage tester
prevents most shocking events
firefly of toolbox
Jonathan Eddy
For years now I have used electrical testers on construction sites for the purpose of convenience, knowing in power plants the power can be interpreted bye wet conditions, overloading, bad cords, ect. A good amount of time and effort is saved not tracking cords down half the day to find the problem, few see this importance of such a useful device. Not all ground faults have led indicator built-in.
Also with the new Klein Switch Drive screwdriver, repairs on various types of equipment is a breeze. Day to day work is often made easy with the right tool for the right job.
James F.
I would like to see drill bits as a give away. I only ever bought cheap drill bits, wonder what a named drill bit is like.
David Burdsal
The voltage tester is really neat
It may even keep you on your feet
With an LED light to show you the way
Plus it’s a Klein so it’s worth what you pay
Waterproof seals for gross bathroom jobs
Dustproof, too, even when there’s gobs
All these features are really swell
I know it’ll last and I put tools thru hell
Thanks ToolGuyd for this contest today
You’re alright – no matter what they say
James
This is a pretty neat little voltage detector. I think the flashlight feature would come in handy when I start rewiring my garage later this year. There’s lots of nooks and crannies where I’ll be doing work that the shop lights don’t reach, so this would help big time.
James
My favorite Klein tool is the 1412 which is a stripper that can strip the outer jacket from 14-2 or 12-2 just as easily as the insulation from a single conductor. It saves a bunch of time and makes much neater looking cuts.
David
My dad always told me (and now me to my son) always buy the best tools you can afford. His only exception was when working on anything electrical and he insisted on always and only using Klein. He jokingly told me (with a serious look on his face) take out a loan if have too, but always buy Klein electrical tools since your life may depend on them. I was young and like “yea right” until I had my own son. This would a great addition to HIS Klein collection instead of using all of mine.
Jamesun
I’m an apprentice electrician from Michigan, and I use Klein tools on everything, from their speedy-drivers, to their newest linemans pliers and side cutters, and I would love to add one of these to my tool bag. I’m only 19 years old so I can guarentee that it’ll get a lifetime of use, and I’d even report back on how durable it is. I always seem to need a flashlight and it’s the one thing I don’t have in my bag yet so this would be a great addition.
Jerrick
My favorite Klein tool is a needle nose pliers.
nagiom
I’m a maintenance guy and a flashaholic that could always use another light or tester.
Paul
This tool would be perfect for me to use with my oldest boy to show him more about electrical components and keep him safe. He is fascinated by electricity, almost too much. “ZAP”
Mike
True story: I blew the tip of my favorite screwdriver in half replacing a light fixture in my basement. Seems that there was some cloth covered wiring that passed through the box, unrelated to the fixture. The fuse was off, but the older wiring was still live…
I should probably get one of these things in any case.
Parke
I’m planning replacing several light fixtures and replacing older switches with dimmers and this would really come in handy.
Currey
I just bought my first house. Built in 1949 WITH KNOB AND TUBE!? I have a rats next of electrical to troubleshoot. Please…. help…. me……..
Paul
My father worked 40+ years as an electrician at a local steel mill. He used to tell me about the old testers they had that plugged into a flashlight for a continuity test. It seemed like a great idea until the guys tested a live wire and the battery powered flashlight exploded on them.
Well done Klein! Your inventiveness and forward thinking will not only be a staple for all electricians but will increase their safety while shedding a light on the areas needing review, literally.
Kudos to ToolguyD for shining a light on Klein’s new must have tool!
Moxy
The house my wife and I purchased was evidently quickly rewired by the home owner with whatever wire was on sale at the local hardware. It’s a colorful random assortment of different wire throughout the house. Our inspector didn’t catch this. So it looks like my next project is a complete overhaul. Fun! I’ve always been a fan of the Klein tool bags. Although I’m not sure I could keep them looking as good as they do when they are clean, I do appreciate a nice tool bag.
ktash
Faucet brings forth only air,
I climb into well pit darkness,
Water drips somewhere near.
Do spiders cover the walls?
Scorpions, tarantulas?
Are there rats?
Is the circuit really off?
No way to know.
Indiana Jones or Klein,
I need you now.
Joseph
Knob-and-tube
Left in my
Early-20th Century home,
I read Toolguyd to
Learn that I
Need this badly.
Pleading, will you
Listen to me?
Especially when I’m
Asking you nicely,
Stuart, for this
Excellent give-away?
Joseph
Geez, I can’t even spell Klein right, I don’t deserve to win…
Bill K
Great tool….. Everybody should own one.
