breff Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 While we are on the subject of cable tracers, I got myself a new TDR a few weeks ago.link HERE. Couldn't believe how cheap they are now, they used to be over data.pdf The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Should have got one of these Chris. Or, without the session ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Thanks Lurch The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellman Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Should have got one of these Chris.I've made up some croc clip type adaptors and you can examine individual pairs while having a whole 8 core connected at once, it will tell you if you have any shorts between pairs or crossed cables as well. I've already got a pair tester for crosses, shorts and reversals. Also got a tone probe and inductor set, The TDR just completes the diagnostic kit nicely. I've used them for many years now and would be lost without one. Shows many faults not just distance to short or open, it will also detect splices, bridge taps, split / resplits, wet joints, water ingress along cable length, frayed connections and taps. That fluke looks like a nice piece of kit though, perhaps i'll get myself one for xmas. Regards Bellman Service Engineer and all round nice bloke ) The views above are mine and NOT those of my employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Lets hope Santa is kind to you B) The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 While we are on the subject of cable tracers, I got myself a new TDR a few weeks ago.link HERE. Couldn't believe how cheap they are now, they used to be over If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellman Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 hi bellman,please do a write up on it once you've had a play, especially on how clear the display is, i like many where glasses and small characters can be hard to read. regs alan Not a lot to write, display is nice and clear, it has variable contrast so you can adjust it to suit. It's also backlit so easy to read in dark cupboards and the like. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Regards Bellman Service Engineer and all round nice bloke ) The views above are mine and NOT those of my employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 hi bellman, please do a write up on it once you've had a play, especially on how clear the display is, i like many where glasses and small characters can be hard to read. regs alan Not a lot to write, display is nice and clear, it has variable contrast so you can adjust it to suit. It's also backlit so easy to read in dark cupboards and the like. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Regards Bellman hi bellman wicked, i might just have to get me some of these beans then, just done me birthday so i'd better be good 'till xmas (as if ) regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Engineer Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Gadget Discussion Forum.? You may as well use it now it's been created.? ........................................................ Dave Partridge (Romec Service Engineer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Could move this in there as the first topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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