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Wire tracer kit with tone generator probe and alligator clips

Wire tracer circuit tester tone generator probe kit

SKU CH-XVGE-DPWTA

A wire tracer and circuit tester kit with tone generator and probe locates cables, checks continuity, and tests telephone lines using adjustable sensitivity

  • Key featuresCe, Ul 61010-1, Battery Powered, false
  • Overall height15 L x 2.4 W x 2 H centimeters
  • Overall width15 L x 2.4 W x 2 H centimeters
  • Overall length15 L x 2.4 W x 2 H centimeters
  • Product weight50 g
  • Traces wires quickly across electrical, telephone and coaxial systems
  • Adjustable sensitivity dial isolates single wires in dense bundles
  • CONT mode checks short and open circuits with RJ11 connector
  • CE and UL 61010-1 certified for safety compliance
  • Compact 15 x 2.4 x 2 cm design weighs 50 grams

Wire Tracer Kit Purpose

This wire tracer and circuit tester kit locates and identifies cables in automotive, telephone, coaxial and electrical wiring applications. It suits technicians and DIY users who need to trace buried, single-strand or broken wires without contacting live conductors. The kit includes a tone generator transmitter with an RJ11 plug, a non-contact probe receiver and a pair of alligator clips for connection.

Sustained Tracing Behaviour

The tone signal penetrates ceilings, floors and walls to follow cable routes, although wall thickness and material can affect transmission range. Adjustable sensitivity on the probe lets the user isolate a single conductor when multiple wires run in close proximity, reducing false detections during extended tracing sessions. Continuity mode uses both alligator clips to verify short or open circuits and telephone line status over long cable runs.

Installation And Common Issues

The transmitter and probe each require a 9 V battery, which is not supplied, so the tool will not operate until both cells are fitted. Accuracy drops if both alligator clips are attached while in tone mode; the instructions specify using only one clip for tracing. The RJ11 connector is limited to telephone-type circuits and cannot be used on live mains wiring.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameaFe Power
Size & build
Overall height15 L x 2.4 W x 2 H centimeters
Overall width15 L x 2.4 W x 2 H centimeters
Overall length15 L x 2.4 W x 2 H centimeters
Product weight50 g

Questions about this item

How much power does the probe draw during a full day of tracing?

The probe runs on a single 9 V battery and weighs 50 grams, so current draw is very low and the battery lasts through extended use.

What must I supply before I can start tracing wires?

You need to provide two 9 V batteries; the kit includes the transmitter, probe, RJ11 plug and alligator clips but no batteries.

Will the tone generator work on the older telephone wiring I still have in the house?

Yes, the RJ11 connector lets you inject a tone onto legacy telephone pairs so the probe can trace them through walls and ceilings.

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