equipment$12–25used in 1 side quest

Non-contact voltage tester

Pen-shaped detector that beeps and lights up near live electrical current without touching wires. Confirms circuits are dead before you start work.

What to look for

  1. 1Dual voltage range (12V–1000V AC) to catch both low and line voltage
  2. 2Both audible beep and LED light—you need confirmation when wearing ear protection
  3. 3CAT III or IV safety rating for household electrical work
  4. 4Pocket clip to keep it accessible during multi-step repairs

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  • Single-voltage testers that miss low-voltage circuits

Used for: verifying power is off before electrical repairs · finding which circuit breaker controls an outlet · checking if light switches are actually cutting power

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.