Over the past year I did some house electrical work which required some help from my electrian neighbor. We used one of these testers and all I could say was “why didn’t I buy one of these earlier?” They are simple to use, inexpensive and a real time saver. Klien’s addition of a light seems like a logical good idea.
Kevin
I’d use this to replace my Sperry-branded one. It’s been a decent unit, but it’s overly sensitive whereas this Klein one seems to better represent the actual danger (or lack there-of). And, of course, the flashlight would be a great help since a lot of times I’m testing wires where there isn’t much light!
Pat
I just used my tester last night to wire some more lights in the garage. Very handy. One with a built in flashlight would be ever better. And maybe a better one than the one I have wouldn’t show the entire ceiling of my kid’s bedroom as having live voltage.
Ben
I’ve been looking for this tool, great giveaway!!
Yadda
Neat tool. This would help me as I look into the dark recesses of plugs and fuse boxes in my garage. Obviously I also need to install more lighting, but this dual purpose tool would be a great stopgap.
Mahalo
Having a non-contact voltage tester is essential, I feel, for the homeowner that wants to do his own minor repair work. Replacing bad light switches, or even light fixtures, can be a lot safer with one of these. I use mine all the time just to be extra sure that there is no power and that I have isolated the right circuit at the breaker panel. I have a basic Klein model currently, but one with a little light would be awesome.
Jerry
This is a tool I would use regularly on the farm. It seems that there is a loose wire or dead circuit just when it is most needed. I really, really like that it is weatherproof (no, I don’t mess with wiring outside while it’s raining) but by its nature, farm maintanence is an ‘all weather’ experience, whether it’s getting the power washer running again, or troubleshooting a water pump. My old one is not weatherproof, so I don’t have it in my grab ag of tools for fear of ruining it, which has caused a few extra trips ack to the shop to fetch it.
I also like the little guage that shows the relative amount of voltage in the wire. I could see ho that would e useful.
Tait
No contact Klein
Sounds fun and very bright
I hope I win
Dennis
is the circuit live
this trusty klein will tell me
even in the dark
Zac
Klein tools have been in my family for generations. Some of the hand tools my father used when he started his plumbing business now reside in my tool chest.
After becoming a homeowner, I have expanded my Klein collection ten fold. There is something about the feel of their tools and the durability. Klein also stands behind their hand tools with a lifetime guarantee, which you most likely never need to use.
I sure would like to continue to expand my Klein collection!
adam
I have never gotten shocked while working on electric without one these things (knocks on wood), but I know it is only a matter of time before i touch a live one. This would ensure that hopefully never happens!
Dwight
Why has noone thought of this before? I’m always poking my tester dark places, and flashlight would be a perfect addition.
David
I work industrial maintenance This would come in handy
DaveMD
My last Klein tester went dead after I got caught in rainstorm with the tester in my pocket. I am constantly checking out power problems in my neighbors homes, having a little flashlight may come in hand. So I need a new tester and you could never have enough flashlights.
Chris
I have bought thousands of dollars in Klein Tools that I should automatically win!!!
Jason
Great idea to combine a flashlight with a non-contact voltage tester – one less tool to take into the attic or dark corner where I’m inevitably working.
Didn’t realize how many different tools Klein made. I like the looks of their ball-end t-handle hex drivers. I’m looking for a good set after wearing down some off brands. Maybe those for a future giveaway?
JK
This would be handy to add to my pocket tool set up while going through homes and diagnosing plumbing problems. Electrical failure is our #2 reason for getting phones regarding sump pumps.
Andrew
My father-in-law does things…dangerous things…with electricity. My mother-in-law often calls me to rescue them from what ever he’s done. A tool like this would surely make my work easier and safer when trying to correct what dear dad-in-law has done.
Mickey
When trouble shooting an air handler in a 120 degree attic, the ncvt-3 is my best friend. When I have a simple yes voltage/no voltage question, this little bundle of joy gives it to me straight. I love that klein has made the ncvt-3 low voltage friendly. The built in flash light is great for working in low light spaces. The only improvement I can think of is to make the flash light brighter. Unfortunately, the one I had purchased was inadvertently dispatched to Never Never Land. I lent it to a co worker and I never saw it again. Now that I’m back to fumbling with my multi meter in these hot box attics I really miss my Klein ncvt-3. I suppose I had to loose it to realize just how useful it really was. The ncvt-3 is not a gimmicky tool, nor was it a tool bag queen. I constantly reached for it and when I did it gave me the information I needed to do my job. If I am not selected to receive a complimentary ncvt-3 I will be purchasing one by the end of the week. Either way, I will be using one again in the near future.
