About this equipment

New PCWI Compact DC30 porosity (holiday) detector for finding pinholes, air bubbles and porosity in non-conductive coatings on conductive surfaces. The regulated DC output is fully adjustable up to 30 kV and shown on a digital display with 10 V resolution and a battery-condition indicator; the alarm threshold can be set from 500 V and there is a separate sensitivity control. Short-circuit test current is capped at 0.5 mA. The ABS-cased unit weighs 1.45 kg with its clip-on LiFePO4 battery and has an earphone jack for noisy sites. Offered as an industrial or pipeline kit at the same price; the pipeline version adds a spare battery, harness and earphones.

Key details

  • Output 0-30 kV DC, 10 V display resolution
  • Alarm range 500 V to 30 kV
  • Accuracy ±5 % of reading or ±50 V below 1 kV
  • Short-circuit test current 0.5 mA max
  • 1.45 kg with clip-on LiFePO4 battery
  • Operating temperature 0-60 °C

What is included

  • Detector with clip-on battery
  • Universal charger
  • Probe handle with neon and 2 m lead
  • 60 mm connector for flat brushes
  • 7 m earth lead with clamp
  • 250 mm flat brass wire brush

Buying this item

Offered by ABQ Industrial, The Woodlands, Texas, United States. Asking price: USD 3,468 — DC30 industrial (DC30IND) or pipeline (DC30PIPE) kit; DC15 kits $3,087.

Checked as available on 14 September 2026. Stock, prices and terms change, so confirm with the seller before you commit. See the seller’s own listing.

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