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  • Oct 20, 2013, 04:35 PM
    JIMROSE
    Circuit tracer
    I think I have a broken or disconnected line. Is there a low cost tracer that I can use to scan the wires and find it.
  • Oct 20, 2013, 05:12 PM
    stanfortyman
    Honestly, no.
    Why do you think the problem is in the line? This is actually pretty rare.
    More likely it is in a splice, junction, or at a device termination.
  • Oct 21, 2013, 05:11 AM
    JIMROSE
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    Honestly, no.
    Why do you think the problem is in the line? This is actually pretty rare.
    More likely it is in a splice, junction, or at a device termination.

    You are probably right, but how do I find where the termination is located. Thanks
  • Oct 21, 2013, 05:13 AM
    JIMROSE
    [QUOTE=JIMROSE;3572671]You are probably right, but how do I find where the termination is located. Thanks JIMROSE
  • Oct 21, 2013, 10:31 AM
    creahands
    Pull the outlet where you know it is not working. Check the wires to see if broken. If set in speed connections move to screws. These are usually the culprit. If it is good, check any wires that are nutted together. Replace outlet and move to next one.

    Chuck

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