Can it trace romex inside a wall? New wiring in a house w/cement and lath walls and all wires are dead in one outlet box and no idea where it goes.
1718142
Since the sensitivity of the receiver can be adjusted, it should be able to (although I haven't tried it). Rember that this is a 12 volt device - don't try to power it with 110.
1004865
You could remove one of the speakers or the port in the wall to see ether end of the wire. The size should be printed at intervals along the wire.
396808
I did, but I'm not sure I should have. Nothing bad happened to the outlets, but it didn't seem to register a response. As I recall, the instructions said it was for GFCI outlets only - of course, I read it AFTER I used it in non-GFCI outlets. I hope this helps you.
231750
I have mine coming through a cement wall on my office building feed from the rear into my electrical box. No problem. There may be some editing or knock-out panels, but your electrician should be able to handle that easily (or yourself if you are handy). The box is really simple... Glorified junction box / breaker box with a circuit board. You'll enjoy it..!
1463804
The wall plate itself connects to a standard outlet box like any other wall plate (AC outlet, cable outlet, etc..). I found a handy one at ACE hardware that you can install from the front (outside) of the wall by just cutting the hole, inserting the box, and tighten down the "molly" like tabs. Run the wires inside the wall and into the box before inserting the outlet box into the wall. I hope that helps.Take a look at "Thomas & Betts #b120r Sg Old Work Box" on Amazon for an example of the outlet box.
2099189
You could probably make a standoff out of wood and run the wire through some sort of conduit down the concrete wall into the standoff. They are designed to completely conceal the wire to avoid tampering.
117729
I tried using what I had as well and ended up buying a bigger unit to plug into the wall and I tried using my wire but ended up buying new wire. Once I got everything in place it works fine but I was frustrated at first trying to use what I had. Good luck
92401
Works fine for me in a house that still has several older outlets that haven't been upgraded yet. I would invest in an updated outlet (properly grounded) by an trained electrician if you intend to use sensitive electronics over a long-term in that location though.
206000
I just bought an older house (build in 1922). I had to have some the electrical wall plugs replaced and others installed. Anyone know if the product will work in such an old house?
973672
Take the platform off and look inside. You most likely have a wire that has come loose. You have not given enough details for me to make a further analysis. You must expand the question and give us more details.
1536892
No, my audio contractor just marked the area where the speaker wire needed to come out of the wall and the drywall installers were careful of that location. So no, i can't see a situation where you would really need it.
1436531
I believe the manual said it does not locate cables underground as it would require a more powerful transmitter and more sensitive receiver. It is meant for indoors behind drywall which is only 6 inches thick instead of 6 feet underground. I have traced cable from one side of the house to the other side, approximately 90 feet.
290720
I haven't tried any romex yet. Works very well on single wires. I have been stripping mainly 12 and 10. I don't see why it wouldn't work though.
2055762
No romex wiring is not included in wall kit.Home depot sells it by the foot.Connectors are sold in electrical
139898
With three failures in a row I would (from 30 years of being an industrial electrician) I would inspect your wall sockets. Sometimes these are just connected with the "push" in cheapo deal(It's common in cheaply built homes) instead of the much better wire wrapped and secured by the screw terminal type. I've dealt with situations, even though I would get 120 volts on the meter, things wouldn't run (in this case a forced air furnace). It was an old home and by installing new receptacles and securing the wires properly to the terminals I cured the problem. Good luck.
1407262
Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda selective sensitivity signal tracer.Peace! Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda... » Read More Hello, I have no idea, was just curious about the item and thought I could use it to possibly track down a wall switch that goes nowhere in our house. turn off all breakers but the circuit the switch is on and check for a signal thru the wall with the switch on and follow it, have not tried yet. Just checked around a few wires and it does sense the electricity. I think the deal on it detecting cameras is that you can see the infrared with it or something. Have not had time to really check, it may just be a barely useful gimmick. But I hope I can trace the wire. It may make a cool kinda selective sensitivity signal tracer.Peace! « Show Less
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I just plugged it into the 120 VAC outlet in my wall. It comes with a cord already attached, so no messing around with wires & wirenuts, which is nice. Of course, I had to install that outlet & outlet box because the disposal I replaced was powered by a piece of romex that came directly out of the wall through the hole cut for the sink drain pipe. Talk about builders taking short cuts!