Thank you klein for bringing to market tools that work and last.
Thank you toolguyd for making me aware of this item.
Best
Mickey
Actually, I first saw this item on a YouTube review video.
Robert
Just yesterday I ordered a Klein RT600 GFCI outlet tester. I live in an older home that has some upgrades, including GFCI circuit breakers to protect some of the house circuits. With the RT600 I should be able to test those GFCI circuits. Also, I will be moving next year and the RT600 will allow me to test all the outlets in my new home before we move in. Then I can fix any problems I find and I can have some assurance that the wiring in the home my family lives in is properly done. This will give me some peace of mind. To tie this in with the voltage tester give-away, if I win I will use the voltage tester to make sure the circuit is off before I make any needed repairs.
Jon
Is it a live line?
Safety is the top concern,
Klein is the power.
avi
One of my first tools was a Klein Wire Stripper/Cutter, it was this little thing with yellow grips. I’d guess it was the 11045, but the grips were simpler. Until then my tools were mainly scavenged from adult relatives who never used them.
To the electricians out there: why do a lot of these voltage testers and insulated tools go to specifically 1000v, isn’t 240v the max one could possibly be dealing with aside from power stations and high voltage lines?
Matt Shellito
I really could use one of the voltage detectors. I work on industrial generators and my job requires us to carry a non contact voltage detector. It is also a necessity to carry a small flashlight as when customers notice their generator is not working is always during a power outage. So a device that kills 2 birds with one stone makes my pockets weigh less.
Bob
One of the non contact voltage testers would be fantastic addition to my electrical box. It is much easier than pulling out a multimeter to see if the circuit is live. I love the fact that it doubles as a flashlight too. That is an awesome added feature.
Brant
Learned my lesson the hard way when I nearly got shocked changing an outlet I was convinced I had cut off at the breaker. Something just felt wrong as I started to pull it out of the box and I grabbed a tester to double check.
Yep, stupid to not have checked in the first place. This would be so useful to double check on simple jobs and the flashlight is a great idea.
Steve Clason
Having been knocked on my ass enough by wires that were supposed to be dead, I can see the value of having one of these in your pocket when you fiddle with electricity, but the BEST Klein tool is the 10-in-one screwdriver which will save you miles of walking if you just keep it with you.
Jim
I carry 4 things with me all the time when I am working – Klein linesman’s pliers (the only ones I use!) A Klein 6 in one screwdriver, a small flash light and a non contact voltage tester – these let me investigate enough to see if I need to break out the whole tool kit- would be great to combine two of them!
Scott
I’ve had an older version on my Amazon wishlist for too long! I’m in the process of buying my first home, and after reading the inspection report this will definitely come in handy. Please see haiku below:
Please send me a Klein
To keep the zaps away
My fingers thank thee
Blake
Recently I was replacing a 1950s ceiling fan with my grandpa in his crooked rental house. He made his living as a lineman for AT&T and did the same job during his service in the Korean War. He obviously has quite a bit of experience playing with electricity so I figured that between him and I we knew what we were doing. As any responsible electrician would, we shut off the breaker and used a cheap non-contact voltage tester to trick ourselves into believing we were safe. I proceeded to untwist the wires and unbolt the fixture; in the process, I managed to tangle with an undischarged capacitor and simultaneously scare myself out of my boots. I could definitely use a more reliable tester like the Klein to keep from getting electrocuted.
Greg
Kline make the best screwdrivers out there with volt protection. This would be a welcome addition to my already large arsenal of Kline tools.
Blythe M
this would be great to replace my current cheap one that usually works but has been dropped so many times I’m a bit leery to trust it completely. I would love to see those Klein pliers that can strip 2 sizes of romex
Mike
It would be nice to have a tester like this in my home toolbox.
Thank you
Jason
This looks like a nifty tool. I like the flashlight addition. I have had a lot of success with Klein tools. They typically are a little more costly, but you get what you pay for. I still have my first Klein wire strippers form about 9 year’s ago. I have yet to be disappointed by Klein (and I need to replace my voltage tester that I loaned to my brother 6 months ago). Thanks for the consideration.
