Plug tester not registering ground

[Barbqranch]

Captain Jon,

I had a similar problem in a new build a long time ago. This gadget paid for itself the first time I used it. It can trace conductors through walls and give you an idea of where the open is. It takes some practice to get the hang of using the tracer, but when you do, it's the best <$50 tracer there is. I have used mine to find opens buried in walls with great success on more than one occasion. If yours was my job, there is no question that I would be using it.

http://www.zackelectronics.com/gb-g...vF1LsrdGt15AtemMdN7bMBrZfEe4IEgXlkxoCU4Pw_wcB

I just tried to buy one of those from Zacks, and they emailed me back that they are discontinued. Anyone know something similar that has proven to work well (for a similar affordable price)?

 

[RichB]

I just tried to buy one of those from Zacks, and they emailed me back that they are discontinued. Anyone know something similar that has proven to work well (for a similar affordable price)?

just checked Amazon and Ebay both have them

 

[K8MHZ]

I just tried to buy one of those from Zacks, and they emailed me back that they are discontinued. Anyone know something similar that has proven to work well (for a similar affordable price)?

I got mine at Lowe's.

 

[Barbqranch]

just checked Amazon and Ebay both have them

Thanks, I will order tonight.

 

[K8MHZ]

Thanks, I will order tonight.

Practice on a circuit or two or three that you know is OK, and you know where the wiring is before you use it to troubleshoot an open connection.