rob walton Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying an ACT 620 Cable Tracer(i think thats the number, about 99 pounds). they claim it can find cables up to a meter away!!! anyone used one? also does anyone know if there is there a device that can locate a "short" in a cable. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullofaplace Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying an ACT 620 Cable Tracer(i think thats the number, about 99 pounds). they claim it can find cables up to a meter away!!! anyone used one? also does anyone know if there is there a device that can locate a "short" in a cable. What type of cables are you tracing Rob Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellman Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying an ACT 620 Cable Tracer(i think thats the number, about 99 pounds). they claim it can find cables up to a meter away!!! anyone used one? also does anyone know if there is there a device that can locate a "short" in a cable. The ACT unit is a rebranded Progressive electronics tone and tracer kit, Usualy a few on ebay, for Service Engineer and all round nice bloke ) The views above are mine and NOT those of my employer. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
breff Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 maplins are doing a cable tracer on special at the mo look here Tracer The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not) Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hullofaplace Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 maplins are doing a cable tracer on special at the molook here Tracer wow thats a great price for a tracer i just bought one from mills for Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Could do with a cable tracer myself, are these Maplins one any good? Probably not bad for the money, but being a brand name whore I'd get a proper Progressive one. I think CPC have them in their leaflet on offer this month for 35 quid or thereabouts. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 maplins are doing a cable tracer on special at the mo look here Tracer Could do with a cable tracer myself, are these Maplins one any good? hi RICHL, it's made by Wavetech, i used one of these for years, it's not 'tone selective' so wont rejecte mains like the Fluke Digital but ideal to keep at hand in you tool box, so yes its good. you will have trouble tracing in a riser with nearby mains cables or florescents, but for If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Mines a Tempo PTS 200, handy gadget, apparantly has a 7 mile coverage on a pair. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Mines a Tempo PTS 200, handy gadget, apparantly has a 7 mile coverage on a pair. i don't go that far from my office regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Mines a Tempo PTS 200, handy gadget, apparantly has a 7 mile coverage on a pair. i don't go that far from my office regs alan Thats why you need to go on a diet Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/12565-cable-tracer/#findComment-120589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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