Cable tracer / fuse finder

[Sintra]

As per the title I am looking for recommendations for a new fuse finder / cable tracer. Not worried about the price more the accuracy of the instrument.

 

[Rpa07]

I've got a martindale unit that needs power at one end for the tone to generate. The socket and see unit has batteries that you can use on a dead circuit, might be useful.
I've only used mine once. I generally use my warbling socket tester and listen for the silence but as I'm domestic that's most often possible.
See what others recommend.

 

[ruston]

I have a Martindale too. I do not use it much these days , but it did the job.

 

[telectrix]

ihave a martingdale, the bleeper has stopped working. martingdale says it's not worth repairing.so much for after sales service.

 

[Sintra]

I've got a martindale unit that needs power at one end for the tone to generate. The socket and see unit has batteries that you can use on a dead circuit, might be useful.
I've only used mine once. I generally use my warbling socket tester and listen for the silence but as I'm domestic that's most often possible.
See what others recommend.

Power at one end is fine but I need it to be spot on accurate at the other.

 

[SparkyAndGeorge]

May I recommend the Fluke Pro3000. Fantastic bit of kit.

 

[7029 dave]

I have the martindale, does the job.

 

[sparkdog]

Martindale also, which works well.

 

[stevethesparks]

There's a analogue and a digital version of the Martindale (or at least there was) the digital will be dearer, but is very good imho.

 

[SparkySy]

I had to buy one recently and ended up with a TIS one from CEF, it was about £50 but I was surprised to find it works really well.
Sy

 

[pirate]

Sent online form for Fluke, 7 days ago, due to recall...no response yet

 

[pirate]

I know that thread's closed, but just saying...

 

[SparkyChick]

I know that thread's closed, but just saying...

The thread originally raised about it is still open...

! * Fluke Product Recall * ! - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/fluke-product-recall.168421/page-2

 

[Sintra]

So I eventually went for the Martindale CD1000 unit. Have been using it for the last 3 days with spot on accuracy in what can only be described as a challenging installation as it was overseas and by no means to UK standards. At a smidge over £300 it has paid for itself at least twice over. Roll on next weekend until I have to go back and complete the survey lol.

 

[rapparee]

May I recommend the Fluke Pro3000. Fantastic bit of kit.

I have a fluke intellitone 200

It was well worth the money