Pocket Voltage Detectors:
This is an inexpensive tool that could save your life – literally. Before explaining
anything, this off the shelf item can clip to your turnout jacket and both make noise or
flash when approaching a charged energy field. I have been electrocuted and
survived. One of my firefighter brothers from my department moved a log and was
seriously burned. It could have been prevented if he had one of these.
Voltage detectors are pocket-sized devices that sense electrical voltage, and then
alert you to the electricity’s presence with sounds and blinking lights.
Firefighters may not know they are coming close to a charged electrical line / energy
field. On the practical side, before checking power cords for faults, rewiring light and
fan fixtures, or changing out wall plates and outlets, you should take the precaution of
checking for electricity before touching anything having to do with electricity.
Even if you think you’ve shut the correct breaker off, it’s always better to do a quick
check with a voltage detector and know for sure.
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What's special about this AC detector?
- Safe, non-contact voltage probe
- Convenient pocket size
- Checks 50 to 600V AC
- Visual (light flashes) and audible (beeper chirps) alerts when AC voltage is present
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Engine Company Voltage Detectors:
Without question the TacStick is the way to go as far as having a commercial grade
detector that is designed to warn you of overhead wires or other electrical hazards.
The TAC Stick is an invaluable tool for detecting unshielded AC current at all natural disasters. Typical site situations include floods hurricanes, tornados, snow/ice storms, severe thunderstorms and earthquakes.Fire Fighters and Rescue Squads depend on the TAC Stick to be certain of safe conditions before entering burned out structures and crash sites such as vehicular accidents, airline disasters, train wrecks, and terrorist bombings.
- Senses current up to 50ft. (150m) typical unshielded transmission lines.
- Senses current up to 15ft. (5m) away from 120 volt power leaks.
- Audio and visual danger signals.
- Rugged PVC plastic outer housing-lanyard and rubber grip.
- UL Approved!
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"Failure to prepare is preparing for failure... Be prepared!" CBz
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