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Electrical, or other field servicePart Identification & Selection3MediumElectrician$ implied

Unable to identify feeder wire gauge and insulation type without pulling the meter to measure the conductor.

No non-invasive tool exists to identify wire gauge and insulation type of installed aluminum feeders without pulling the meter.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 26, 2026

Workarounds Described

taking an outer diameter measurement of the feeder
pulling the meter to measure the conductor directly

Implied Software Gaps

A non-contact sensing device that identifies wire gauge and insulation type without requiring access to the bare conductor

App Concept

WireID Pro

A handheld device that uses non-contact sensing to identify wire gauge and insulation type of installed feeders without needing to pull the meter. It provides a quick readout on a digital display, saving hours of manual work.

Key Features

Non-contact gauge and insulation detection for aluminum and copper wires
Instant digital readout of wire size (AWG/kcmil) and insulation type
Works on energized and de-energized feeders up to 600V
Compact, rugged design for field use

Target Users: Electricians and service technicians performing service upgrades or troubleshooting in residential and commercial electrical settings

Revenue Model: $499 per device one-time purchase with optional $19/mo software subscription for data logging and reporting

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