Pros:
- Includes storage case and two 9V batteries
- RF "Tone" mode works well to trace open circuits
- Can help locate faults not detectable by multi-meters
- Sound signal makes wire tracing intuitive
- Identifies open circuit location with reasonable accuracy
- Helpful for automotive wiring diagnostics
- Straightforward setup and usage
- Green LED indicator for short detection in "Conductivity" mode
Cons:
- Uses 9V batteries which are more costly than AAs
- Beep volume decreases gradually, requiring practice to interpret
- "Conductivity" mode is basic and less effective than a multimeter
- No abrupt beep stop at fault location may confuse beginners
- Accuracy of pinpointing fault takes time to master
- Beep volume is a little low and may not work well in a noisy garage
The Zzxker Electrical Circuit Tracer, Transmitter and Receiver Set has a decent quality. It comes with a storage case and includes two 9V batteries. In a typical application, the transmitter emits an RF signal through either the red or the black alligator clip. The receiver detects this signal, and the louder the beep, the stronger the signal.
This tool is ideal for identifying an open circuit in the middle of a long wire. This is called "Tone" mode. You set up the transmitter at one end of the wire, then use the receiver to trace the wire from that point. If the wire is not broken, the beeping should continue all the way to the end. However, if there's an open circuit, the beep starts to fade as you pass over the fault. The volume drops significantly by about 2 to 3 inches after the break point. With some practice, I was able to locate the fault with decent accuracy. It is a handy device that performs a task no multimeter can do. I am delighted with its effectiveness.
The transmitter can also operate in "Conductivity" mode using both clips. When a short is detected, a green LED lights up. This mode is a bit primitive, and a multimeter does the job better. In my opinion, the real value of this product is in the RF tracing “Tone” mode.
Overall, this circuit tracer works well for finding breaks in long wires. It takes practice to use "Tone" mode effectively. I just wish it used AA batteries, as 9V ones are more expensive. I'm glad I ordered this special-purpose tool. It should be very useful for car wiring and electrical work.
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Product Description
Great for locating an open circuit in a wire
Pros: - Includes storage case and two 9V batteries - RF "Tone" mode works well to trace open circuits - Can help locate faults not detectable by multi-meters - Sound signal makes wire tracing intuitive - Identifies open circuit location with reasonable accuracy - Helpful for automotive wiring diagnostics - Straightforward setup and usage - Green LED indicator for short detection in "Conductivity" mode Cons: - Uses 9V batteries which are more costly than AAs - Beep volume decreases gradually, requiring practice to interpret - "Conductivity" mode is basic and less effective than a multimeter - No abrupt beep stop at fault location may confuse beginners - Accuracy of pinpointing fault takes time to master - Beep volume is a little low and may not work well in a noisy garage The Zzxker Electrical Circuit Tracer, Transmitter and Receiver Set has a decent quality. It comes with a storage case and includes two 9V batteries. In a typical application, the transmitter emits an RF signal through either the red or the black alligator clip. The receiver detects this signal, and the louder the beep, the stronger the signal. This tool is ideal for identifying an open circuit in the middle of a long wire. This is called "Tone" mode. You set up the transmitter at one end of the wire, then use the receiver to trace the wire from that point. If the wire is not broken, the beeping should continue all the way to the end. However, if there's an open circuit, the beep starts to fade as you pass over the fault. The volume drops significantly by about 2 to 3 inches after the break point. With some practice, I was able to locate the fault with decent accuracy. It is a handy device that performs a task no multimeter can do. I am delighted with its effectiveness. The transmitter can also operate in "Conductivity" mode using both clips. When a short is detected, a green LED lights up. This mode is a bit primitive, and a multimeter does the job better. In my opinion, the real value of this product is in the RF tracing “Tone” mode. Overall, this circuit tracer works well for finding breaks in long wires. It takes practice to use "Tone" mode effectively. I just wish it used AA batteries, as 9V ones are more expensive. I'm glad I ordered this special-purpose tool. It should be very useful for car wiring and electrical work.
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- Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2025
Pros:
- Includes storage case and two 9V batteries
- RF "Tone" mode works well to trace open circuits
- Can help locate faults not detectable by multi-meters
- Sound signal makes wire tracing intuitive
- Identifies open circuit location with reasonable accuracy
- Helpful for automotive wiring diagnostics
- Straightforward setup and usage
- Green LED indicator for short detection in "Conductivity" mode
Cons:
- Uses 9V batteries which are more costly than AAs
- Beep volume decreases gradually, requiring practice to interpret
- "Conductivity" mode is basic and less effective than a multimeter
- No abrupt beep stop at fault location may confuse beginners
- Accuracy of pinpointing fault takes time to master
- Beep volume is a little low and may not work well in a noisy garage
The Zzxker Electrical Circuit Tracer, Transmitter and Receiver Set has a decent quality. It comes with a storage case and includes two 9V batteries. In a typical application, the transmitter emits an RF signal through either the red or the black alligator clip. The receiver detects this signal, and the louder the beep, the stronger the signal.
This tool is ideal for identifying an open circuit in the middle of a long wire. This is called "Tone" mode. You set up the transmitter at one end of the wire, then use the receiver to trace the wire from that point. If the wire is not broken, the beeping should continue all the way to the end. However, if there's an open circuit, the beep starts to fade as you pass over the fault. The volume drops significantly by about 2 to 3 inches after the break point. With some practice, I was able to locate the fault with decent accuracy. It is a handy device that performs a task no multimeter can do. I am delighted with its effectiveness.
The transmitter can also operate in "Conductivity" mode using both clips. When a short is detected, a green LED lights up. This mode is a bit primitive, and a multimeter does the job better. In my opinion, the real value of this product is in the RF tracing “Tone” mode.
Overall, this circuit tracer works well for finding breaks in long wires. It takes practice to use "Tone" mode effectively. I just wish it used AA batteries, as 9V ones are more expensive. I'm glad I ordered this special-purpose tool. It should be very useful for car wiring and electrical work.
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- Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2025
- Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2025
Good for locating breaks and for tracing wires. Cant locate shorts but can tell if wires are shorted
I used this wire tracer for finding a fault in my landline and it works reasonably well for the price range. It works especially well for tracing/toning wires to find a break although it's not the greatest for detecting shorts. For example, I was able to hook up the emitter’s alligator clips to the tip and ring wires on my phone line and use the receiver to hear the tone at each connection point, phone jacks and wires throughout my home. The tone is loud and I like that it doesn't need to be directly touching a wire and the volume can be adjusted by using the rotary dial if needed.Good for locating breaks and for tracing wires. Cant locate shorts but can tell if wires are shorted
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2025
This tester is unable to locate a short circuit although it can tell you whether or not wires are shorted. The emitter has a continuity setting and the green LED will illuminate when there's less than 10 ohms resistance, indicating there's a short. This is something that can be done using a standard multimeter and I would've preferred if this was able to pinpoint where a short circuit may be. As a test, I twisted the tip and ring wires together on my phone line to make a short circuit and the receiver would only pick up a faint tone throughout the whole length of the wire instead of a solid tone up to the short.
Overall this works well for finding open circuits and for tracing wires and I suppose it can be used to determine whether or not a circuit is shorted although it's not very helpful for pin pointing where a short may be located. The build quality feels typical and it's made of rigid plastic with a corrugated steel sensor cable and strong alligator clips. The storage case holds everything together nicely without feeling excessively bulky.
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- Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2025
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- 鶹 customerReviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025
Good deal on wire tracer
- Joe GunnReviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
Don't waste your hard earned $$
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They always show how to find a break, but never a short...
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