Jason
There once was a man from Nantucket
He went to work with Klein tools in his bucket
He always was happy and filled with pride
With these trusty tools on his side
All other brands can suck it
Ben
If I see an electrician with Klein tools, I know that they are the real deal…
Mick
Greetings Stu….being a toolroom machinist for many years I am now medically retired. As much as I would love to have the Klein voltage tester, I’m afraid it would collect dust more than be used. I’ll throw my name into the hat with everyone else. If my name would happen to be pulled, I would like you to donate to someone like Habitat For Humanity….or better yet there are groups that remodel homes for the Wounded Warrior Project. There’s a local family guy that lost both legs. The group working to remodel his home always accepted donations. Yeah, I can’t think of a better use than a bunch of hard working women and men making life better for wounded vets.
Many thanks for your generosity Stu
Gustavo
Klein Voltage tester with Flashlight, you and I could be best friends forever. I look at you and think about how often you would come in handy. As a stage lighting tech would would be my sonic screwdriver, bat-a-rang, and lightsabre all in one. See ya later pen light! No more having run go fetch the crummy generic non contact voltage tester! Klein tools are the ne plus ultra of electricians tools, and I can see that you are destined to be EDC for me. Surely two classy gents like us belong together.
Lukas
I’m a 4th year apprentice electrician in San Francisco. Since I’m not a big fan of wearing tool belts, I love having tools that can do more than one thing. This would fit the bill.
Did you know Klein sells rebranded NWS pump pliers? I wonder if they sell any other NWS items.
firefly
We just got a donut shop with a few equipment with 220v. So this would come handy for our shop 🙂
P.S. If you are in the Dallas area donut is on us!
Jason
As an electrician I go through NCT all of the time. I think ive tried pretty much every one out there. The old klein, the fluke, the hioki, santronics, greenlee, milwaukee, etc,etc.
The number one problem I have is dropping them. After a fall at counter height they all are pretty much useless. If you dont loose the cap after it goes flying across the room you will usually break the leds are loose the speaker sound.
The most intriguing part to me is the drop rating on this one. I carry a olight as my edc flashlight but the flashlight could make a nice back up in a pinch.
Perry Lombard
I am a Home Inspector and need dependable tools to keep me safe on the job.
Since I perform hundreds of inspections annually that require the testing for the presence of electricity, this tool would be essential to my job and safety.
Thanks
Perry Lombard
http://www.centralvahomeinspections.com
Thanasi
I purchased the ideal combo tester and flashlight what a piece of junk. I hope this beeps loud when you are testing a live curcuit so you can hear it when your at the panel. I’m an electrician. I own so many klien tools. I don’t know if I would buy it cause I’m sure the flashlight gets in the way when trying to see which wire is live. If I actually won this I could tell you all the things it needs. So when they make a revised one theyll know. It def should have a magnet so you clip it on the side of the panel so you can see which circuit your testing
Ed Ginsberg
I do like the fact that this tool will cover power levels from the auto to the home one tool for all voltages commonly found
Joel
I have been looking for a no contact voltage detector and a backup flashlight. Looks like this would be great for both. The ruggedness is an added bonus. I currently use a stud finder with no contact voltage detection, but it is big and bulky and has not been completely reliable. Thanks for having another giveaway.
Ellis
I retired from the Army after 21 years and have become a DiY home improvement guy in the next phase of my life. I will admit to having no experience with all these projects that I have to accomplish improve the home we recently purchased. I don’t own one but I truly feel a non-contact voltage tester would help keep my life (and sanity) intact to accomplish all these tasks.
Michael
Now that is something I can use. I do a lot of electrical work and a lot of it in low light. The voltage tester would be great alone but, having a backup light would be an added bonus. You can never have too many knives, tools or flashlights.
Wayne Taylor
I could use this everyday to figure out which wires are hot and which are off because the breaker tripped!
old wine
haiku ukiah
Jacob S
I was just telling my boss about how useful a prox tester could be for me (hoping he would buy one for me) got shut down lol. I work in the security industry and there are a lot of open terminals in our panels with voltages from 6vdc to 240v ac and it would be much easier and safer to double check if something is energized by using one of these instead of a multimeter. Love Klein tools and buy them whenever I can fit them in my budget (not often). I have a few screw and nut drivers, some strippers and a few different pliers. Never had any issues with any of them. Would love to check out some of their testing equipment and I would put it to good use.
D Brew
I work with trailers that are outfitted with testing equipment and climate controls. Every week I travel to a different site and need to have the trailer wired into power either 240v or 480v. On of biggest risks is hooking up these power feeds. This tester would add a additional level of safety to checking on live wires before making connections.
Zachary
My favorite klein tools are my needle nose journeyman pliers, use them all the time. Count me in.
