Hi-Tech HTP-6 Digital Circuit Breaker Identifier

It didnt work for me, but Ill give it two stars, as my breaker panel is old and may not be standard. I followed the directions, yet the device lit up on some of the wrong breakers and wouldnt light up on the right ones.

Hi-Tech HTP-6 Circuit Detective Breaker Finder (seems same as the Reliance) 10/20/1016 Ive had this now for five years. Not a lot of use, but glad I have it. Some notes: - gotta follow the directions. - you must do the pre-scan. - you MUST have the power button on top (I almost gave up until I followed the instructions exactly) - the power button is easy to bump in storage. I wrapped a twist-tie around it to stop it from accidentally turning on (plastic covered is better than paper). A commenter inspired this by suggesting using an o-ring. - its helpful to have a light socket adapter to plug the sending unit into to test light sockets, and an alligator clip adapter for testing light switches. They are available in several brands as a kit in the test equipment section at Lowes and Home Depot for about $10 and and also here on Amazon- see Klein Tools 69411 Circuit Breaker Finder Accessory Kit or search circuit breaker finder. Or you can buy just the light socket adapter by itself in any hardware store.

The simplicity of use

works pretty well on newer romex wiring

The HTP-6 Breaker Identifier works as they said it would . Now away to label those countless breakers that does not have a Label! Will save a lot of steps, strong single at 70 feet today! Just follow the instructions that could be a little larger!

Works great!

Very God Device

This works great once you remember to scan the panel one time then it shows correct breaker fine. Get a hard case and accessory kit to allow checking bare wire or light socket. As other reviewers have noted the power button is not protected and will constantly turn on unit when it is stuck in a tool bag. Runs battery dead after a year. So get the hard case or buy a 3D printer and make a button cover. Probably someone had it listed on thingaverse already.

I tried to use this but it would not identify the circuit.

I have owned this model circuit detective for nearly a year. I have tried multiple times and have NEVER had it detect a correct circuit. I have followed the directions to the letter to no avail. I have contacted the company and even sent my unit to the company (Hi-Tech) asking for a replacement under the lifetime warranty, only to be told that there was nothing wrong with the unit and that I must be doing something wrong. It does not work as advertised. Save your money and find a helper to hollar when you flip the correct breaker.