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title: "Sperry Instruments VD6505 Adjustable Non-Contact Voltage Sensor, 12-1000 V AC"
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# 12-1000V AC adjustable sensitivity 360° visual + audible voltage alerts CAT III 1000V / IV 600V safety rating Sperry Instruments VD6505 Adjustable Non-Contact Voltage Sensor, 12-1000 V AC

**Brand:** sperry instruments
**Price:** € 46.27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stay shock-proof and ahead of the curve with Sperry’s ultimate voltage sensor!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sperry Instruments VD6505 Adjustable Non-Contact Voltage Sensor, 12-1000 V AC by sperry instruments
- **How much does it cost?** € 46.27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/2320467-sperry-instruments-vd6505-adjustable-non-contact-voltage-sensor-12-1000)

## Best For

- sperry instruments enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sperry instruments brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged Durability:** Hi-impact ABS housing with rubber overmold and 250 lb crush resistance built for demanding job sites.
- • **360° Alert System:** Simultaneous beeping and bright red flashing light ensure you never miss a live wire.
- • **Compact & Portable:** Ergonomic design with pocket clip fits seamlessly into your tool belt or pocket for on-the-go testing.
- • **Trusted Safety Compliance:** CAT III 1000V / IV 600V rated and UL/CE certified for professional-grade peace of mind.
- • **Precision Voltage Detection:** Adjust sensitivity from 12V to 1000V AC for pinpoint accuracy in complex wiring setups.

## Overview

The Sperry Instruments VD6505 is a professional-grade adjustable non-contact voltage sensor designed to detect AC voltages from 12 to 1000 volts without direct contact. Featuring a rugged, impact-resistant ABS housing with rubber grips, it offers 360° visual and audible alerts for live voltage detection. Its adjustable sensitivity dial allows precise detection even through walls or bundled wires, making it indispensable for electricians and DIY pros alike. Rated CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V, it meets stringent safety standards and includes a pocket clip for easy portability.

## Description

Product Description A non-contact voltage tester serves as a key component in any electrical toolkit, allowing the user to verify the presence of AC voltage prior to working on an electrical installation or during troubleshooting without requiring physical contact with live electrical conductors. Engineered to specifications required by professional electricians the Sperry Instruments VD6505 Adjustable Non-Contact Voltage Detector allows for sensitivity adjustments in multiple-wire applications when precision and safety are crucial. This unit features an adjustable sensitivity dial able to detect the presence of AC Voltage from as low as 12 V to up to 1000 V AC and provides both audible (beeping) and visual (360 degree flashing red light) indicators to alert the user of the presence of voltage. The fully insulated probe tip eliminates the risk of contacting live electrical wires while the patented battery check feature designed into the unit ensures tester and batteries are operating properly, virtually eliminating false negative readings. This unit features 250lb crush-rated impact resistant ABS housing with a protective rubber overmold to withstand tough worksite applications while the soft-grip contoured design ensures a positive user experience over long hours of repeated use. Applications include testing doorbells, low voltage lighting, security system wires, AC energized wires, quickly locating hot terminals in receptacles, pinpointing breaks in wires and detecting the absence/presence of voltage at outlets, circuit breaker panels, light fixtures, switches, and motors. The unit includes a pocket-clip for secure portability. The unit includes a pocket-clip for secure portability. Tester is C/ETL/UL Listed, CE Certified, CAT III 1000V/IV 600V rated, and includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Operates from a single AAA battery (included). Frequency: 50-60Hz From the Manufacturer Sperry Instruments, Adjustable Volt Sensor Non-Contact Voltage Sensor, Senses AC Voltage From 12-1000 Vac, No Need To Contact Bare Conductor, Adjustable Sensitivity Can Be Used To Pinpoint Single Wires In A Bundle Or Trace Live Wires Behind Drywall, Compact Size, Soft Grip, Contoured Design, Hi Impact ABS Housing, Hi Vis 360anddegree. Indication, Rotating Sensitivity Dial, Loud Beeping Audible Indication, Operates From Single -InchAAA-Inch Battery, Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Review: High quality tool, highest recommendation. - A rugged well made tool that works very well. Same hi vis yellow plastic and black rubber grips as Dewalt Tools. I really like the adjustability of it. At full sensitivity, I get it within a few feet of a circuit or fluorescent light and it starts buzzing. All the way down and it does not detect anything, so the range of adjustment is fantastic. I can dial it in so precisely that I can hold it on one side of an insulated wire and it will not go off, but when I move it to the other side of the wire (where the hot conductor is) it goes off. That's accuracy to a few millimeters. Best way to use it is to calibrate it ahead of time. Stick it in the hot side of an outlet, on a wire or conduit, hover it over a wall switch or outlet that you know is hot and adjust the knob until it buzzes, now it's ready to test the unknown circuit. I live in a 60+ year old house with plaster and chicken wire lathe wall construction. At a little more than 1/2 sensitivity it detects the wires inside the wall, inside of metal conduit. By moving it back and forth and seeing where the buzzing starts and stops, I can trace exactly where that wire is in the wall between the studs. Makes it easy to trace or detect wiring in the walls before I cut or drill through. If you will only use one of these to stick into outlets or against wires to see if they are hot then the adjustability feature may be overkill, but to get a lot of varied use, I'l glad I chose this one.
Review: Simple and easy to use - Also senses wires behind the wall! - I was looking for a simple, no nonsense 110VAC wall outlet voltage sensor at an economical price. This is it. Place the tip of this device about 3 inches from your wall outlet, keep the ON button depressed and adjust the sensitivity dial until there is no beeping sound. Finger off the ON button, move the device so it just touches the wall outlet and hold down the ON button. Increase the sensitivity dial until it starts beeping and the light goes on.. That's it. No need to do anything else after that for all future checks on your wall outlets. In my case, with the sensitivity set this way, I can move the tip of this device along my (5/8" sheetrock) interior wall AND IT DETECTS THE WIRES WITH VOLTAGE BEHIND THE WALL! A real bonus for a unit at this price point. Nice and compact, appears to be well made. Ordered 2 more to be sent to my adult children for their home toolbox. A good household safety tool as well as a good troubleshooting tool. You won't be disappointed.

