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Accurate Circuit Identification: This Circuit Breaker Finder uses a two-step learning process for precise results. The receiver first scans and learns the panel, then compares signals to accurately locate the correct breaker while minimizing interference. For best accuracy, keep the probe fully flush against the breaker panel during scanning
3-in-1 Electrical Tester: The transmitter functions as an outlet tester that detects 7 common wiring faults and performs standard GFCI testing. The receiver features Non-Contact Voltage detection to check for live voltage before touching wires or outlets. This all-in-one solution enhances safety and enables fast, reliable troubleshooting in residential or commercial settings
LCD Display with Clear Alerts: The receiver features a large dual-color backlit screen showing signal strength and scan modes. LED indicators and an audible beep clearly confirm the correct breaker, ensuring easy identification in noisy or low-light panels. A built-in flashlight adds convenience, ideal for homeowners, DIYers, and electricians needing clear diagnostics
Innovative Nesting Design: Designed for convenience, the receiver includes a dedicated slot that allows both units to nest together securely when not in use. This compact storage solution reduces the risk of misplacing components and enhances portability, making the Circuit Breaker Finder easier to carry and manage during fieldwork
Complete Accessory Kit with Carrying Case: This Circuit Breaker Finder kit includes a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter, light socket adapter, and alligator clip adapter for expanded compatibility with various outlets and fixtures. It also comes with 2 AAA batteries and a user manual, while the carrying case keeps all components organized and easy to transport
RJ –
Works as advertised, great value
I am NOT an electrician, just a home owner with the desire and freedom to work on my home’s systems. This is legal in my state with proper permits. Over the years, I have assembled basic tools to do the job. While I can test the circuits of my home, own a multi meter, outlet tester and a non contact circuit tester, I have never owned a circuit tracing system. When the Venlab Circuitbreaker Finder became available, I jumped at the chance and glad I did so.The order came well package with no damage. The small zipper case actually holds the tool and all accessories.The most important thing I can share with you is to take your time and read the instructions before playing with your new toy. I have this defect but have learned it will make things go further if I exercise the proper restraint. The instructions are adequate and provide a basic understanding but I really think the color printed card, included as a second separate piece, may contain be the key to you success use of this tool. It clarifies how to teach the tool about your particular circuit breaker box and it’s circuits. The this card comes separately in your case and is easily overlooked. It is so important, I taped it to the original instruction. Don’t worry, that last page is blank and you can do so without losing any information. I imagine Venlab might consolidate this addition into it’s instructions in the future so just be just sure you have the clearer more complete instructions about mapping your circuit box before tracing your circuits. I have included a photo below.The tools are well made and function as promised. With no contact circuit testing, you must go slow as you move the wand over the circuit box to get the best results. My home’s circuits are well mapped [or so I thought] and posted in my box. I used laborious old fashioned and time consuming methods. So, after following those mapping directions, I found almost all my circuits matchedVenlab’s circuit breaker finder’s results only disagreed in two cases; two outlets in my home were mapped to different circuit breakers. Upon additional checking on my part I found the Venlab tester to be correct!Although I have used plug-in types of outlet testers for years, I discovered the Venlab’s plug-in to provide more information out the outlet’s status, used two colors to do so and was much brighter and easier to see. This device will also check your ground fault outlets and do a better job than the normally attached test button on the outlet itself.This tool also has small led light on its business end but you might not find how to turn it on without reading those directions.The tools non contact tester [ to check for hot wires] works in a slightly way. Different at least from my testers.. I believe it is NOT a replacement for similar tools on the market, but is differently a great addition because it senses the FLOW of electricity and it appears to be very selective to distance and placement to circuit.I tested numerous outlets, all “hot” but not actively supplying electricity to an appliance or light. I was doing this testing with outlet plates attached so I was a little father away from live wires. My original circuit testers would activate even outside the box with a plastic cover plate attached if the outlet was “hot”, Of course, this is a good thing but when you are inside the box it is sometimes frustrating because you constantly get false positives when you check each wire in the close quarters of an electrical outlet. I think it is important to NOT rely one one testing instrument and also KNOW you the advantages and limitations of your testing equipment .Your testing package also has an adapter to test standard lamp sockets. Be warned you might find a status of “open neutral” with simple lamps as they are sometimes not wired with a neutral wire, only ground and hot. You allow the ability to test bare wires. This in important tool but dangerous was you are required to handle the bare wires before testing the circuit. I can be do if can make sure the circuit is DEAD before doing. Just an reminder.In the end I like the new capabilities provide and strongly suggest you consider this tool.
Chris M. –
Robust tool, but accuracy is questionable
This review is for the VENLAB Circuit Breaker Finder with LCD Display. The product includes a circuit tester, GFCI circuit tester (which can also determine whether or not an outlet’s wiring is correct), various adapters, operating instructions, a carrying case, and two AAA batteries. (The batteries I received were brand name batteries which is a nice change from the typical no-name brand that is usually shipped with these types of products.)I like that this product includes clear, easy-to-understand operating instructions, and the carrying case with built-in elastic straps keeps everything nice and neat when not in use. The tester feels like a robust tool: solid and well built. The LCD display is clean and easy to read. Red and green LEDs and audible alerts make it easy to determine whether or not a circuit is live or not without necessarily needing to refer to the screen.Now for some of my observations about the product’s accuracy: First, the NCV tester seems to be fairly good. I checked several live light switches and outlets with the cover on and found the NCV tester almost always alerted to some level of voltage, although the degree of the alert varied. Next, with the covers off (and the wiring exposed), the NCV tester accurately identified all live wiring. So far, so good.The GFCI tester was also accurate in my testing. It correctly identified that my outlets had been wired correctly, and the GFCI check button worked as designed.The one area where I discovered some issues (and the reason for my one-star deduction) concerns the circuit breaker identification function. I tested several different outlets in my home (each from a separate circuit) and attempted to identify their associated breaker in my circuit breaker box. I followed the instructions properly and performed two scans for each test as directed. (This tool requires two separate scans: the first for “learning” and the second for scanning/identification.) The good news is that the tester always alerted on the correct circuit breaker. The bad news is that the tester also alerted on 2-5 additional (unrelated) circuit breakers for every outlet I checked. Before anyone thinks that there might be an issue with my home’s wiring, please know that I’ve previously checked my circuit breakers using a similar tool from another manufacturer. The other tool has never had any issues identifying the correct circuit breaker, and it never alerted on any breaker except the one correctly associated with the outlet being tested. My conclusion is that this particular tester might be overly sensitive to stray signals.Overall, this isn’t a bad tool, but I think it could be improved. The NCV, GFCI checker, and outlet wiring functions worked well for me, but the circuit breaker identification function needs some fine tuning.