Gardner Bender GVD-3504A Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester

by GB Electrical

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The GB Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester tests for the presence of live AC Voltage from 50-600 Volts. Visual (flashing) and audible (beeping) indicators signal the presence of voltage by simply pressing the built-in pocket clip. The tester also features a built-in "safe test" feature that assures the batteries are operating properly. With its compact design--easily fitting in a shirt or pants pocket--the tester is perfect for checking to see if voltage is present or to verify if power is turned off before working on a circuit. The tester comes with batteries and a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

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"CIRCUIT ALERT TM NON CONTACT VOLTAGE DETECTORIndicates the presence of AC voltage from 50-600V. Visual (flashing) and audible (beeping) indicators signal presence of voltage, by pressing pocket clip. Built in safe test feature assures batteries are operating properly. Compact design fits in shirt pocket. Operates from 2-LR44 1.5 volt batteries (included) Patented."

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004WLKP
• Item model number: GVD-3504A
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,808 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #96 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Tools & Testers > Voltage Testers

Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable design, October 18, 2009

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E. Kaplan (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gardner Bender GVD-3504A Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the GVD-504A and was very disappointed with it. In fact, I was so disappointed, I purchased a different unit.
This one is sitting in the junk pile.

Here are the reasons:

1) There is no positive on/off switch - you have to press on the clip to turn it on. This is the main design flaw with this unit.
If you don't make a good contact it can be off while you're testing and not chirp. This is a terrible design and is, in my opinion, dangerous! My new unit has a positive on/off switch. You just twist and it's on. When you're done you twist it back and it's off.

2) Requires 2 watch type batteries. These are expensive to replace and harder to find. My new unit takes standard AA or AAA batteries (I can't remember which) that are cheap and easy to come by.

Overall I would recommend passing on this unit.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile Gadget, July 9, 2001

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bryghtbuild "contractorwannabe" (Charleston, WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gardner Bender GVD-3504A Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Tools & Home Improvement)

This non-contact tester is well worth buying, especially if you do any home rewiring or otherwise poking around inside walls containing wiring. It will detect active current in lines, sometimes from 2 or 3 inches away. No more guessing if you turned off the right circut. This tool lets you check and know for sure whether or not a wire is hot. Thanks, Amazon!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful tool !!!!!, October 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Gardner Bender GVD-3504A Circuit Alert Non-Contact Voltage Tester (Tools & Home Improvement)

This tool has saved me many times!! I have discovered that my lights in my living room are on TWO DIFFERENT circuits even though there is only one switch for them both. I turned the breaker off for the lights and one of the light sockets still had power going to it! I would have been shocked for sure without the Circuit Alert!! It is SO helpful because you don't have to actually touch the live circuit to test it, you only have to touch the wire, light switch or even the light socket and it will tell you if there is power going there. If you do any electrical work, it is a good tool to have on hand!!