Review on 💡 FLIR VP50-2 Non-Contact Voltage Detector with Light, Vibration, Beeper Alarms, and LED Flashlight by Ryan Marx

I already have a non-contact CAT III voltage detector. It's fine for most applications, but in some (e.g. next to a service panel or feeder) I won't use it. I will be using my CAT IV certified DMM again which requires a physical connection. So I was glad that this device is rated for CAT-IV 1000V and its design is very well thought out. Obviously, the FLIR designers asked and answered two questions: 1. What features are useful in a non-contact voltage probe? What are the disadvantages of competing products and how do we eliminate or reduce these disadvantages? At first glance, it seems that the flashlight and voltage detection do not work at the same time, which is due to a design flaw in the product. But look at the device; They are at opposite ends. The last thing you want is a flashlight shining in your face when you accidentally hit the switch while poking around at potentially live wires. It has a white indicator light on either side of the probe tip (two lights) and they more than adequately illuminate the area being tested. It is designed to withstand a fall from a height of 3 meters, which is about 1.5 times the normal fall height. 2. So don't worry about it falling down and broken in the middle of work. I love the multicolored LED alarms. It even lets you know when your batteries are low. And it helps prevent them from draining, with an anti-bounce power switch and auto shutoff for both the flashlight (30 minutes) and probe (3 minutes). Turning off the flashlight for 30 minutes is fine as you can place the probe on a surface to illuminate your work area for half an hour. It has a stabilizer, I believe, just for that purpose. I also like the non-slip grip; I wear gloves when working with electricity and for that reason the non-slip grip is a valuable feature. It has an interesting battery case design. It took me a few seconds to get it, but it's brilliant. Make sure the two guide pins are properly inserted into the corresponding slots in the chassis; The top positive pole of the battery then fits properly into the small stand for a secure connection.