Im looking at a Tempo/progressive 508 cable locator

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ultramegabob

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I have been looking at these online, they can be found for 250.00 plus shipping, has anyone used one of these? any imput is appreciated.
 
1793

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ultramegabob said:
I have been looking at these online, they can be found for 250.00 plus shipping, has anyone used one of these? any imput is appreciated.
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That was my first cable locator and it went up for sale on eBay. I did not have any success with mine, it could have been user error. I now use the Amprobe and I really like it.
 
lbwireman

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My experience was the same as 'bob's. Unreliable performance. The gadget seemed to get easily confused by all sorts of things. I would not reccomend this tool. We now use a Ridgid Navitrak but those run about $1200.00 and can be used to locate just about any u/g utility you dare to name.
 
mdshunk

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I have one of those. Got it maybe 10 years ago, and it still looks like brand new. Reason being, I didn't like it either. Go for the Amprobe AT-2005.
 
ultramegabob

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mdshunk said:
I have a really old version of that same tool (from the 60's), and it works "okay". Definately not something I'd put much money into, but if you can get one for a steal, go for it.
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how did you find it lacking? I dont do alot of underground locating, Im trying not to sink a thousand dollars into a tool that I may only use once or twice a year, or am I wishful thinking?
 
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