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Default Is there a circuit breaker locator tool that actually works?

On Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:37:06 -0800, Frank B Denman
wrote:

This sounds promising. What specs should I look for on the Amprobe? Or
can I likely get probe that runs off my Fluke 77?

Frank

On Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:30:35 -0500, "John Grabowski"
wrote:


"Frank B Denman" wrote in message
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I've got a Sperry CS-500A that is essentially useless. It is never able
to narrow its detection to a single breaker.

Would appreciate recommendations for a better tool, if one exists. The
budget is ~$100.



My old reliable tracer was an analog Amprobe and a pigtail socket with a
flasher button and a 100 watt light bulb. Plug the pigtail socket into the
outlet you are trying to trace and clip the Amprobe over each wire in the
circuit breaker panel until you see the needle jumping up and down. This
works for the neutral conductor as well.

Frank Denman
Denman Systems
(please remove the x from my email address)


Sure, you can get a clamp on current probe for your 77.