You’ll have to have the ends of the wires stripped as these alligator clips are not designed to just clip anywhere along an insulated conductor and work. They are designed to be clipped onto the end of an exposed wire.
Our lightbulb socket adapter is used to plug into any standard lightbulb socket in your house. You can then directly plug the circuit breaker finder into the other end and then pinpoint the breaker switch for that light socket.
Our livewire adapter is used to pinpoint the right breaker for anything the other adapters can't be used for. You connect the alligator clips right onto the live wire and then you can then directly plug the circuit breaker finder into the other end and then pinpoint the breaker switch. This adapter is great for hardwired items like heaters, doorbells etc.
The accessory kit is an absolute must-have! It enables you to use the Circuit Breaker Finder on more than just outlets. With this kit, I was able to label everything on my breaker panel, including lights, hardwired items (such as stoves), and even old homes with outdated plug types. You definitely need this!!!
As a DIY enthusiast, I've quickly found the lightbulb adapter to be one of my favourite tools. It allows you to use the Circuit Breaker Finder on outlets by ******** the adapter into the light socket and plugging the Breaker Finder into the other end, enabling you to trace circuits as usual. If you're looking to simplify electrical work, this is an essential addition to your toolkit!
I recently had to troubleshoot an electrical issue, and the livewire adapter proved to be a real lifesaver. The ability to safely and securely connect to live wires is a game-changer. When paired with the circuit breaker finder, I could easily locate the correct breaker switch without any guesswork. The adapter’s solid build and ease of use make it an essential tool for anyone working with electrical tasks. It turned what could have been a daunting job into a straightforward task.
If you're living in an older house, the old homes adapter is a must-have. I used to find 2-prong sockets a real challenge, but this adapter has made the whole process so much more manageable. It works effortlessly with the circuit breaker finder, making it quick and easy to pinpoint the right breaker switch. This simple yet clever tool has saved me countless hours of frustration. I highly recommend it to anyone with an older home.
The lightbulb adapter is a complete game-changer! I used to dread the task of identifying the correct circuit breaker for a lightbulb change, but this adapter has made the process so much easier. Simply plugging it into the socket and using the circuit breaker finder removes all the guesswork. I can't imagine returning to the old way of doing things. This adapter is a must-have for every homeowner!
Can the alligator clips be used on insulated wires or do they have to be completely exposed?
You’ll have to have the ends of the wires stripped as these alligator clips are not designed to just clip anywhere along an insulated conductor and work. They are designed to be clipped onto the end of an exposed wire.
What voltage range does the livewire adapter work with?
The livewire adapter works with 120V (normal socket voltage for US homes)
Which wire to connect to red alligator clips on? Hot or neutral ?
It doesn't matter on alternating current, as "hot" goes from positive to negative and back 60 times per second. Just be sure you have a neutral, not all switch boxes do. The wires connected to the terminals on the switch should both be "hot".