In Need of tone genertor/cable tracer

three_jeeps · 2021-08-26T18:30:08+00:00

I need to trace some cables (phone catv, ethernet) throughout a house. An inexpensive tone generator would work but I don't have one. Any recomme ndations for an inexpensive one? or alternatives? I rigged a 1.5V battery holder with alligator clips to be used in conjunction with a modified LED ' probe' flashlight which will work. Looking for alternative ideas. I did make a 'break out box' for the rj45 and rj11 sockets where needed. Thanks j

Aug 26, 2021 22 Replies

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Phil Allison 4 years ago

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** It would be a plus to put a triac dimmer controlled load on the end of that cable run.

..... Phil

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Tim R 4 years ago

Dang, that's a good idea. I was thinking a heater plus a lamp with led and CFL, but the dimmer sounds good.

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brucek 4 years ago

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