One-pocket tool for testing live wires and driving screws
Combine two essential tasks into a single compact tool that stays in your pocket. VoltGrip lets you check for live voltage and drive screws without swapping instruments or tools.
To test, simply bring the metal tip into contact with a wire or screw terminal. If the neon indicator shows a red glow, power is present; if there is no light, the circuit is dead. The indicator is wired through a high-resistance circuit inside the handle so you can verify live status with a quick touch, no guesswork required.
The shaft is magnetized along its length, so a screw can rest on the tip and be guided into a hole with one hand while you work inside a panel.
The handle uses insulated ABS and a textured grip to stay secure even when hands are sweaty or greasy. The internal design keeps current away from your palm during a live-line probe.
How it works in practice: flip the breaker to cut power, touch the tip to the conductor to confirm safety, then place the screw on the magnetized shaft and drive it like a regular screwdriver. Choose between cross-head (Phillips) or flat-head variants at checkout. Key measurements: tip-to-cap length is 156.2 mm (about 6.15 inches); handle width is 25 mm for a comfortable, full-fist grip; total weight is 1.52 oz, designed for pocket portability.
What you get each time you pick it up:
- Prevents screws from dropping into wall cavities: the magnetic shaft holds Phillips and flat-head screws securely, even when you’re reaching into a junction box at awkward angles.
- Confirm power is off before your hand arrives: the red glow is a binary indicator—live means glow, dead means no glow. No waiting, no extra tools.
- Fits in the pocket you already use: 156.2 mm tip-to-cap length and a light 1.52 oz total weight, ready to clip in a shirt pocket or tool pouch.
How to use VoltGrip in under 10 seconds
- Touch the metal tip to the wire or screw terminal and press the cap with your thumb. If the red neon lights, the line is live—return to the breaker.
- When the light is off, place your screw on the magnetized shaft and drive it in as you would with any screwdriver.
- Finish, wipe clean, clip back in your pocket, and move on to the next outlet, switch, or fixture.
| What You Need It To Do | VoltGrip | Standard Screwdriver | Multimeter + Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detects live AC voltage instantly | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Magnetic shaft holds the screw | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| One-handed, fits in a shirt pocket | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Specs and measurements
- Shaft: High-speed steel, magnetized end-to-end
- Handle: Insulated ABS with a non-slip textured grip
- Length: 156.2 mm tip to cap (about 6.15 inches)
- Handle width: 25 mm for a full-fist grip without bulk
- Weight: 1.52 oz, pocket-clip lightweight
- Variants: Cross-head (Phillips) or Flat-head — select at checkout