This is a perfect example of charging more by implying "marine" use. The
Ancor version is a rip off.

Check out the GB Instruments Lan Tracker. GB makes the Acnor wire tracker.
The Lan Tracker has connections for ethernet, telephone and coax as well as
regular wires. Available from Amazon for $20 less than the more basic Ancor
Wire tracker. The GB version of the simple Ancor Wire tracker (exactly the
same thing) is $25 less. Amazon link to Lan Tracker:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=hi&n=495310

BTW, they do work pretty well. I can pick a wire out of a bundle pretty
easily with mine.

--
Glenn Ashmore

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"Sir Spamalot" wrote in message
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Hi there,

I'm thinking of buying one of the "Wire Tracker" kits from Ancor, and
was wondering if anyone had ever used one of these. I'm trying to
rewire, and have 20 years worth of "spaghetti" that I'd like to track
down and remove, if possible. Here are some questions for discussion.

1. I've seen telephone guys use something like this, and I believe
I've seen them at Home Depot or Lowes. Harris is the manufacturer,
IIRC. Is the Wire Tracker basically the same thing? Any advantages
to either?

2. Would one of the telephone units (i.e., Harris) be better/more
reliable/more useful/more flexible?

3. Exactly what does "unergized", as used in the Wire Tracker
literature, mean?

4. The Ancor unit seems to be much more "cost effective" than the
Home Depot ones. Any reason?

5. Does anyone actually use these things for their intended purpose?


Thanks all,
SS