Mr. X
I have taught electrical shop at a vocational high school for 16 years and will only buy Klein hand tools for student use. Kids put these tools through every imaginable situation and Klein tools are up to the challenge. All of them are great but the best new development is the “Demolition Driver” which finally and officially allows electricians to use a screwdriver for things other than driving screws. (We never did that before right?)
As for the non-contact testers, yes they are excellent, but are no substitute for a true tester and MUST be self checking or be checked on a known live circuit before use. Anyone who has done troubleshooting on an open neutral circuit knows the limitations of the n-c tester. A great timesaver, though, when used in skilled hands.
Mark
I have rentals and have to change lights, switches, and socks. I usually just end up flipping off all the breakers and use a flashlight.
Ben
Plan to use this for work, but the built-in flashlight would come in handy
Charles McDaniel
Klein added LEDs to help me see
Id rather have Klein than Fluke or Greenlee
The boss yells hurry always giving me crap
Cutting corners with live circuits is gonna get my butt zapped
Hook me up Stuart before I get fried
Else you’ll have one less commenter on toolguyd
Mike Zippert
What a wonderful tool. This 2 in 1.
They’ve hit a home run. A tester with a light.
That will guide me in my plight while working in waining light. I will delight in owning the tool that saved us from a forever night.
Eric
The klein noncontact voltage tester would be great for rewiring my 70 yr old house. I’ve replaced a few switches and outlets but I have a lot more to go.
Blake
Looks like a nice tool. If I had one I would use on a couple of upcoming projects. I’ll be installing a ceiling fan in my kitchen. I’ve done some other projects in this very old house and the electrical wiring is full of surprises. I had an outlet behind my tv where I had all my electronics plugged into. Turns out the outlet was not grounded – and – the metal box was live. I learned this after a loud crack from my TV, PS3, cable modem, router, and laptop.
I’ll also be replacing a light socket in the equally old garage and adding a new outlet. I’m sure a tool like the Klein non-contact voltage tester would sure come in handy.
For future giveaways it would be nice to see a Klein MM5000 Electrician’s TRMS Multimeter. I’m sure I could find a use for that troubleshooting and upgrading the electrical system in this old house 🙂
C.E. Moseley
I think this new Klein product is great and would be very handy in an industrial maintenance enviroment. If the flashlight is bright, I can see it being very helpful in those damned dark areas where tools always seem to wedge themselves. I also like the new Klein t handle hex keys and would like to see them in a giveaway.
Garett K
I’d love to have this for DIY projects. I would love to see a fish rod giveaway. Thanks!
Keith
There sure a lot of great project that people have listed, Do I have one nope, I have kids, there is no time for big projects. I have too many bikes, gaming systems, toys, and so on to fix. Do I think this would be an upgrade from my current homemade testers, yes, so much so that I just added it to my want list ,and thank you for giving me a good gift idea for father’s day.
Bruce
I’ve owned a dozen Klein NCV detectors. As a matter of fact my 24vac one is on my desk right now. My problem is I end up giving them away like candy. One of my guys will borrow it to do some quick testing and I’ll end up giving it to him because they aren’t sure how they lived without it. I’ve used ones from Fieldpiece, Greenline, and Ideal. But the Klein ones are more durable. I’ve seen a few of the LED flashlight models running around and it’s a great idea. It’s never bright enough where you find electrical problems.
Bradley Hanstad
I am a mechanical engineering student, and I build combat robots and props. I took a summer job last year working on aerospace quality electronics of a VERY expensive car in a small workshop in LA area. I needed to update my tools to something I could trust to work time after time.
I am SO happy with my Klien Katapult wire strippers. They worked perfectly for the many terminations that I needed to do, and work great for quick in the pits wiring action of the combat robots. I will continue to use them for many years, and will rebuy for sure. I already bought a pair as a gift! I wish to have more Klien in my bags!
MichaelR
I have roughly 10 hand klein tools and some going back when I was an electrical apprentice almost 17 years ago. I never made it out as an electrician but I still have them and currently use a few of them for my job at Ecolab. My favorite tool is the needle nose pliers and cutters. Always with me stuffed in my new Milwukeee tool back pack. This tester would be perfect when checking for live electricity as I am diagnosing commercial dishwashers and the light would be used to look inside to see what may be the problem…it would do two things in one. I think it would fit perfectly in my Ecolab lab coat.
Seventy2002
I need this! My house has been rewired several times. While the breakers are labeled, they don’t always control what the label says.
