Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
- Protective Coatings
- Industrial Finishing


The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector range utilises the wet sponge technique and has been designed to set a new standard for wet sponge pinhole detectors.
Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
- Protective Coatings
- Industrial Finishing


The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector range utilises the wet sponge technique and has been designed to set a new standard for wet sponge pinhole detectors.
Summary

Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector is a high quality, low voltage detector and is supplied with similar accessories to a high voltage spark tester.
- Supplied ready to use
- Automatic sensitivity calibration and voltage checks
- Low battery indicator
- Visual and audible alarms
- Integral and separate wand functionality
- A wide range of fully interchangeable wand accessories
- Easy release snag proof cables
- Large standard sponge
- An inspection kit for all your requirements is available.
Technical Specification
Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
Elcometer 270/3 Pinhole Detector | Elcometer 270/4 Pinhole Detector | Certificate | |
Part Number | D270----3 | D270----4 | |
Part Number with Certificate | D270----3C | D270----4C | ![]() |
Voltage | 9V and 90V | 9V, 67.5V and 90V | |
Coating Range (Max) | 500µm (20mils) | 500µm (20mils) | |
Sensitivity | 9V: 90kΩ ±5% 90V: 400kΩ ±5% |
9V: 90kΩ ±5% 67.5V: 125kΩ ±5% 90V: 400kΩ ±5% |
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Battery Life (continuous use) |
9V: up to 200 hours 90V: up to 80 hours |
9V: up to 200 hours 67.5V: up to 100 hours 90V: up to 80 hours |
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Battery Type | 3 x AA batteries (rechargeable batteries can also be used, but battery life will be reduced by up to 75%) | ||
Accuracy of Setting | ±5% | ||
Dimensions | Without wand 210 x 42 x 37mm (8.3 x 1.7 x 1.5”) Standard wand 175mm (6.9”) long (including sponge) |
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Weight | 610g (21oz) including wand, cable and batteries | ||
Packing List | Pinhole Detector, standard wand and flat sponge, 4m (13’ 2”) return lead with crocodile clip, 3 x AA (LR1600) batteries and operating instructions |
Elcometer 270/3 Pinhole Detector | Elcometer 270/4 Pinhole Detector | |
Part Number | D270----3 | D270----4 |
Certificate | ||
Part Number with Certificate | D270----3C | D270----4C |
Certificate | ![]() |
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Voltage | 9V and 90V | 9V, 67.5V and 90V |
Coating Range (Max) | 500µm (20mils) | 500µm (20mils) |
Sensitivity | 9V: 90kΩ ±5% 90V: 400kΩ ±5% |
9V: 90kΩ ±5% 67.5V: 125kΩ ±5% 90V: 400kΩ ±5% |
Battery Life (continuous use) |
9V: up to 200 hours 90V: up to 80 hours |
9V: up to 200 hours 67.5V: up to 100 hours 90V: up to 80 hours |
Battery Type | 3 x AA batteries (rechargeable batteries can also be used, but battery life will be reduced by up to 75%) | |
Accuracy of Setting | ±5% | |
Dimensions | Without wand 210 x 42 x 37mm (8.3 x 1.7 x 1.5”) Standard wand 175mm (6.9”) long (including sponge) |
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Weight | 610g (21oz) including wand, cable and batteries | |
Packing List | Pinhole Detector, standard wand and flat sponge, 4m (13’ 2”) return lead with crocodile clip, 3 x AA (LR1600) batteries and operating instructions |
● Calibration Certificate supplied as standard.
Standards
Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
AS 3894.2, ASTM D 5162-A, ASTM G6, ASTM G62-A, BS 7793-2, ISO 29601:2011, ISO 8289-A, ISO 14654, JIS K 6766, NACE RP 0188, NACE SP 0188, NACE TM0384
Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries.
Part Numbers
Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector
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Elcometer 270/3 Pinhole Detector
The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector is a high quality, low voltage detector and is supplied with similar accessories to a high voltage spark tester.
- Voltage: 9V and 90V
- Part Number : D270----3
- Certification : No Certificate
- Part Number : D270----3C
- Certification : Calibration Certificate
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Elcometer 270/4 Pinhole Detector
The Elcometer 270 Pinhole Detector is a high quality, low voltage detector and is supplied with similar accessories to a high voltage spark tester.
- Voltage: 9V, 67.5V and 90V
- Part Number : D270----4
- Certification : No Certificate
- Part Number : D270----4C
- Certification : Calibration Certificate
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