Ideal Vol-Con Solenoid Voltage Testers Compared: 3 Listings
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Vol-Con is the name used in the titles of these Ideal Industries solenoid voltage testers, and all three listings in this group name Ideal as the brand. This page compares them on what each one states: the voltage span, the safety rating, the included parts, the weight and the model number. Where two listings state different figures for the same field, both figures are shown.
The group is small, so the comparison is short. Each listing is covered in its own section, with a check date given in the section on how the listings were chosen.
Quick answer
If you need a voltage tester with a stated CAT III 600V rating and a stated lower detection point, the listing titled “Ideal Electrical 61-076 Vol-Con Solenoid Voltage Testers, Continuity Tester” is the one to check first. It states AC and DC detection from 5 to 600 V and includes a continuity function. The 61-065 tester states detection from 100 to 600 V, so it does not cover the lower end of that span.
The third listing, a 61-076 tester with no bullet text, states a 600 V AC and DC compatibility and a CSA listing. It does not state a CAT category rating, and its weight conflicts with the weight given for the 61-076 continuity listing.
Comparison table
| Listing | Model | Stated voltage span | Stated safety rating | Weight | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Electrical Vol-Con Solenoid Voltage Tester, LED, CAT III 600V (first listing) | 61-065 | 100 to 600 V, AC and DC (bullets) | CAT III 600V, UL-certified (bullets) | 5.28 ounces (specification field) | Unit and instruction guide |
| Ideal Electrical 61-076 Vol-Con Solenoid Voltage Testers, Continuity Tester (second listing) | 61-076 | 5 to 600 V, AC and DC (bullets and item highlight) | CAT III 600V (bullets and item highlight); CSA and UL (specification field) | 14.4 ounces (specification field) | Unit and instruction guide |
| IDEAL 61-076 Solenoid Vol-Con Tester (third listing) | 61-076 | 600 V AC/DC compatibility (compatible devices field); minimum 5 volts AC (specification field) | CSA Listed (specification field); no CAT rating stated | 1.18 pounds (specification field) | Not stated |
The first listing: Ideal Electrical Vol-Con solenoid voltage tester, model 61-065
The listing names Ideal Electrical, with the Vol-Con name and LED in its title. It describes a yellow voltage tester with a CAT III 600V rating. The specification fields give a measurement type of voltmeter, dimensions of 7 x 2.38 x 1.5 inches, an item weight of 5.28 ounces and a 2 year manufacturer warranty. The included components are listed as a unit and an instruction guide.
The bullets describe UL certification for CAT III 600V circuits, a vibrating alert for live AC, and detection of voltage from 100 to 600 V. They say the leads are replaceable and shielded and meet IEC61010-031 standards. The bullets also describe bright LED and neon indicators and a low-impedance design that avoids false readings from ghost voltages.
- Voltage span: 100 to 600 V, AC and DC (bullets)
- Category: CAT III 600V, UL-certified (bullets)
- Leads: replaceable, shielded, IEC61010-031 (bullets)
- Weight: 5.28 ounces (specification field)
The second listing: Ideal Electrical 61-076 Vol-Con solenoid voltage testers with continuity
The listing names Ideal Industries and model 61-076, and its title adds a continuity tester to the solenoid voltage tester name. The item highlight field lists electric tester, multimeter tester, CAT III 600V, AC and DC 5 to 600 V, replaceable leads, low impedance and a circuit breaker finder tool. The specification fields give a battery power source, a minimum operating voltage of 5 volts, a voltage and continuity style, a weight of 14.4 ounces and dimensions of 6 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches.
The bullets describe a robust tool for electricians and technicians, a CAT III 600V rating, and a vibrating alert when AC voltage is detected. They state that the tester shows AC and DC voltage from 5 to 600 V, with DC polarity indication, and that the leads comply with IEC61010-031 with shielded probe tips. The bullets also describe the tester as a voltage detector for backup safety, with dual voltage indication.