Rafael
This tester would be great to replace a greenLee testes tee that was given to me and unfortunately for that tester it seems to work half the time which I have deemed unreliable and non usable, this one would be a nice replacement
Richard Shaddinger
This is one of those must have tools.
LAUVON
if you have ever made sparks from a project you are working on when you thought the power was off, you will see the value in using this tool.
Boris
Somehow I don’t have any Klein products at all. I use Fluke multimeter, but it’s hardly practical, much rather use this.
Tomato14
Please giveaway some wire strippers, such as Cat. No. 11055 or some Clamp Meters!
Josh
Non-contact voltage testers rock. Making sure you aren’t about to electrocute yourself is its own special joy, especially for people who don’t do this stuff that often.
Dmitry
Really want to have this one. I use only simple electric screwdriver with indicator!
This thing should really improve safety at work !
Clia L
I would love to win this voltage tester. I have a pair of Klein lineman’s pliers and I use them for all my needs around the house. While Klein tools are pricey, they are worth the extra cost. These are professional grade tools that are part of the family heirloom. I think that using this tester will guarantee that the results are accurate. I actually have a cheap one that is not always giving me accurate results, I’ve had a close call a few times because I had false information. Klein makes superior tools and I trust the products that they sell. I hope I win.
Tom
I’d love to win this. I am a volunteer firefighter and this would come in very handy when I go on any calls form investigate an appliance to sparking outlets. This would help ensure that myself or my fellow firefighters would not get injured by an accidental shock.
Thanks and have a Great Day
Joshua
I’d love to win one. I’ve been looking at the Klein testers for a while. My previous voltage tester was a kit one that I let my dad borrow. I haven’t seen it since. I needed one the other day to troubleshoot an HVAC problem at home, but didn’t have one.
Matthew P
Turns out the dual range non contact voltage tester (ncvt-2) from klein isn’t impact resistant. Less than a month old and my baby is dead.
Now I’m waiting for this guy to come to Canada as it’s Klein or nothing and I need something a little more durable.
Orrrrr maybe Tool Guy can save me the wait?
Here’s a poem, just in case:
Oh why oh why hath my klein voltage tester died?
I can not count how many times it saved me from getting fried.
Our short time together, filled me with pride and if you ask me to be honest, yes, I wanted to cry.
Now some time had gone by and I must stop living in the past, so look to you tool guy, to help me get this new tester fast.
-Matthew
Casey Williams
Other voltage testers currently on the market are so awful that I would literally rather get electrocuted than be seen using one. Then I heard Klein had a new model so I decided to stop electrocuting myself and try to win a free one.
Shocking, I know.
Long live Klein Tools!
Jeff
As a journeyman apprentice, I work with both line voltage and low voltage daily. This new tool seems to be a nice balance for an electrician or handyman.
Almost every tool I own is made by Klein, and they perform very well.
I just recently purchased a new Klein MM1000, and it works great!
I would like to see more of the newer combination hand tools up for trial or give aways. Universal screw drivers, pliers, etc.
Thank you for the opportunity.
Todd Johnson
I just got into an apprentice program. I have limited tools but do love the few Klein tools I have. I would love to have this in my bags and I am sure I would get lots of use with it.
Bob B
Great improvement to normal voltage detectors.I like the fact that it can detect both high and low voltage.I sometimes work on low voltage lawn sprinkler valves and need to detect voltage present at the valve.Nice to have one unit that can do it all and the light helps in dark areas. I’d love to win one and start putting it to use.
Bill
The flashlight makes this a great upgrade
Bohdan
I maintain several homes for myself, parents and in laws. I would put this in my go bag of tools. I think that this is much safer then my other basic testers and has more options. I would use this on my next project to finally fix my doorbell.
Thanks
Nathan
I am no electrician but having this tool is a must in my business. I do a lot of remodeling which means walls will be moved and those walls have electricity. Sometimes a breaker box doesn’t tell the truth! But attaching a light! Cant tell u how many times I needed a small light when trying to get that thing in plug especially if the lights are out. Good job Klein!
Daniel Lawson
I love these little testers I had the klein one with flash light before and it worked great. I use them for when I am doing my fire inspections to check for live wires in open electric boxes and open wire splices. I should say I loved mine until my 4 and 2.5 year old got a hold of it the flashlight still works but the tester doesn’t seem to work anymore. I ended up with one from lowes to replace it but not a fan of it.
