Can this be used to test for continuity in a speaker wire? I think my wire from my stereo to my rear speakers (inside wall) is cut.
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It's probably not the best tool for the job. The toner won't be of any use at all through the wall. The way I would approach this problem is to take my VOM (volt ohm meter) and a spool of small gauge wire to extend one of the meter leads, then measure resistance from one termination to the other end of the speaker wire. You might be able to use the cable testing functions to check the continuity, but you'd have to convert it to an RJ45 connectors, and it's not worth the bother. =^..^=
1773976
It's probably not the best tool for the job. The toner won't be of any use at all through the wall. The way I would approach this problem is to take my VOM (volt ohm meter) and a spool of small gauge wire to extend one of the meter leads, then measure resistance from one termination to the other end of the speaker wire.You might be able to use the cable testing functions to check the continuity, but you'd have to convert it to an RJ45 connectors, and it's not worth the bother. =^..^=
1773977
Might be able to. This unit has RJ45 connectors, so with an adapter pigtail, perhaps. Not out of the box.Actually for continuity, it'd be easiest to connect one of the the two wires together, and then test the other end's two leads with an Ohm meter, wouldn't it?
1773978
Might be able to. This unit has RJ45 connectors, so with an adapter pigtail, perhaps. Not out of the box.
1773979
Yes, You can connect one end of the speaker wire to sending unit with the included alligator clip adapter and then test the other end with the receiving sensor. It will beep to tell you the wire is good. Also works with phone and computer wiring. It's a great buy and has saved me a lot of time and aggravation.
1299962
Could you have two of your speaker wires crossed? This may sound dumb but at least it's an easy check. I've done it a couple of times and it WILL cause quite a loss of bass from your speakers.
996199
You can actually buy 24gauge speaker wire and simply cut and splice both the positive and the negative ends. That wire can easily be found at Fry's Electronics.
2264980
Since you are testing continuity of a single run, if one end is in one room that's where you plug in one of these. Then you go to the location where the cable terminates and plug the other part. So yes if it's the same run you can test it that way.
1676049
Yes, no problem, assuming the wire in question doesn't have thicker than normal insulation. The clip may not hold the wire tightly as I think it's smaller than RG6 coaxial cable it is designed for. You might compare your speaker wire to coaxial cable to see if it will fit.
133344
You will want to check the amplifier settings to correct the issue you are having. The gauge of the wire is a non-factor.
906042
Hi, not quite sure, my question to you is how old is your speaker wire...what gauge..any green anywhere on those conductors..did you do any splices anywhere even the signal wire for a double sub setup has to be done right double check every input jack for wear at the strain reliefs. Hookup one set at time and test at each add
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This is a tone and probe and continuity tester. Basically, it will test whether a wire has a break or a complete circuit, and will allow you to audibly identify a line.
218858
Yes, but if you need test resistence this devices dont do that.This device working for continuity.
109630
As far as I know NO, there is no audio confirmation of continuity, but then I never needed it for that, I just use it to check voltage on my little AAA and AA rechargeable Amazon Batteries. I really like th meter though,, as well as all the other Amazon items I have purchased. Have a good one. P. Haddock
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Yes, that's all you need to do. On most speakers, these wires are already marked and the two wires come off of the cross-over electronics board. On not too sophisticated speakers you just connect them in line, meaning you piggy-back off of the regular woofer speaker wires red and black. Most tweeters like these won't be damaged if connected that way as they have a good variance resistance, and they have a capacitor attached to one of the poles for protection. I use a couple of tweeters by themselves and work just fine. These I bought to replace some damaged ones in some speakers I bought used from a friend. Yes, that's all you need to do. On most speakers, these wires are already marked and the two wires come off of the cross-over electronics board. On not too sophisticated speakers you just connect them in line, meaning you piggy-back off of the regular woofer speaker wires red and black. Most tweeters like these won't be damaged if connected that way as they have a good variance resistance, and they have a capacitor attached to one of the poles for protection. I use a couple of tweeters by themselves and work just fine. These I bought to replace some damaged ones in some speakers I bought... » Read More Yes, that's all you need to do. On most speakers, these wires are already marked and the two wires come off of the cross-over electronics board. On not too sophisticated speakers you just connect them in line, meaning you piggy-back off of the regular woofer speaker wires red and black. Most tweeters like these won't be damaged if connected that way as they have a good variance resistance, and they have a capacitor attached to one of the poles for protection. I use a couple of tweeters by themselves and work just fine. These I bought to replace some damaged ones in some speakers I bought used from a friend. « Show Less
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It can tell you *which* wire is bad, but cannot tell you the *distance* to the break. In other words, it would tell you that the wire connected to pin 4 is not conducting, but would not tell you that the problem is in a kink 12 feet from this end of the cable. I believe that the tools that do that are 10x more expensive.
197071
I'm pretty sure they will..I'll doublecheck and get back with you if I see they don't. I'm away from the house today, will check when I get home, however, I use fairly heavy speaker wire myself & I didn't have any problem.
222606
Yes, but I would only use these wires for testing. These wires are too thin for everyday use.
95796
I see that GearGuy already answered this. I tried it on some speaker wire and it didn't work all that well. Maybe it would be ok for the stiff wire that goes to your wall sockets. I'm not sure. The rest of the tool is a keeper even without the wire stripper.
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Serge, are you sure you are connecting the stereo side of your cable to a stereo system or instrument? If it is connected to a monaural device, the red lead may be short-circuited and your amp may be at risk!
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the same thing has been happening to me. I think it may have something to do with the slight spark and pop that occured when I attempted to connect my speaker wire while the unit was on.