- Voltage span: 5 to 600 V, AC and DC, with DC polarity indication (bullets)
- Category: CAT III 600V (bullets and item highlight)
- Standards: CSA and UL (specification field); IEC61010-031 for leads (bullets)
- Weight: 14.4 ounces (specification field)
This listing states the lower detection point that the first listing leaves out, and it adds a continuity function and DC polarity indication. Those points matter for low-voltage control circuits, which are covered in the worked example.
The third listing: IDEAL 61-076 Solenoid Vol-Con tester
The listing names IDEAL(R) and model 61-076, with a title that uses the Solenoid Vol-Con name. Its specification fields list battery power, a minimum operating voltage of 5 volts (alternating current), a measurement type of voltmeter and a style name of Industrial. The compatible devices field describes high voltage electrical circuits, components and devices operating within 600V AC and DC. The colors are black, red and yellow, the item weight is 1.18 pounds, and the specification field reads CSA Listed.
No bullet text is available for this listing in the data used here. Its features are therefore limited to the specification fields and the title. The model number matches the second listing, but the weight does not. The second listing gives 14.4 ounces, and this one gives 1.18 pounds, which is about 18.9 ounces.
- Voltage: 600V AC and DC compatibility (compatible devices field); minimum 5 volts AC (specification field)
- Standard: CSA Listed (specification field)
- Weight: 1.18 pounds (specification field)
The model match suggests the two listings describe the same product line, but the weight conflict means the page should be checked before you rely on either figure. Confirm the weight, the category rating and the included parts on the product page.
How the listings were chosen
All three listings have a title that names a Vol-Con solenoid tester and an Ideal brand. The search keyword for this page, volcon tester, matches that naming. Other products in related results, including multimeters, test lights and insulation testers, are not Ideal Vol-Con listings and are left out. All three listings were checked on 2026-10-20.
Worked example: a 24 V control circuit
Take a 24 V control circuit as an illustration. The second listing states detection from 5 to 600 V, so a 24 V reading falls inside its span. The first listing states 100 to 600 V, so the same 24 V reading falls below its stated lower limit, and that listing gives no reading for it. For low-voltage checks, the second listing is therefore the one whose stated span includes the reading.
The weight figures show a different kind of check. The second listing states 14.4 ounces, which is 0.9 pounds. The third listing states 1.18 pounds, which is 18.88 ounces. The two figures differ by about 4.5 ounces, so they do not agree. Use the figure on the product page you buy.
What the listings do not say
- The first listing gives no lower detection limit below 100 V.
- The third listing states no category rating, and it has no bullet text for leads or indicators.
- The second and third listings give different weights for the same model number.
- None of the three states a response time for the vibrating alert.
Related buying guides
For the wider group of voltage checks, the voltage meter tester guide covers meters that read voltage in more than one way, the circuit tester guide covers continuity and polarity checks, and the pen voltage detector guide covers pen-style detectors.
FAQ
Which listing covers the lowest stated voltage?
The second listing states detection from 5 to 600 V. The first listing states 100 to 600 V. The third listing states a minimum operating voltage of 5 volts AC in its specification field.
Do the first and second listings state the same safety rating?
Both state CAT III 600V in their bullets. The second listing also states CSA and UL in its specification field. The first lists UL certification in its bullets.
Why do the second and third listings differ on weight?
They share the model number 61-076, but the second states 14.4 ounces and the third states 1.18 pounds. The two figures do not agree, so check the product page for the weight of the unit you receive.
Does the third listing state a CAT rating?
No. It states CSA Listed in its specification field and 600V AC and DC compatibility in its compatible devices field, but it gives no CAT category.
What should I confirm before buying?
Confirm the lowest voltage you need to detect, the category rating your work requires, and the weight and included parts on the product page. Those are the points where the listings differ most.
Bottom line
For a lower detection point, the continuity listing with the 5 to 600 V span is the stronger match on stated figures. For a stated CAT III 600V rating with a clear unit, both the 61-065 tester and the 61-076 continuity listing state it. The third listing gives less detail and a weight that conflicts with the second, so confirm it before ordering.
