Wire Tracer Info

PAterminator

I've got some money burning a hole in my pocket for a wire tracer. I've been looking at the ideal, amprobe and greenlee brands.My primary use will be residetial and light commercial. I've heard some negative comments about the greenlee, but then again, it costs the least. Does anyone have a good recomendation for one? My budget is $1000 or less. I found the amprobe AT-2005 for $905.Is that a good choice or are the others good as well?

randomkiller

Had good luck with the ones from Ideal.

mdshunk

I think the AT-2005 is quickly becoming the new standard tracer as people retire the old standard, which used to be the 3M equipment.

mickeyco

Send it to:

mickeyco
P.O. Box 123
Chicago, Il 60610

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PAterminator

I liked the AT-2005, besides used off of e-bay, has any body seen a better price then $905?

mdshunk

That's a good price, in my opinion. Don't forget to check with your local supply house. Sometimes they can really surprise you. I got a better price locally on a Ridgid See Snake than I was able to find online.

MechanicalDVR

How much did you get it for? I want to get one soon.

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mdshunk

I got the SeeSnake Micro, and it was 217 dollars for the whole kit.

MechanicalDVR

What comes in the kit?

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mdshunk

http://www.electriciantalk.com/showthread.php?t=1210

Be sure to check out the video's of it in use. Handy for heat exchanger inspections, I feel sure.

MechanicalDVR

Thanks for the info, I hope to pick one up by the end of the week. I know it will be good for heat exchangers but, I hope it will have many other uses.

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randomkiller

I was in the shop tonight for a class and I asked about the tracers we have. The newest are Tempo, a 508s and a Tracker 2, the guys say the tracker is really good and it runs @200 less than the amprobe.

firemike

I just saw one at HD for $199.99. I didn't look to close, is it the same kit???

Looks like a useful tool if it works.

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Sparky Joe

I saw 3' extensions for the snake at Codale yesterday, no price listed of course

PAterminator

OK, I made up my mind and ordered the AT-2005. Since I'm not broke yet, I've been thinking about adding a megger to my tool collection. Any reccomendations for a model for basic troubleshooting tasks? I haven't used them very much, so I don't know if digital or analog is more practical. I want to try to keep it under $300.

mdshunk

Extech 403360

http://www.extech.com/instrument/pro...50/403360.html

about 150 bucks.


or the Megger MIT-200

http://www.megger.com/aen/products/P...ils.php?ID=712

about 300 bucks

randomkiller

I have been looking for a new megger myself, MD have you used either of those yourself? Don't know anything about Extech. I like the Amprobe model they had at my last job but it is over $500 so thats out of my budget.
Thanks, Mac

mdshunk

I have the Extech one noted, and another similar one that is a Supco M-500 (about 100 bucks). I also have a bigger higher voltage one that gets used maybe once a year, since it must weigh 40 pounds, bit it was a couple K, used. .

randomkiller

Thanks for the info, I will look into the Extech, I have a Supco now that needs to be upgraded. I like to have my own in my bag just incase I need to check out a motor or compressor that hasnt been run or hooked up in a while and you know "it was just fine before" according to the gc.