Amprobe BT-120 Circuit Breaker Tracer
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Brand | Amprobe |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Product Dimensions | 5.8"D x 10.4"W x 12.2"H |
Circuit Breaker Type | Standard |
Number Of Poles | 1 |
About this item
- Identifies circuit breakers on energized 120V electrical systems
- Receiver always finds the right breaker - automatic sensitivity adjustment removes ambiguity from the search by indicating the correct breaker with light and sound
- The red LED indicator on the transmitter verifies that the receptacle is energized before receptacle or wiring maintenance
- Compatible with standard 90 to 120V AC 50/60Hz breaker system
- UL listed and complies with European Standard EN61010-1: 2001, Category II 120V
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 12.2 x 10.4 x 5.8 inches; 5.64 ounces
- Item model number : BT-120
- Date First Available : February 14, 2006
- Manufacturer : Amprobe
- ASIN : B005G7SC0M
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #275,406 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
- #485 in Magnetic Circuit Breakers
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Amprobe products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools undergo rigorous testing to ensure full compliance with the latest IEC and CE safety regulations in Fluke Safety labs for quality and safety you can trust.
From the manufacturer
BT-120 Circuit Breaker Tracer
Quality and safety, you can trust.
All Amprobe tools, including the Amprobe BT-120, are supported and designed by Fluke engineers with the customer in mind. Our products are built for safety, accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness to perform in a tough, professional environment for many years to come.
Amprobe BT-120 Circuit Breaker Tracer
Identify circuit breakers quickly and efficiently
The Amprobe breaker finder works on energized systems and is designed to quickly and easily identify breakers in residential and commercial environments. Automatic sensitivity adjustment removes ambiguity from the results of the tracing, and the receiver will clearly and quickly identify the breaker with sound and light. The BT-120 Circuit Breaker Tracer works on all electrical systems from 90 V to 120 V AC so you can meet the latest code requirements.
Key Features
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Automatic sensitivity adjustmentThe receiver always finds the right breaker - automatic sensitivity adjustment removes ambiguity from the search by indicating single, correct breaker with light and sound. |
Identifies circuit breaker locationPlug transmitter into an outlet and receiver will find the corresponding breaker. The red LED indicator on the transmitter verifies that the receptacle is energized before tracing, and when the LED is off it confirms that the correct breaker was switched off for that receptacle or wiring maintenance. |
Perfect for office, residential and HVAC applicationsWorks on all electrical systems from 90 to 120 VAC, microprocessor controlled, durable and dependable. |
Everything you need to get the job done!The kit comes complete with a transmitter, receiver, 9V Battery (installed), and user manual. |
Amprobe builds Rugged, Reliable and Safe test and measurement tools
With over 500 products worldwide, Amprobe has become a leading manufacturer of trusted electrical test tools for industrial, commercial and residential applications. Our products range from an extensive line of clamp meters and digital multimeters to industry-specific tools for residential/commercial electricians, HVAC/R technicians, utilities and industrial maintenance professionals. All Amprobe tools are designed and supported by Fluke engineers.
Amprobe BT-120 Circuit Breaker Tracer | Amprobe BT-250 Circuit Breaker Tester | Amprobe ECB50A Circuit Breaker Finder | Amprobe AT-6020 Advanced Wire Tracer Kit | Amprobe AT-6030 Advanced Wire Tracer Kit | Amprobe AT-7030 Advanced Wire Tracer Kit | |
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Voltage range | 90 V → 120 V | 90 V → 250 V | 100 V → 250 V | 0 to 600 V AC/DC | 0 to 600 V AC/DC with signal clamp up to 1000 V AC | 9-300 V, DC to 400 Hz, with signal clamp up to 600 V AC |
Quick scan and pinpoint breaker | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Locates energized and de-energized breakers and fuses | Only energized | Only energized | Only energized | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Traces energized and de-energized wires | - | - | Traces energized wires | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
CAT Rating (Transmitter & Receiver) | CAT II 120 V | CAT II 250 V | CAT III 150 V | CAT III 600 V | CAT III 600 V | CAT IV 300 V (Transmitter) CAT IV 600 V (Receiver) |
Non-contact voltage detection | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Signal clamp attachment | - | - | - | (optional) | ✓ | ✓ |
Attachment for Hot Stick adapter | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Backlight | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the quality, size, value, and ease of use of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that it's well made, fits easily into exterior outlets, and is good value for money. Customers are also happy with readability, and performance. That said, opinions are mixed on accuracy, and button.