Andrew
Installing a ceiling fan later this month and this would come in handy…
My reason is simple, and I’ll leave it at this: tried to replace an existing outlet with a USB outlet. Didn’t have a tester or multimeter. Flipped the wrong fuse.
Lesson. Learned.
Andrew
Installing a ceiling fan later this month and this would come in handy…
My reason is simple, and I’ll leave it at this: tried to replace an existing outlet with a USB outlet. Didn’t have a tester or multimeter. Flipped the wrong fuse.
Lesson. Learned.
Richard Bianchini
These things are so handy. I just put a ceiling fan in last weekend and the previous owner had done some crazy stuff with the wiring in the attic. I’m so grateful I have my client tester.
jet_tech
Would be interested to see how it could help us troubleshoot electrical problems on our planes.
Irving K
Klein tools are the first tools electricians like me reach for when we need a reliable tool to do the job right. The NCVT3 would be a great a addition to any professional or even weekend warrior to test for an energized source. Remember, safety first.
Chad
Stuck finger in socket
Should have used a Klein NCVT-3
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FF118
I’m a career firefighter, this device would be a VERY nice addition to my turnout gear pocket! 😉
Sean
I need this because I feel bad taking back my NCVT-2 from my father after he borrowed it. He lost his non-contact voltage detector. I should have just let him keep it, but I took it back and gave him the $5 HF special, which is beyond awful: it’s insulting. While the NCVT-2 is great, and I would replace it in a heartbeat, I simply should have passed it on. Now I feel bad. The NCVT-3 would solve this situation, and it looks great!
Everything Klein makes is fantastic, however, I’m going to say my favorite tool is the tapping “screwdriver.” I rarely use it, but it just looks cool standing by all of the other screwdrivers.
For a giveaway, I would LOVE to see the newer “multi-bit tap tool driver” (cat. no. 32517) or the “drill tap tool kit” (cat. no. 32217). I’ve always wanted the latter, which another company made exclusively for quite some time, I believe. The former would be my #1 choice for a new screwdriver at the moment.
Mike
Just bought my first house! This would be a great help with all of the electrical work that needs to get done! Or maybe a good gift to my father-in-law who will be teaching me how to do it…
Xilu
Checking the wires while we upgrade our fixtures and fans!
Phil
I have always loved my Klein 11 in one, and I have been eying their voltage tester for a while. As for a giveaway, I never really have a reason to buy their tamper proof torx multibit screwdriver, but I really want one for the day I will have to remove a pesky security torx screw.
Nick
Great idea. I think it would get a lot of use in my home.
Nick
Great idea. I think it would get a lot of use in my home. I think that my kids will try to use as a flashlight always
Evan
If I win this I will never have to worry about getting electrocuted anymore.
Dennis
I use my old Klein voltage tester everyday on the job. I just gave it to my helper so he can check voltage at the disconnect, please help he fill its spot in my toolbar with a new one!!!!
Aaron
The flashlight is a genius addition. I always start by killing the circuits the lights are on in a room, assuming that’s the right breaker. This would keep a second hand free when making sure I don’t get all tingly in the fingers.
Dave rod
Right now using a GE tester with probe leads. Buddy at work has this Klein and it’s a time saver for sure.
GMA15R
Working with juice and don’t want to get bit?
Put one of these in your kit.
If it’s Klein, you know it’s fine; wish it were mine.
Bill#1
A great idea combining the tester with a built-in flashlight. All too often, test points are in an out-of-the-way, awkward-to-reach, poorly-lighted location where it is impractical (or impossible) to use a separate flashlight!
Richard G.
This post is right on time! I need one for my dad. Recently he got shocked really good 🙁 my doughty asked him to fix her outlet for her table lamp, so he turned the switch off and tried to see what the problem was… it wasn’t wired correctly and one wire was still hot… things happen I guess. As for me, I still have Klein Tools NCVT-1 which is 5 years old but still works. If I will be one of the winners, and I like this model, I promise that I’ll buy one new for myself as well. Thank you for an opportunity!
Mike M
I recently did my first electrical repair on my house (installing a new ceiling fan), using borrowed tools and help. It took a few hours but went off without a hitch. Since then, my wife and I have a decided that we want to do some more electrical work, and I’ve been researching what to do as well as what tools to use. Currently, all I’ve got are some linesman pliers, so a voltage tester is #1 on the wish list.
Jon Boggio
Hmm loving the design, had one take a dive from my pocket while walking and couldn’t get the battery to stay in without tape which did not allow you to turn it off without adjusting the tape. So glad they are making it a bit sturdier. With that here is a sad attempt to amuse.
