Milwaukee Tool lists the BOLT Personal Voltage Detector, model 48-73-2895, as a wearable alert that mounts on a helmet or hard hat and signals when a worker is near a live electrical source. Trade press releases placed the announcement in May 2026, with a June 2026 launch, and Pro Tool Reviews later listed it as available.

What it does, according to the sources

Milwaukee’s product page describes a wide detection field, clearer voltage alerts, and a tone plus light alert that the wearer can mute. A trade press release said the device “enhances safety on the jobsite by increasing awareness in the presence of live electrical sources.”

The page gives a detection range of 2.4kV to 500kV. It is a single mode device, which means there is no sensitivity setting to adjust. Milwaukee presents that as a way to remove one source of user error, and the press release repeats the point.

Battery, rating and mounting

The detector has an internal battery that charges over USB-C, with a stated runtime of up to 32 hours. Image captions on the product page show a battery indicator with four levels. The kit shown on the page includes a headlamp clip, a carrying case and a USB-C charging cord.

The unit carries an IP67 rating, which Milwaukee lists as water resistant. It mounts to the BOLT Front Mount and is compatible with Milwaukee BOLT Safety Helmets, Hard Hats and Headlamps, and the page says several accessories can be secured at the same time. The warranty logo on the page reads Limited Lifetime Warranty, and the manual is linked from the product page.

Price and availability

Milwaukee’s page does not list a price and sends shoppers to a Where To Buy link. Pro Tool Reviews, in its list of everything announced at Milwaukee’s 2026 PIPELINE event, put the price at $329 and marked it available now. That figure is a US price. The sources do not give a Canadian price or confirm Canadian retailers, so check Milwaukee’s Canadian site or a local dealer before planning a purchase.

Who it suits

  • Electricians and linemen already wearing a BOLT helmet: the front mount is made for that helmet family, so it adds an alert without a new strap or carrier. Check which helmet model you wear, since the page lists BOLT helmets and hard hats as compatible.
  • Crew leads and fleet buyers: a single mode device with no sensitivity setting is easier to standardise across a crew. Check how many units you need and how you will charge them, because each one uses USB-C.
  • Maintenance technicians and facility staff: the IP67 rating and carrying case suit mixed indoor and outdoor work. Confirm the stated detection range of 2.4kV to 500kV matches the equipment you work around.
  • Homeowners and DIYers: at $329 in the US, this is a professional safety tool rather than a casual purchase. Read the manual linked on the product page before deciding it fits your work.

Torque Digest has not tested this device. Every specification above comes from Milwaukee or the outlets named, so compare the product page with the manual before you rely on any figure.