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Customers like the performance of the electric circuit testing device. They say it works well, identifies the circuits as it is, and works well at testing GFCI receptacles. The indicator is clear to read, and the device is reliable. Some say that it is the best socket tester out there. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"This circuit breaker tracer works perfectly but you MUST follow the instructions...." Read more
"...Otherwise, the operation is flawless," Read more
"...They are physically identical and operate exactly the same...." Read more
"Just plug it in and check the chart right on the product. Works quickly and the option to tet pop your GFCI outlets is hand...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the electric circuit testing device. They say it is very reliable, well-made, and solid. Some customers also say that it is easy to use and locates the correct circuit breaker every time. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Accuracy was 100%. It will also identify the circuit in a bundle. Just touch it to the ROMEX shielding of each line. However...." Read more
"...Both tracers seem to work equally well at locating circuit breakers for me probably 99-percent of the time...." Read more
"...It seems to be made of a pretty sturdy plastic. At least, it doesn't seem light or fragile or anything like that...." Read more
"The BT-120 is a great tool. I am a general contractor and from time to time I have to cut power to lighting/power circuits...." Read more
Customers find the electric circuit testing device easy to use. For example, they mention it's super easy to set up and it saves a lot of time. Customers also appreciate the ease of pulling it out of the plug.
"...It's that easy!" Read more
"I liked it was easy to use, it located the correct circuit breaker every time...." Read more
"So easy to use!! If you buy a house, move into an apartment, or just don't have one, you should get one of these...." Read more
"...You probably won't need this very often but it sure makes the job easier when you do. Recommended. This one seems accurate." Read more
Customers like the value of the electric circuit testing device. They say it's good at the price, works to find problems, and saves them both time and money. They also say that it'll pay for itself in time saved the first time they use it.
"...But for the price and value it's good, and it does it's job. Just a little finnicky...." Read more
"...Price is just right too!" Read more
"Completely worth the money! The GFCI feature is a nice bonus...." Read more
"...This one has a reasonable price and seems to be fairly durable...." Read more
Customers like the readability of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that the receptacle is easily readable, the lights are easy to read, and the red color makes it easy to see in a tool box.
"...The lights are bright and clear, and easily readable regardless of how the receptacle is oriented...." Read more
"...It works well at testing GFCI receptacles and the indicator is clear to read, with the diagram right on top. Highly recommended." Read more
"...It has a good snug fit in sockets, red color makes it easy to see in tool box, etc. and it's rugged...." Read more
"...Outlets places upside-down may prove difficult to read as the chart on the tester faces down in this situation...." Read more
Customers like the size of the electric circuit testing device. They mention that it's convenient, small enough to fit in a small pocket, and solid. The plug sizes are standard, and the tool fits nicely in their hand.
"...Plug sizes seem pretty standard to me. No issues with fitting it into any outlets, and no hotdog in a hallway situations either." Read more
"...It has a good snug fit in sockets, red color makes it easy to see in tool box, etc. and it's rugged...." Read more
"...This is a very solid feeling tool & large enough to use easily but not too large. The lights are easy to read...." Read more
"it does seem to work, however the guide is small, and printed only one one side...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. Some mention that it is very accurate and easy to use, while others say that none of the readings were correct. The unique auto-calibration system ensures that the correct breaker is identified every time. However, some customers say that the calibration is a little tricky at first, and the unit repeatedly gave them false positive results.
"...Both of these tested then failed to give proper test readings. There must be something that comes loose from impact...." Read more
"...The unique auto-calibration system ensures that the correct breaker is identified every time without any false indications...." Read more
"The calibration is a little tricky at first...." Read more
"...Accuracy was 100%. It will also identify the circuit in a bundle. Just touch it to the ROMEX shielding of each line. However...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the button of the electric circuit testing device. Some mention that the test button works well and saves a lot of time, while others say that it is very sensitive and takes a very light touch to turn the device on.