Klein , Klein,
A tool well thought
one so divine.
happening upon my sight
you must be mine
You leave me breathless
Lying supine
LOL
WindyCityBen
Cool tool, would love to try one of these out.
brian
i would love to have one of these, not only do I use a flashlight a lot of the time especially if I cut the power, but I have an old gb non contact tester that works sometimes only if you tap it a couple times… I am constantly checking it against a live outlet to make sure that it is working and even then can’t say that I trust it 100%. sometimes I just say the hell with it and cut power to the whole house. also since it goes down to 12 volts it might help me find those gremlens in my old car.
Barry
I never do any household electrical work without one of these in my tool bag. I really like the idea of having one with a bar graph. That would be quicker and easier to use than the sensitivity dial on my current unit. The flashlight would be nice also.
Jim Kelleher
‘Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the house
Not one light was working
Couldn’t see my new mouse
Ah, but clipped to my pocket
Right next to my pen
Was my Klein voltage tester
A gift from son Ken
So I turned on its flashlight
And put on my sox
Ran out to the backyard
To the circuit breaker box
With my Klein in one hand
I opened the cover
Not very sure
What I would discover
But on the main breaker
It was hard to believe
Was a Gecko-like lizard
That looked rather peeved
With the help of my Klein
I coaxed him away
Even though I’m quite sure
He hoped he could stay
I reset the breaker
And the Klein came alive
The electrical equivalent
Of a high five
Back inside I went
Klein tool in hand
Turned the outside lights on
So Santa could land
Steven
Wow! Isn’t it great living in the 21st century. Technology keeps making tools better all the time. I have owned and tested almost every manufacturers non contact voltage tester. The new Klein NCVT-3 would certainly replace several of these units. I would no longer have to carry the low voltage non contact tester as it is already built into the new Klein NCVT-3. The built in flashlight would be handy when lurking into those scary attics spaces.
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Nathan
In my opinion, a non-contact detector is a must-have for any homeowner who decides to ever touch anything electrical. It’s better than health insurance…much cheaper, too.
Sure, you can use a multimeter, but then you need a separate flashlight / work light if you’ve (hopefully) cut the power, just so you can see the potentially hot wires you’re about to touch or brush against. Ever felt 240V? Not fun. Also, good luck doing lights or anything else overhead with a meter; you’ll need 3 hands.
We actually have a Fluke version of this at work. Love the fluke 87, so I thought the non-contact detector would be awesome…wasn’t impressed with the range (even touching a hot 240V conductor didn’t trip it head-on), and it didn’t have the little tab to insert into a socket (this one looks like it does?). Klein’s hand tools are solid, so I have no reason to believe this would have issues. Would love to have one.
William Howard
I would love to own one!! Faster trouble shooting, no need to pull out my multi meter, Kliens of course!! The 55, model, I wouldn’t need to pull out the leads, adjust to ac all other things I have to do in order to find a hot wire, just whip this puppy out and I save 5 minutes and all of my tools and other products are all I trust, thank you for making wonderful safe, trust worthy with my life, dependable products, forever a loyal Klien tool user. I just found purchased your newest Klien bags, like bank pouches but the mossy oak ones, again thank you for your time,
William Howard
Michael Soto
My hard working parents
who I love very much,
to update their home,
I have finally convinced.
“Son, time is of the essence
and I am not rich.
The work that needs to be done
can put us in a pinch.”
“Dad, ya’ll’s safety and well-being
is of my deepest concern.
You and mom have done good by me.
Now it’s my turn.”
“I lack some skills and know-how
and the tools…well I have a few.
But I’ll work hard and I’ll study.
With what I have I’ll make do.”
Slowly moving along
we are making progress.
Thank God for those old Klein tools
I found in my closet.
I remember Electrical Trades
I took in high school.
I wish I stuck with this trade;
what a dumb fool.
These Klein quality tools
were adopted in ’96.
Screwdrivers, a hammer;
work as the day they left the package.
This tool that’s offered
though small in size,
will be cherished and guarded
for its use will improve my family’s lives.
Though it’s just one tool,
our gratitude cannot be measured.
Mr. Stuart, we appreciate your consideration
for the opportunity and use of this fine treasure.
Stuart
I love the effort!! But… the giveaway ended 5 months ago.
Michael Soto
Yes, I realized that a few minutes after I posted. I’m sure the winners have put the tool to good use. Thank you, still, for offering these opportunities. I hope to reply to the next one. I still have a lot of work to do.