Can anyone recommend a non-contact DC locator?

[Stainless169]

I'm looking for a non contact pen style dc voltage locator. I have several for AC voltage but need a decent one for DC as well. I find myself occasionally working on some spool coils that run on 24v DC and it's a pain in the rear using a meter and having to make contact. Anyone out there know of any decent ones?

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[pmiranda]

I've never heard of one for low voltage DC. The low voltage circuit tracer I have has to be used on an inactive circuit that you attach an AC signal generator to.

 

[FigureItOut]

Doesn't exist unfortunately. A DC clamp meter can give you some of the same function, if there's a load on the circuit.

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[Rookie2]

a pocket screwdriver will sometimes help indicate if power is at the coil through magnetism.

 

[FigureItOut]

Is everyone but me able to picture what you're working with and what you need to do, or would showing us perhaps help bring a useful suggestion?

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[Mr. T]

Do they usually have the same style connector? If so a simple pigtail, female to male, with an LED might be an easier way to tell if you have signal.

 

[Rookie2]

I also use a UEI DL49 clampon meter to check for current flow.