Can it check if romex wire is hot without cutting the romex protective cover? Need to find a hot circuit in attic for ceiling fan installation
1472530
Yes it has three different indicators red light for hot blue for cold and it blinks red for low power just touch the tool to the wire
1472531
In my opinion it can do that easily. You might have to go around the circumference of the Romex to get an accurate reading.
1472532
Yes it can when it works. It's just not reliable product. I've been a licensed Electrician for over ten years. I will never stray from Fluke again. If its working correctly it should work for finding the hot wire. I just used the tester twice worked good the first time and would not work the next time. Its less than a month old.
1472533
This type of tool can sense a hot circuit through both the individual leads's insulation and the sheath insulation. However, I don't know if this particular product will reliably do so. I have had to spend more time and effort than I would like getting a result that I was certain I could trust. Please note Trina Buchanan's response, too; she has the credentials. A different model or brand might be better for you.
93359
Should be able to trace any wire just don't try to trace a powered wire (EX: 110v) shut it off first
1920357
you will need to run a romex wire to connect to the recepticle to get 120ac. it's easy if you are using a drywall framed fireplace .. and .. have a basement underneath it!
2152509
It is good for Romex. yes you will have to run it through twice. I am and industrial electrician and have run 1000's of feet of 600mcm down to #12awg through this machine without any problems at all. This was and excellent purchase.
1265431
I don't know that it would detect behind lath and plaster, especially with knob and tiube wiring. I had no problem following live romex behind drywall, the adjustable sensitivity works well for this, but the extra depth of the lath and plaster might be a problem.
1082943
Yes. Make sure you have all power removed (breaker open) if you don't have certified electrical safety gloves when removing the cover.
1282462
I used 12/2 Romex on a 20A breaker. At Home Depot I bought a Leviton Surge Protector Outlet!!! YES OUTLET by Leviton. I was able to mount the box with the Surge Proection outlet inside the box. Mounting the box Between the bracket on a Cheetah 55" Tv single arm wall mount so everything is hidden. I jumped from my existing outlet so I didnt use the cord that came with the kit. The install was much cleaner and I didnt loose a socket.
1888347
Yes, black button is used to test gfci, nothing different on unprotected outlets.
275325
You can take the cover off and check to see if there is a fuse inside that it may have blown. I would think it would take out the fuse before it burned up the unit.
1093264
No. Best to use wire nuts. I seem to recall there were 2 black wires for the hot and switch-leg (doesn't matter). If you have any questions recommend you contact a professional electrician.
2115013
Yes, I recommend looking up instruction on proper wiring before hand. Also the ITC-100 is now available and it displays in fahrenheit
1652525
Just buy a 12 gauge extension cord and cut off the receptacle end to expose the black, white and ground wires which you can attach to the fan. It is more flexible than trying to use Romex or BX cables.
1517705
Good question. I can tell you it will not accodate standard 14 gauge soild copper wiring. if you are using this in your house you will need to connect a smaller gauge wire to the romex wiring. the connection terminals are very small on the supply side
386194
If it says Leviton...you can't go wrong. I noticed it was overly easy to wire strip the stuff after I shortened the leads. But who cares..once the socket deteriorates the wire is going to overheat anyway. Good luck. Also...the real problem is how to reattach the socket after it is removed from the socket housing. Factory guys are using some kind of proprietary rivet. I used 1 and a half inch #6-32 brass screws instead. Then used dikes to cut them off after I double nutted them. Good Luck. ...Jeff...
1123269
I think the thermostat is "hard-wired" in, but it's part of the lead wires between the panel and the fan, so if you're a master electrician you could probably cut the wires yourself to remove the thermostat mid-line, then splice them back together to bypass it, but that would probably void any warrantees.
1276671
I suspect your professional installer did not provide power to the constant hot (usually yellow wire) this wire must have a continuous 12 volts(not switched) look at your manual, take it back!
1239438
Yes of course, but I do not recommend it. Buyer with this problem should use a licensed electrician. I did it myself but did not have wiring problems I could not solve, like a junction box. Problem #2, this unit requires three switches, light, fan, and heater. Another item you need an intake pipe from the roof for clean air. I only delay was waiting for a replacement intake vent that had a flapper valve that was broken. Good luck, this unit works very well and replaces a 25 year unit.