"...There is one drawback to this particular tester - the power switch is too sensitive and it takes a very light touch to turn it on...." Read more
"...I highly recommend buying a case for it, as the button is very sensitive...." Read more
"...Another gripe is the on/off switch on the detector is very sensitive - if you turn it off, don't touch or bump the switch or it'll turn back on..." Read more
"...STUPIDLY sensitive on/off switch - just like everybody else says. Would be 5 stars if the switch had any resistance to accidental activation." Read more
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I tested both of the units that I purchased with my home's GFCI electrical outlets and non-GFCI outlets, and both testers work as designed.
The GFCI outlets, (also known as GFI's), are the electrical outlets that are designed to trip, or turn off, instantly, whenever it senses electrical current passing from hot to ground. These type of outlets are required by the National Electrical Code for almost all electrical outlets that are within 6 feet from any water source, and all outside outlets. (Sometimes the normal electrical outlet is protected by a GFCI circuit breaker inside your electrical panel) The GFCI electrical outlets and GFI circuit breakers help prevent deaths from electrocution. This device is a TESTER, which is used to quickly inform you if the electrical outlet in your house is wired correctly and also to ensure that your GFCI trips when you push the little black button in the center of this tester. You must then RESET the GFCI circuit breaker (if you have one), or press the RESET the button on your GFCI electrical outlet to restore the electrical power to the outlet. If you have large fingers, you might need to use something like a pencil to push in the reset button on the GFCI outlet far enough to reset it. If pushing the black test button on this tester does NOT trip your GFCI outlet, either the GFCI outlet needs to be replaced, or, (and I've seen this too many times) the GFCI outlet was wired incorrectly (it may have been wired electrically backwards, which will allow the outlet to work, but not trip off ). In most locations, one GFCI outlet can protect one or more "normal" electrical outlets, which are sometimes located in other rooms or outside electrical sockets. If you use this tester on what appears to be a normal non-GFCI electrical outlet and push the test button, and the outlet becomes de-energized, you need to find the GFCI outlet or CFGI circuit breaker that controls the power to the outlet you just tested, and reset it. This tester has six different basic wiring result outcomes and it has a little chart, or table, illustrated on the top of the unit to inform you if the outlet is wired correctly, or if the circuit is dead or wired incorrectly in four other ways. This tests both regular 110 to 120 volt electrical outlets and the GFCI electrical outlets. The instructions state that the unit does NOT test for a missing ground wire. This tester will only TEST your electrical outlets - it won't FIX your problems. There are some good videos on the internet (youtube dott comm, and others) that will help to give you some electrical knowledge. As with all things electrical, if you don't know what you are doing, pay an electrician to diagnose and repair your electrical problems. If you can plug this tester into an outlet and compare the bright lights you see to the illustration on the chart, and if you can push a button, then you can determine if your electrical outlet is good. It's that easy!
Most devices like this suffer from problems with "false positives", meaning they beep at more than one circuit breaker and it's difficult to tell which one is actually powering the circuit you are working on. These false positives occur because the transmitter signal can be induced into other wires if they run parallel to the circuit under test. This occurs frequently in homes and businesses because all the wires must eventually go back to the breaker panel and many follow the same path to get there.
This device uses a 2-step identification process to eliminate those false positives. When powered up, the device starts out at a high sensitivity level, meaning it will detect the transmitter signal even if it's weak from a far-away transmitter or caused by an "induced" signal. After the transmitter is plugged into the powered outlet, you slowly scan ALL the circuit breakers with the device to set the calibration level, disregarding any beeps. Each time the device detects a signal and beeps, it resets it's sensitivity threshold to match that signal. If it encounters another higher level signal it resets to that higher signal. In this way, by the time you are done scanning all the breakers the tester has set itself so that only the very highest signal in the circuit breaker box will activate it. This is what guarantees that when you make the second pass, only one circuit breaker, the one with the transmitter plugged in, is identified.
I tested this in a breaker box where all the circuits were already identified. In every case the first pass through the box yielded several beeps, as circuits with induced signals were detected. But also in every case, the second pass through the box correctly identified the circuit under test, with no false positives.
There is one drawback to this particular tester - the power switch is too sensitive and it takes a very light touch to turn it on. Just holding the device it's possible to turn it on accidentally and if it's left in a portable tool box it's likely to be turned on by jostling around. It will turn itself off after a delay, but it would be better if the on/off switch was not so sensitive.
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No requiere de baterías, ya que se alimenta del mismo toma corrientes cuando realizamos una prueba.
Los indicadores son muy claros y de fácil entendimiento.
Muy recomendable