Can it be used to check for wires behind drywall?
142932
Yes I have used this tool to find a bad wire behindd ddrywall which was cut by a drywall screw.
142933
Yes. The instrument has two detection levels, one for low voltage and one for house voltage and above. If you want to check for wires behind walls, switch the instrument to low voltage detection mode. It will then me sensitive enough to detect house voltage in lines behind walls. I've used it to detect wires behind lath and plaster walls which are generally over an inch thick. In high voltage detection mode you have to have the end of the instrument very close to the line, almost touching it, for detection.
142934
I suppose if the dry wall is thin enough, a hot line behind the dry wall will set it off. It does go off when you begin to get near a hot line. But, if I'm not mistaken, Zicon makes a stud finder that locates wires and conduit behind the wall, as well as metal and wood studs.
142935
Yes it will test for power as well as continuity just make certain to read the directions to confirm the color and sound that goes with each.
822500
Yes, but it will be even more sensitive. It is already too sensitive on the lowest setting to distinguish individual wires in a terminal box.
1957582
You could put a hole in the drywall behind the unit and one next to the outlet and fish the cord through
93359
Should be able to trace any wire just don't try to trace a powered wire (EX: 110v) shut it off first
2206389
Not exactly, it will only tell you if the cable (with the f connectors on the cable) is good or bad. It does NOT measure distance to a defect or fault.
124122
I use my existing in wall wire setup. Wires provided are not graded for in wall use, FYI.
889253
Yes you can .This is like a high tech continuity device .Please make sure your working on De energized wires .I recently used it to find out where my telephone lines started and ended .nice tester.
2229081
This is a tone and probe and continuity tester. Basically, it will test whether a wire has a break or a complete circuit, and will allow you to audibly identify a line.
78523
The buried depth of the wire depends on local code and the pro-pointer probably isn't the right tool to find it.1) its detection depth is only a few inches2) the detection footprint is narrow, it is a pin pointer.3) it would be uncomfortable scanning any large area.4) you might be deceived into thinking there wasn't a buried run when in fact there was.
861375
Yes,Always disconnect power to wires before toning them out with a wire locator. Then follow the instrucitons with the underground wire locator to trace the direction and location of your buried wires.
1564777
My guess is no but I am not positive. Only have used inside thorough drywall.
1392247
I don't think so. The magnets just work to find the drywall screws that have been hidden under thin layer of paper and spackle. But they do that pretty well. It would be great for locating the studs so that you can attach the braced that hold the cabinets, but not through extra layers of material. I would recommend buying extra magnets. This is a good gadget for your toolbox, and not to expensive either.
733573
Certainly. It's good, sturdy, all-purpose wire. Just be sure to securely seal any holes if running it through the wall, or bugs and/or water may try to get in. ;) A drip loop may also be a good idea.
1536893
Not necessary if you leave the wiring hanging out of the drywall if new construction at your desired locations. If existing construction not needed at all.
1379009
Yes, this would be an excellent use for this tool. Be sure to check a known power source such as a receptacle to ensure the tester is working properly.
745078
Hi,It is strong enough to do this job, but it is not designed for this purpose, it is for testing fuses.Depending on wire thickness, I believe it will help as the tip is sharp.
218861
Yes, but if you need test resistence this devices dont do that. This device working for continuity.