Which voltage does the Tic Tracer detect?

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Which voltage does the Tic Tracer detect?

The Tic Tracer is built to sense alternating current, not a steady voltage. It detects the changing electromagnetic field produced by AC as current alternates, which is why it lights up or beeps when a live conductor carries AC. A steady DC voltage doesn’t create that changing field, so the tracer won’t reliably indicate DC voltage. It isn’t defined by high or low voltage levels; it’s about detecting the presence of AC voltage within its designed range.

The Tic Tracer is built to sense alternating current, not a steady voltage. It detects the changing electromagnetic field produced by AC as current alternates, which is why it lights up or beeps when a live conductor carries AC. A steady DC voltage doesn’t create that changing field, so the tracer won’t reliably indicate DC voltage. It isn’t defined by high or low voltage levels; it’s about detecting the presence of AC voltage within its designed range.

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