sparks1
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Anyone know of a good circuit beaker finder that is reasonably priced for doing residential work?
Circuit breaker finder
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Reasdonaslly priced, we hat price range did you have in mind and what is your vision as to how you would be expecting to use it?
sparkyrick
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Klein makes one for 41 bucks. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=12HYMDC20N7W389JPCB6. Not sure it has a sensitivity control like my Ideal tracer, that sells for around 80 bucks.
The Klein is the one that I have. I think with any testing device they are not 100% fool proof and it is best to double check. But it is better that not having any idea/direction at all when trying to locate a circuit.
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sparks1
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Breaker finder
Breaker finder
Are you using the ideal 61-534 ?
I heard from another electrician who has been using it and said," it was great'awsome and priced under $100
Any pros cons with yours? Any Helpful Info?
Breaker finder
Are you using the ideal 61-534 ?
I heard from another electrician who has been using it and said," it was great'awsome and priced under $100
Any pros cons with yours? Any Helpful Info?
sparkyrick
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- Appleton, Wi
I have the first generation of Ideal's 61-534. Mine was simply called "E-Z Check Plus Circuit Identifier" back then, It has the adjustable dial for sensitivity control, I works awesome, most of the time. Sometimes if I get into a "noisy" panel, the receiver goes schizoid and you have to finesse the sensitivity to zero in on the correct breaker. Maybe the newer ones don't have that problem. But I'll honestly say, this was a good investment and a real time saver. I would go with the 61-534 as a replacement, given the success I've had with this one.
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I use the Ideal and it works great. I would say it's correct about 97% of the time. Sometimes the way wires are run it's almost impossible to get a clear signal.
You do need to let it "learn" the panel. Meaning you need to scan the breakers at least two times. This cuts out the false signals. I usually scan it at least three times. Doesn't take but a minute to do a scan. It's a lot faster than getting the wrong breaker and making multiple trips back & forth.
You do need to let it "learn" the panel. Meaning you need to scan the breakers at least two times. This cuts out the false signals. I usually scan it at least three times. Doesn't take but a minute to do a scan. It's a lot faster than getting the wrong breaker and making multiple trips back & forth.
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