Cable Tone Generator & Probe

[BuckarooBanzai]

I need to check for a few wire shorts in my house wiring and require a cable tone generator & probe to track the wiring behind some surface cement work. Does anyone know of a source for one of these kits - preferably cheap as I will not use often. As I live in the sticks in Surin a source that had a web page and would ship would be ideal but any info would be appreciated. Thanks for any help that can be provided.

[longball53098]

I think this is what you are looking for? May not be the price you want though

Tracers

Edit to change the link

Edited April 14, 2011 by longball53098

[gregb]

We used to call them "warblers". These guys are pretty good for test equipment.

http://www.protronics.co.th/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask2-04.tpl&product_id=564&category_id=85&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=248〈=th

[howto]

A continuity tester...

a visual indicator unit, cheap, very easy to build (only 4 parts) ...

http://www.simple-el...transistor.html

- 1, 2 AA 1.5v battery holder

- 1, 9013 transistor

- 1, green LED

- 1, 15K ohm resistor

Kits for science projects can be found here,

perhaps in the educational section,

my son built one last year at school,

but I don't know where the teacher got them.

Only does audio.

It's simply a square cube (transistor+piezo)

and a 2xAA battery holder.

Inexpensive.

Google continuity tester.

And many multimeters have a continuity function...

Amorn or China Town...

Edited April 14, 2011 by howto

[howto]

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Edited April 14, 2011 by howto

[BuckarooBanzai]

Thanks all for your input. I will check into the resources although it is disheartening to see 4000 baht plus when they sell inexpensive ones in the US for about $20.

howto - although a tone generator and probe is a continuity tester it allows you to do so without direct contact to the conductor on the probe side. This means you can find hidden breaks in continuity behind wall coverings. That way you don't have to rip out a whole wall to find a break. They are pretty nifty tools. See below if you want to see one in action. Thanks again all!

Edited April 14, 2011 by BuckarooBanzai

[howto]

Oops... Buckaroo my apologies...

never dawned on me you were alluding to that device...

I used those extensively many years ago while at ATT and Sprint.

Back then they were very expensive, over usd 1000-

I'm amazed at the prices you mentioned, usd 20~

(even the Bt 4000 is a surprise)

I could certainly use one.

Could you please update this thread with the results of your quest?

Cheers.

[BuckarooBanzai]

Oops... Buckaroo my apologies...

never dawned on me you were alluding to that device...

I used those extensively many years ago while at ATT and Sprint.

Back then they were very expensive, over usd 1000-

I'm amazed at the prices you mentioned, usd 20~

(even the Bt 4000 is a surprise)

I could certainly use one.

Could you please update this thread with the results of your quest?

Cheers.

howto - It's interesting to do a search on Ebay where you will find a myriad of the devices at all different price levels.

The problem I have had is that those who ship worldwide add so much to the shipping cost and with the potential

import taxes etc. I have not bothered pursuing this. But it is an interesting search all the same to see what is available.

Will re-post if I find one locally at a good price.

Thanks again.

[longball53098]

I would suggest having a friend carry one over here in their bags next trip. Light weight and easy to pack.

[howto]

fwiw...

A while back, I recall bangkokimages mentioned / reviewed

www.shipito.com ( http://www.shipito.com/ )

on his site

http://www.bangkokim...erm-Update.aspx

Perhaps worth looking into...

[Mrjlh]

Try looking here. I've seen what you want but can't remember where.

http://thailand.rs-online.com/web/

[longball53098]

Try looking here. I've seen what you want but can't remember where.

http://thailand.rs-online.com/web/

Look at post #2 I already sent him there.