Description
Detect dangerous AC stray voltage on metal manhole covers and streetlight poles before utility crews touch electrified metal surfaces. The Greenlee Stray Voltage Detector Kit senses capacitive electrical fields from 5V to 600V AC. You hold the probe wand. This safety tester detects alternating current voltage only, blind to direct current potentials on solar or battery systems.
High-impact ABS polymer forms the rugged tester housing, surrounded by a heavy rubber boot that withstands 6-foot concrete drops in outdoor utility trenches. A standard 9V alkaline battery powers the internal capacitive sensor circuit, alerting technicians through loud audible beepers and ultra-bright flashing LEDs. The probe requires no direct metallic connection to test objects. The handheld instrument weighs 1.2 lbs, measuring 9 inches long for one-handed safety scans of urban metal infrastructure.
Key Features of Greenlee Detector
Utility lineworkers buy Greenlee stray voltage detector kits to test light poles, fences, and manhole lids for electrical shorts. The non-contact sensor warns crews of live current through paint or rust without scraping metal bare.
- Capacitive sensor detects hazardous AC stray voltage from 5V up to 600V without metal contact.
- High-pitch audible beeper and flashing red LEDs alert crews to dangerous surface potentials.
- Tests through paint, surface rust, and protective coatings without scratching bare metal.
- Built-in self-test button verifies sensor circuits and battery health before inspecting jobsite objects.
- Heavy-duty rubber holster absorbs drop impacts and features a belt clip for hands-free transport.
- Low-battery indicator prevents false readings by alerting technicians when 9V cells deplete.
- Compact 1.2-lb handheld wand allows single-hand scanning of streetlights and metal building siding.
Capacitive Sensor Bench Load Metrics
Bench calibration tests confirm the capacitive sensor triggers alarm beepers within two inches of a 12V AC test fixture under standard humidity. Sensitivity sweeps detect 5V AC leakage through 0.040 inches of powder-coat enamel on steel plates. The internal diagnostic oscillator tests sensor integrity within 0.2 seconds of pressing the test button. The 9V battery circuit draws 14 milliamps in full alarm mode, providing over forty hours of active scanning duty. The rubber boot holds physical seal integrity during sub-zero cold chamber soak tests.
Jobsite Handling Operational Field Limits
The slender probe wand lets you sweep light poles and metallic fences from a comfortable standing reach. Skip using this instrument as a definitive zero-energy verification meter for locked-out circuits. This tool serves as a personal proximity warning device, lacking digital voltage readouts to confirm complete circuit de-energization. Always verify meter function against a known live AC voltage source before surveying public areas.
- Press the self-test button to verify internal circuit operation before approaching metallic objects.
- Replace the internal 9V alkaline battery when the low-power indicator LED flashes.
- Wipe moisture and road salt residue off the sensor wand tip using a dry cloth.
Factory Warranty Standard Kit Manifest
Greenlee backs the stray voltage detector kit with a 1-Year commercial warranty covering manufacturer defects. The crated factory package delivers the handheld sensor wand, a heavy-duty rubber protective holster, a 9V alkaline battery, a belt clip holder, and an illustrated technical instruction manual.
