{"product":{"product_id":"B004I9J4DI","title":"Fluke 2AC Alert Voltage Tester","price":"39.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FRXi5cLrL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I9J4DI"},"comments":[{"body":"Unless someone who worked there previously switched the black and white, or used a neutral to carry current without re identifying it. OP needs a [proximity tester](http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-2AC-Alert-Voltage-Tester/dp/B004I9J4DI) so they can verify first.  ","subreddit_name":"electricians","author":"notwerby2"},{"body":"Others have answered the basic question so here's my specific recommendation and why... \r\n\r\nI've had quite a few over the years stashed in the various bags, but usually Fluke with a couple Klien ones. Recently broke my everyday one (got run over by a baker) and picked up a Fluke 2AC off Amazon (tip - If you need it sooner go hit up any local electrical supply outlet like Platt etc, not HD/Lowes) [https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-2AC-Alert-Voltage-Tester/dp/B004I9J4DI](https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-2AC-Alert-Voltage-Tester/dp/B004I9J4DI)\r\n\r\nThe thing I love about these is no on/off, very simple \u0026amp; fast - they just light up when it detects. But the new one has a test button that lights up to verify it's working first. I never realized how handy that is, and otherwise it's the same old super-simple tech. A+ go get one","subreddit_name":"Construction","author":"Wabbastang"},{"body":"thank you.\r\nWould this work as well?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I9J4DI?psc=1","subreddit_name":"electricians","author":"Layer_3"},{"body":"Why the hell would you use a multimeter? You don't need to know what voltage it's at you just need to know if there is current passing through. [A contact less voltage tester](http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-2AC-Alert-Voltage-Tester/dp/B004I9J4DI/ref=sr_1_4?s=lamps-light\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1407699121\u0026amp;sr=1-4\u0026amp;keywords=current+tester) would do the job just fine. ","subreddit_name":"WTF","author":"ForteShadesOfJay"}]}