Kewtech KT1700 Single Pole Contact Voltage Tester & Phase Finder
Kewtech KT1700 Single Pole Contact Voltage Tester & Phase Finder provides a first level of protection against electrical shock when approaching metal enclosures or other potentially live metalwork. It uses contact testing to give a more certain indication of the live phase than non-contact voltage indicators or similar devices. The tester can be placed in contact with earthed metallic parts, such as the exterior of a distribution board or water and earth bonding pipes, to give an initial indication of voltage or potential issues before safe isolation work.
The instrument is designed to help identify PEN faults and diverted neutrals as well as provide safe live phase detection. A flashing red front section and an audible warning indicate when more than 50 V AC is present. In addition, a slow flashing blue LED with a single beep confirms that the Kewtech KT1700 Single Pole Contact Voltage Tester & Phase Finder electronics are working correctly.
Built for practical electrical work, the tester operates across a 50–600 V AC measurement range and carries an IP54 water and dust ingress rating. It remains fully functional while the user is wearing full PPE, and its probe tip conforms to HSE recommendation GS38. The Kewtech KT1700 Single Pole Contact Voltage Tester & Phase Finder also meets BS EN 61010-1:2010 and is rated to overvoltage category CAT IV 300 V.
Key Benefits
- Provides contact-based live phase detection for a clear first indication of potentially live metalwork.
- Helps electricians identify PEN faults and diverted neutrals during electrical inspection work.
- Uses a flashing red front section and audible warning when more than 50 V AC is present.
- Provides a slow flashing blue LED and single beep to show that the tester electronics are operating correctly.
- Remains fully functional while full PPE is being worn, supporting use during protected electrical work.
- Offers a robust IP54 construction to resist water and dust ingress during use.
- Uses a probe tip that conforms to HSE recommendation GS38.
- Covers a 50–600 V AC voltage measurement range for supplied contact voltage testing duties.
- Meets BS EN 61010-1:2010 and carries a CAT IV 300 V overvoltage category.
Common Applications
Kewtech KT1700 Single Pole Contact Voltage Tester & Phase Finder is suitable for a range of testing, maintenance and inspection tasks, including:
- Checking metal enclosures for an initial indication of voltage or potential issues.
- Checking the external metalwork of distribution boards before safe isolation procedures.
- Checking water bonding pipes for an indication of voltage or potential issues.
- Checking earth bonding pipes before carrying out further electrical work.
- Identifying potentially live metalwork by direct contact.
- Identifying PEN faults where supported by the installation conditions.
- Identifying diverted neutrals during electrical inspection work.
- Detecting the live phase within the stated 50–600 V AC range.
Why Choose This Model?
The KT1700 combines single-pole contact voltage testing, live phase detection, PEN fault and diverted neutral identification in one instrument. No alternative product models or comparative specifications were supplied, so no unsupported model-to-model claims have been added.