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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandIdeal
MPN61086
GTIN0783250610860, 0115971242950, 0100177462431, 0041114024162, 0094706826934
UPC0783250610860, 0115971242950, 0100177462431, 0041114024162, 0094706826934
eBay Product ID (ePID)2254487613
Product Key Features
Measurement CategoryCAT III
Maximum Input Voltage600 V
Form FactorHandheld
Test/Measurement FunctionsAC Current, DC Voltage, Continuity Test, DC Current, AC Voltage
FeaturesAuto Power Off, Data Hold
Number of Counts1
Protection Against LiquidsNot Protected
Protection Against SolidsGentle Prodding
DisplayAnalog
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 22 Jan, 2017Most favourable review
Professional electrician, old school
This device, commonly known as a "wiggy," is a coil / solenoid device, old technology, which uses electrical current to move the red bar indicating about how many volts, whether DC or AC current. It also indicates whether a lead/electrode/wire has voltage by the use of the positive/red lead, a red led comes on if voltage is present. It also indicates continuity with the use of the two leads, which is very useful. This may sound like what many other multi-meters and devices do, but the difference is, this old technology is absolutely dependable. I also have many of the currently made high tech multi-meters and use them a lot, but the wiggy always comes out first for dependable trustworthy "life-depends-on-it" information quickly. When this is connected to wires with sufficient voltage, the red bar moves to indicate about how many volts are present, and it makes a sound, and vibrates, all of which instantly tell you the whether the lead is hot, and about how much voltage is present. When I am trouble shooting, this is the instrument I use. It quickly and accurately lets me know which circuit breaker is on/functioning and whether it has the full voltage AND current. This is where it shines up against the high tech modern devices. The latest multi-meters will give false voltage readings, showing voltage where there is none. This is due to impedance and capistance induced voltage which new solid state devices will show but the old tech solonoid wiggy does not. It can be very frustrating trying to correct a problem which does not exist, which will show to exist on new high impedance multimeter devices. I own and use multimeters made by Fluke, unitech, Klein and others which just are not as dependable and will show false voltages. This device is the one I reach for every time doing a troubleshooting job. They are rugged and dependable. But they are not loss nor theft proof, and thus the reason I just purchased this one, my 4th. J WVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Mar, 2017Most critical review
This is a redesign of the old Wiggy. To me, this is an indispensable device used daily by me.
This device is the first thing used in almost every job I do when working with live wires, and I work almost all of mine hot as I am a trouble shooter. One precautionary note on this device. The leads of this wiggy are connected togather where they plug into the top of the device. This is not made well and they come unplugged easily which is an incovenience plus have to be watched out for or I will not get a reading when it should read if I do not notice the leads have came out of the device. Plus this is a possible electrical hazard if working with high voltage DC as if it is not in very tight it could be possible to get an arc there. In high voltage DC this could cause the device to explode. I will not use it on high voltage DC at all because of this. But as to the main function of this device, to determine whether there is voltage and approximately how much. Crucial to trouble shooting working with hot wires, it is critical to know whether there really is voltage or or not. Unfortunately, most of the modern multi-testers use very little electricity to run there fore not placing any additional load on the lines. This is very useful for electronic devices but in the relm of 120VAC to 600vac and DC they give false readings saying there is voltage where there is none. This wiggy is absolutely correct on whether the voltage is real or false/ghost voltage avoiding that error. I must know whether the voltage is present or not. This device uses a simple solenoid with a spring attached to the sliding marker showing close to the amount of voltage present and whether it is ac or dc. It buzzes when it is connected to voltage and shows approximately how much. If it is necessary to know exactly how much voltage I use a multitester after using the wiggy to determine if it is real voltage for that quantity. But for most testing in residential and commercial use I do not need to know the exact amount. This can be read to within a few volts of the amount of power which is usually all I need. Another very useful function of this device is showing continuity. Touch each end of the probes to where you need the information and it will make a low buzz to led you know that there is continuity. If none it does not buzz. I have owned several of these and will never be without one. J WVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Jan, 2016
For the price of new leads for my old wiggy....
I've had one of the old '076 wiggies for ages. The continuity tester is handy if for no other reason than to test the leads before you go for the hot stuff. But the years have caught up with mine. The leads are iffy, the batteries are just about dead. So I went looking for some new leads and found this newer model for about the same money. With new leads. And fresh batteries. Hot deal. Just a fresher version of my old unit. And really, one "false-cold" mistake can be embarrassing. What a deal. Factory-sealed package, shipped in a protective envelope, arriving quite quickly.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Oct, 2015
Troubleshooters' must have tool
This tool is a good tool to verify voltage or lack thereof on any circuit under 600 volts before touching any possibly energized parts. It also reads continuity for tasting fuses, switches, etc. One would use this tester with a digital meter to measure actual values on the circuit under test. The Ideal tester will eliminate stray voltage readings while using it to verify presence of voltage.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Mar, 2017
Good deal, good product
• very nice, solidly constructed unit, excellent deal at the reduced price • safety shrouds on the test leads are spring loaded and will 'twist lock open' leaving approximately ⅛" exposed when desired • if you haven't had any experience with one like this it may initially come across as a bit confusing, however, the instruction manual is very well laid out; - at the lowest level to medium voltage range only the LED's at very bottom will respond; - as the voltage approaches 120v (but less than) the middle neon also responds; once you reach 120v and above then you also have the solenoid portion (this applies to both AC & DC), in conjunction with vibration and audible; - Cautionary note - the continuity LED also serves as low voltage DC notification - in order to differentiate and verify between continuity or DC simply reverse the leads, if the DC negative LED lights then you indeed have a DC voltage, if it does not then there is simple continuity.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Sep, 2018
No brainer
Similar quality and same features as the older models.Slightly smaller and easier to carry in tool pouch or pocket. The cost was about the same as replacement leads for my older models.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Oct, 2016
Very handy very useful
I am a 40+ year electrician and have had many voltage testers, but this one is a real marvel. This wiggly has the old testers way of putting a load on the circuit and the high tech features of today built in to the tester. Today's electronic meters are fine for telling you the voltage of a circuit but fail to tell you a high voltage short on a motor. If you don't know what a wiggly is, your not old enough.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Mar, 2016
Great Working Tester
This unit works great on testing power in wall outlets & it has a Continutity tester built right in itself. The probing arms are very durable & will take a beating. The casing of the unit is very good to grip on to.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Jan, 2019
Quality pro tester
This tester is what the pros use. Good quality and accurate readouts. I purchased two of these hard to find units... opened one and had to scratch away the corrosion off of one of the batteries (no big deal but it may indicate these were on the shelf for some time?).Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Jul, 2021
Product doesn’t work properly
The batteries in the device were corroded, the device was brand new in the package still. So when I spent the money for the tool, I expected it tow work and function in the manor that it is supposed to, but it didn’t. So I had to purchase those batteries for that exact device.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
