Description
Overview:
The Faithfull Voltage Detector 50-1000 VAC (MPN: FAIDETVOLT, often listed as GK5A) is a pen-style, non-contact tester for quickly checking the presence of AC voltage. Built with a durable plastic body and a pocket clip, it is lightweight and easy to carry in a pouch or shirt pocket. The sensor detects live AC in the 50-1,000 V range and operates on standard UK mains frequency. A bright red LED alerts you when voltage is present, helping you verify live circuits before work begins. Rated CAT II 1,000 V and CAT III 600 V for added confidence, it's suited to checking sockets, lighting circuits, consumer units, extension leads, and power tool cables on site. Supplied ready to use with 2 x 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries.
Key Features:
- Non-contact AC voltage detection from 50 to 1,000 VAC
- Operates at 50-500 Hz for suitability with UK and EU mains
- Measurement categories: CAT II 1,000 V and CAT III 600 V
- Red LED indicator clearly signals the presence of voltage
- Pen-sized form with pocket clip for everyday carry
- Durable plastic housing designed for regular site and workshop use
- Helps verify live circuits without touching bare conductors
- Simple one-handed operation for fast, repeatable checks
- Includes 2 x 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries for immediate use
- Useful for pre-work safety checks, troubleshooting, and quick diagnostics
Typical Applications:
Checking mains sockets, switches, and lighting points; verifying live feeds at consumer units; tracing breaks in extension leads and tool cables; testing circuit breakers; confirming power to chargers and site lights; and basic fault-finding on garden machinery and power tools fed from mains or extension reels.
Also known as:
Test pen, mains tester pen, non-contact tester, AC detector pen, live-cable finder, phase tester, live tester, mains voltage probe, live wire checker, electrical live tester.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | FAIDETVOLT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Faithfull |
| OEM No. | FAIDETVOLT |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | 27mm x 114mm x 209mm |
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