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How to avoid drilling into wires: Know your electrics and use a wire detector

Drilling into a concealed cable is always a nasty shock – and it’s seriously dangerous if the wire is live. Electrocution can result when a live cable is damaged and makes contact with the drill, ...
T&D

Product Combines Fuse Tool, Voltage Detector and Flashlight

HD Electric Co. has launched its FireFly Fuse Tool Voltage Detector. The detector combines a fuse tool, voltage detector and flashlight in one single product, saving time and adding an extra level of ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards

Southwire is recalling voltage detectors due to a shock and burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the detectors can give a false “no voltage” reading when testing live wires, ...
EDN

Voltage Detector with Built-in Watchdog Timer

The BD37Axx, BD87Axx, and BD99A41F are voltage detectors designed with built-in watchdog reset ICs. The detectors deliver a high precision detection voltage of ± 1.5% and a super low current ...
T&D

Proximity Voltage Detector Features Nine Selectable Voltage Ranges

HDE's PRX-500 Proximity Voltage Detector is a non-contact voltage detector with nine selectable voltage ranges from 120 VAC up to 500 kVAC. HDE's PRX-500 Proximity Voltage Detector is a non-contact ...
Security

EMX Introduces Universal-Voltage Vehicle Loop Detector

System designed to be compatible with broad number of vehicle parking and access systems CLEVELAND -- EMX Industries Inc., a manufacturer of sensors for automation and gate/door control, announced the ...