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As per the title I am looking for recommendations for a new fuse finder / cable tracer. Not worried about the price more the accuracy of the instrument.
 
I've got a martindale unit that needs power at one end for the tone to generate. The socket and see unit has batteries that you can use on a dead circuit, might be useful.
I've only used mine once. I generally use my warbling socket tester and listen for the silence but as I'm domestic that's most often possible.
See what others recommend.
 
I have a Martindale too. I do not use it much these days , but it did the job.
 
ihave a martingdale, the bleeper has stopped working. martingdale says it's not worth repairing.so much for after sales service.
 
I've got a martindale unit that needs power at one end for the tone to generate. The socket and see unit has batteries that you can use on a dead circuit, might be useful.
I've only used mine once. I generally use my warbling socket tester and listen for the silence but as I'm domestic that's most often possible.
See what others recommend.
Power at one end is fine but I need it to be spot on accurate at the other.
 
So I eventually went for the Martindale CD1000 unit. Have been using it for the last 3 days with spot on accuracy in what can only be described as a challenging installation as it was overseas and by no means to UK standards. At a smidge over £300 it has paid for itself at least twice over. Roll on next weekend until I have to go back and complete the survey lol.
 
So I eventually went for the Martindale CD1000 unit. Have been using it for the last 3 days with spot on accuracy in what can only be described as a challenging installation as it was overseas and by no means to UK standards. At a smidge over £300 it has paid for itself at least twice over. Roll on next weekend until I have to go back and complete the survey lol.

Have to say that looks like a rather nice bit of kit :)
 
Have to say that looks like a rather nice bit of kit :)
Was going to go for the Mardindale FD650 at around £100 ish but glad now that I got the higher end model.
 

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