Klein Tools VDV500-820 Cable Tracer with Probe Tone Pro Kit for Telephone, Internet, Video, Data and Communications Cables

Great Cable Tracer with Probe Tone Kit for any Techs Toolkit

Fast cable fault finder

The speaker is very loud. The probe will pick up tone from a couple of feet away then be blaring when you touch the copper of the cable. It will pick up some cross talk so make sure youre hitting the copper. Ive use it daily on both shielded and unshielded with no issues. Works with previous models and other tone gerators. If you need a new tip its less than $10 on home depots website. Replacement Tip for Probe-Pro Tracing Probe Model #VDV999-068. My only wish is that the probe had a lock button or a push for tone button rather than always on.

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I got this device to trace some wires. So far, I have not been successful in doing so, with this device. Perhaps I am using it work. In any case, I have been forced to solve my wiring problems other ways. Sadly, as a consequence, I can not recommend this device. I have lots of other tools made by the same company. They all work great. This one doesnt, at least for me.

The detector detects injected signal into the CAT6 cable, but only when it touches the cable. The detection fails when the detector is even 1/2 inch from the cable. It is not possible to trace cables behind drywall with this device.

This tester allowed me to determine which panel controlled an outlet, which had no power. We have 10 electrical panels on the property and what would be the logical electrical panel was not the situation. This device saved me about $150.00 to $200.00 for not having to hire an electrician.

Remodeling and closed wall tracing is nearly impossible without one of these tools. Other manufacturers have different styles. Klein allows for identification of conductors by plugging them into the unit. Worth the money and will pay dividends in time savings!

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