Klein Tools VDV500-820 Wire Tracer Tone Generator and Probe Kit Continuity Tester for Ethernet, Telephone, Speaker, Coax, Video, and Data Cables, RJ45, RJ11, RJ12

Works perfectly, and worth every penny. Accurate and makes it easy to trace/detect wires and network cables. Can use with a third party tone generator as well! I used it to trace wires back to a patch panel.

I didn't know this tool existed. I saw a video on Youtube when trying to find out why one of my plugs wasn't getting power. I was so frustrated i was about to start carving holes in my walls to figure the problem. This tool lead me right to the problem. A plug in a diffrent room was wired poorly and i was able to fix it in minutes! What a life saver! Works well:It gives off a strong signle even when your far away from the plug so it's very easy to track down the problem

I had all the outlets from one breaker go out...but breaker was fine. Was at the end of my patience and ordered this toner and probe. I watched a view youtube videos on how to calibrate it and within minutes I found my problem. The tool worked perfectly. However, do NOT use the batteries it came with. Upon delivery I put the batteries in, played with it for awhile, to be sure I knew how to use. The next day I get out, ready to trace. The probe turns out, but won't pick up the signal from the toner. I was stumped, it worked 12 hours earlier. I decide to package it up and return, which meant removing the brand news batteries it came with. Opened the battery case and found one battery had leaked all over the inside. I took it out, cleaned it up and put in fresh batteries and worked great. Tool great, batteries very bad!!!

The Klein Tools VDV500-820 Wire Tracer Tone Generator and Probe Kit is a top-notch tool for anyone working with cables! Here's what I love:- *Easy to use*: The tone generator and probe make it simple to identify and trace cables.- *Versatile*: Works with a wide range of cables, including Ethernet, telephone, speaker, coax, video, and data cables.- *Accurate*: Quickly identifies cable continuity and faults.- *Durable*: Built to withstand tough job sites.Pros- Easy cable tracing and identification- Works with multiple cable types- Accurate and reliable- Durable constructionCons- it is hard to tone when there is interference of radio frequencies.This kit is a must-have for electricians, network technicians, and DIY enthusiasts. The Klein Tools brand is known for quality, and this product delivers. Highly recommended!

I removed a shed from our yard and somehow the electric wire got buried when the land was resurfaced.We had a switch for the shed wire so we simply turned it off. However, we later wanted to use the electric at our dock so we needed to find the end of the wire. The Tracer tone allowed me to find the wire and follow it from the entry point to the "dead end." It had been several years since the shed had been removed and I didn't know within 15' where the wire would be - nor at what depth. This tracer allowed me to locate the location and when I dug 18" down, I found the wire end. Little mess and, if I hadn't upset an inground wasp nest, it would have been a very simple process!

I recently had the chance to test out the Klein Tools VDV500-820 Wire Tracer, and I’m really impressed with its performance. If you’re working in electrical or telecom troubleshooting, this tool is a real lifesaver.

Worked great for tracing ethernet wires for a POE security system. The wires disappeared and reappeared throughout the house and this made quick work of know where each wire terminated, cut, etc.It probably does so much more, but did the job I needed it to. Well built and will be using it more often.

Make sure you watch a video that tells you how to make the pairing initial adjustments when the devices are turned on and adjust the sensitivity; makes a huge difference for first time users. I was able to track down a hidden GFCI outlet that was behind some cabinets in a garage and protected all the outside lights. Also, some of the batteries that came with my unit were almost dead, took me a little bit to figure out why the unit turned on but didn't seem to work properly. Great product for tracking dead circuits; I highly recommend it.