Friends,
In a new residential construction after rough-in passed, then later the outside siding and inside drywall installed, we now have a short between the hot and the naked copper ground in one NM cable. We suspect a nail or screw that we can't find. Does anyone know of a TRACER capable of locating a short in in-the-wall wiring? Second, does anyone have successful experience with ANY moderately-priced tracer that locates in-wall wiring circuits, energized or de-enegized? Which one(s)? I see a good many negative reviews. Are there positive ones from you experienced electricians?
Thanks!
In a new residential construction after rough-in passed, then later the outside siding and inside drywall installed, we now have a short between the hot and the naked copper ground in one NM cable. We suspect a nail or screw that we can't find. Does anyone know of a TRACER capable of locating a short in in-the-wall wiring? Second, does anyone have successful experience with ANY moderately-priced tracer that locates in-wall wiring circuits, energized or de-enegized? Which one(s)? I see a good many negative reviews. Are there positive ones from you experienced electricians?
Thanks!