Does such an item exist....

Have you waded through this thread?

Yes. Just now. Thanks!

(Holey Moley!)

--Winston

take the handset to the panel to see when it loses power.

That's one of the caveats of the CB tracer, you have to turn off ALL the CB or it won't work. It's a continuity issue.

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Err... not sure I understand.

I just bought this:

If I understand it, I plug one end into an outlet, then go outside to the breaker and find which outlet it's plugged into. No need to shut anything off, correct?

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No. The plug in part impresses a tracer signal on the conductors. The tracer signal will flow everywhere that there is continuity, including past the main. To isolate the breaker that provides power to the socket that the plug in part is plugged into that breaker MUST be off. = Otherwise the tracer signal appears in the whole building.=20

HTH

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That contradicts the manual:

Note: Due to the proximity of other electrical wiring it is possible for the receiver to indicate a signal on multiple breakers. To locate the proper breaker it may be necessary to listen for the loudest beeping and watch for the highest L.E.D. indication to identify the proper breaker.

As the transmitter - that plugs into the wall - has no battery, if there's no power, it can't send a signal.

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And no manufacturer ever lied?

Err .. huh? Lied about what?