## Features

- DURABLE: Hi-Impact Resistant ABS housing with soft over-molded rubber grips with a compact ergonomic design
- CIRCUIT SENSING: Adjustable Non-Contact sensitivity detects 12-1000V AC and patented battery self-test feature
- AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE INDICATOR: 360° visual and beeping audio Non-Contact Voltage Detection
- PERFECT SIZE: Easily fits into any pocket or tool belt - includes a pocket clip
- RATED: CAT Rating III 1000V, IV 600V, 10 ft Drop and 250 lb Crush

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000GLAC5G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,070 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #268 in Multi Testers |
| Brand | Sperry Instruments |
| Brand Name | Sperry Instruments |
| Color | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 988 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00035632064793, 50035632064798 |
| Item Dimensions | 2 x 3 x 4.75 inches |
| Item Type Name | Adjustable Non-Contact Voltage Sensor |
| Item Weight | 0.27 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2 x 3 x 4.75 inches |
| Manufacturer | Sperry Instruments, INC. |
| Measurement Type | Voltmeter |
| Minimum Operating Voltage | 12 volts_of_alternating_current |
| Model | VD6505 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | VD6505 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Specification Met | Cat Iii 1000v/Iv 600v |
| Style | Adjustable Non-Contact Volt Tester |
| Style Name | Adjustable Non-Contact Volt Tester |
| UPC | 666116005669 077344278402 705554427654 035632064793 003563064793 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sperry Instruments
- **Color:** Red
- **Item Weight:** 0.01 Ounces
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Style:** Adjustable Non-Contact Volt Tester

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality tool, highest recommendation.
*by A***E on May 20, 2015*

A rugged well made tool that works very well. Same hi vis yellow plastic and black rubber grips as Dewalt Tools. I really like the adjustability of it. At full sensitivity, I get it within a few feet of a circuit or fluorescent light and it starts buzzing. All the way down and it does not detect anything, so the range of adjustment is fantastic. I can dial it in so precisely that I can hold it on one side of an insulated wire and it will not go off, but when I move it to the other side of the wire (where the hot conductor is) it goes off. That's accuracy to a few millimeters. Best way to use it is to calibrate it ahead of time. Stick it in the hot side of an outlet, on a wire or conduit, hover it over a wall switch or outlet that you know is hot and adjust the knob until it buzzes, now it's ready to test the unknown circuit. I live in a 60+ year old house with plaster and chicken wire lathe wall construction. At a little more than 1/2 sensitivity it detects the wires inside the wall, inside of metal conduit. By moving it back and forth and seeing where the buzzing starts and stops, I can trace exactly where that wire is in the wall between the studs. Makes it easy to trace or detect wiring in the walls before I cut or drill through. If you will only use one of these to stick into outlets or against wires to see if they are hot then the adjustability feature may be overkill, but to get a lot of varied use, I'l glad I chose this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and easy to use - Also senses wires behind the wall!
*by 5***B on November 2, 2018*

I was looking for a simple, no nonsense 110VAC wall outlet voltage sensor at an economical price. This is it. Place the tip of this device about 3 inches from your wall outlet, keep the ON button depressed and adjust the sensitivity dial until there is no beeping sound. Finger off the ON button, move the device so it just touches the wall outlet and hold down the ON button. Increase the sensitivity dial until it starts beeping and the light goes on.. That's it. No need to do anything else after that for all future checks on your wall outlets. In my case, with the sensitivity set this way, I can move the tip of this device along my (5/8" sheetrock) interior wall AND IT DETECTS THE WIRES WITH VOLTAGE BEHIND THE WALL! A real bonus for a unit at this price point. Nice and compact, appears to be well made. Ordered 2 more to be sent to my adult children for their home toolbox. A good household safety tool as well as a good troubleshooting tool. You won't be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useable, if imperfect
*by C***O on January 7, 2012*

Tracing wires in walls is difficult. Check out all the devices sold on Amazon for that purpose. Some are very expensive and the reviews indicate that the process is difficult still in 2012. This Gardner Bender (actually it seems to be a Sperry) not only checks for voltage by actually touching a wire, but can sense it in a wall and help you locate hidden wires. Also, you can put it near switches, outlets and devices and immediately know if power is on there. An aluminum laptop really lights the thing up, as do lamps, bulbs and appliances. What makes this device work is that it has a tiny little rotating dial allowing the sensitivity to be turned up or down. Quite a wide range actually, from almost off to sensing from a distance. If there is a live wire in a wall and you turn up the dial, the device will surely detect it and will in fact make it seem that there are wires everywhere in the wall. You have to turn the sensitivity down or move the device back from the wall to narrow it down. I found that you have to wave it back and forth, constantly changing the sensitivity and distance as you go along. You have to retrace your findings, see if you can get consistent results. Eventually you will get it down pretty good It is a slow process with a lot of manipulation and still you can only get to within maybe six inches or so of some wires, but that is usually close enough. If I did this for a living where time was money I would investigate a more expensive device. What I do not like is that the dial is very small and has no markings or tactile feeling so you really don't know where you are on the sensitivity scale. It is also easy to move it inadvertently. This really is annoying. A thumbwheel or simply a bigger dial with markings or clicks would be good, best being a digital readout. This sensor is cheap and it works. Kind of a 3.5 stars really, but very useful still. Hecho en China.

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