The General Tools CL10 Cable & Pipe Locator is a two-piece circuit and conduit tracer that will help you hunt down electrical cables and metallic, water, gas or drain pipes without ripping apart the walls. It can reveal metallic infrastructure up to 6.6 ft. (2m) behind walls, above ceilings or under floors. It also allows users to easily trace circuits, identify breakers, detect open and short-circuits and safely demo walls. The General CL10 transmitter and receiver (which both have integrated flashlights) utilize eight channels to avoid interference, and a large LCD screen shows you both signal and direction. At under $250, the CL10 looks to be a real bargain.
General Tools CL10 Features
- Reveals and locates hidden infrastructure up to 6.6 ft. (2m) behind it
- Eliminates need to find and read construction drawings before starting a job
- Transmitter and receiver communicate on any of eight channels and display readings on a multi-function graphic LCD
- Both units also include a flashlight (for illuminating dark areas) and a buzzer
- Identify breakers associated with an energized or de-energized AC outlet
- Transmitter can also operate as an AC/DC voltmeter with a range of 12 to 600V
- Transmitter has three power levels; receiver has variable sensitivity
- Receiver display can be backlit
- Compatible with one- or two-pole circuits
- Second transmitter is available to make locating short-circuits and cable leaks more accurate
- Used with a metal rod, system can locate blockages and constrictions in plastic pipes
- Transmitter is powered by one 9V battery; receiver by six AAA batteries
Transmitter
- Output Frequency: 125 kHz
- Measurement Range/Accuracy in Voltmeter Mode: 12 to 600VDC or VAC (@60Hz)/ñ2.5%
- Display: LCD, with function display and column chart
- Overvoltage Rating: CAT III 300V
- Current Consumption: 31mA (min), 115mA (max)
- Operating Temperature: 32ø to 104øF (0ø to 40øC) @ 80% RH
- Storage Temperature: -4ø to 140øF (-20ø to 60øC) @ 80% RH
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.7 in. (190 x 89 x 42.5mm)
- Weight Without battery: 12.7 oz. (360g)
- With battery: 14.8 oz. (420g)
- Power Source: 9V battery
Receiver
- Tracking Depth (max): In cable locating mode: 2m for one-pole circuit, 0.5m for two-pole circuit, 2.5m for single-loop
- line; in grid voltage identification mode: 0.4m
- Display: LCD, with function display and column chart
- Current Consumption: 32mA (min), 89mA (max)
- Operating Temperature: 32ø to 104øF (0ø to 40øC) ) @ 80% RH
- Storage Temperature: -4ø to 140øF (-20ø to 60øC) @ 80% RH
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in. (242 x 78 x 39mm)
- Weight Without batteries: 9.9 oz. (280g)
- With battery: 12.3 oz. (350g)
- Power Source: 6 AAA batteries
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Includes: Transmitter, Receiver, 1 set of 5 ft. (1.5m) Long Red and Black Test Leads with 1 Pair Each Attachable Test Probes and Alligator Clips, Grounding Rod, 9V Battery, 6 AAA Batteries, Soft Carrying Case
General Tools CL10 Price: $250
