A portable device for periodic electrical testing of hot line insulated poles, hot sticks and poles, hot line ladders and insulated scaffolds that detects the leakage current caused by moisture, cracks, and impurities on or inside the insulated poles.

Operation is easy and simple, and only requires a single operator, through the direct contact of the Ritz Tester with the surface to be tested, indicating a “PASS” or “FAIL” graph, according to the leakage current of the tested element.

This instrument simulates the test specified in the ASTM F-711 standard. A test carried out by the Ritz Tester offers a guarantee that the equipment is ready for use. It can not be used as a reporting test.

There are four versions available:

-   LS-80 / LS-81 / RT-110 / RT-220

Models LS-80 and LS-81 (standard sizes), RT-110 and RT-220 (reduced sizes) perform electrical tests corresponding to an applied voltage of 100 kV in 30 cm according to the standard. To perform the test, the stick must be supported horizontally on two easels.

- LS-80/WD / LS-81/WD

These models can be used for electrical tests on wet and dry sticks through a key switch on the front panel of the instrument. In the wet function, an electrical test corresponding to a voltage of 75 kV in 30 cm is reproduced. And the dry function corresponds to a voltage of 100 kV in 30 cm.