WE FOUND THE WIRES // TLF 29

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video, we do a little detective work to trace wires inside the walls and ceiling so we can prepare to replace the lighting.
➤➤➤➤Products used in this video:
Cable Tracker - www.harborfreight.com/cable-t...
Wireless Endoscope - handydad.tv/yc13
Voltage Tester - handydad.tv/ncvt
This is episode 29 of The Living Flip, a series where my daughter Julie and her fiancée bought a foreclosure to fix up while they live there. Watch the whole series here: • The Living Flip
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@sysofficial 4 жыл бұрын

You're so chill and relaxing to watch. New handy helper!

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I’d like to say I cut the stupid mistakes, but I usually leave them in for comic relief. 😂

@streamingjunkie4397 4 жыл бұрын

I think your backyard frogs want to mate with your cable tracker 😂 What a shocking thought! Cool tool by the way. I'll check it out.

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

The pool was a swamp for years. The frogs loved it. After we replaced the liner, the frogs still gathered around the pool until we caught them all and relocated them to a nearly lake.

@theredrover3217 3 жыл бұрын

I have been researching a lot of electrical how-to's and appreciate an example that isn't simplified, more of the mysterious nature. Wasn't expecting the little light Gizmo but gee that's an idea, thank you for showing that along with some of your other commenters remarks about it. Now if I could just find one with six cables in two Gang Box all in one circuit… 😝

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Geez that would be a challenge if the walls were completely open!

@theredrover3217 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv I'll take that as sympathy, mahalo!

@chrissinsigalli7336 4 жыл бұрын

You sold me!....again. The two testers are pretty cool.

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

The cable tracker is very specialized but it definitely works.

@qspikeceo 3 жыл бұрын

What a great job on this video. Thanks! I have the tools you are using (I have them for Cat-5 cables but I think I can use them for this), and now I can trace my wires! Really appreciate you taking the time to create this.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@cristianweekendworrierproj1130 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn’t even know such a tools existed. Going tomorrow to pick one up. Have my hands full trying to trace a dead wire…. Thanks For sharing….

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@shadowfax30 4 жыл бұрын

I've found that if you tape the endoscope to piece of ceiling grid wire, fishing rod, or metal clothes hanger they are much easier to manage.

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@matthewsalvador9783 Жыл бұрын

The clothes hanger really helped in locating my light… I had to go through narnia to get to it… but I got it switched out and the family love it it feels that room is so much bigger…

@daidegoat 3 жыл бұрын

I use the same Cen Tech tone generator. You can clamp it directly on the insulated wire without moving it from the device . This will save a little time. I've always used it to see if devices were connected. Never thought of using it to trace the wire path in the wall. Great idea.

@thehusband12 3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever discover if there was a hidden light box outside? It would be a pain to take of siding but hidden junction boxes are a fire hazard IMO. I always find at least one in my houses. :(

@ReefMimic 2 жыл бұрын

Most important note you stated briefly is if you using this type of toner the pier Must be off or boom! :)

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@joefireman2000 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Wish you put this out a month ago. Had a similar situation with trying to trace wires, 6 hours later and $300 all fixed!

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry 😐

@joefireman2000 4 жыл бұрын

HandyDadTV send me a hat and we will call it even, lol

@davidater9 3 жыл бұрын

In the room with 3 wires going to all the plugs from a light switch, it was setup so that any on the plugs could be operated by the switch.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@marcobrasilgv 3 жыл бұрын

I would tape the camera in my fishing pole, that would give more control over the camera, try that next time.

@benexmartsmarthome402 4 жыл бұрын

this one could be so useful!! thanks Dad.

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@benexmartsmarthome402 4 жыл бұрын

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@royalway12 3 жыл бұрын

The situation I have is, I have a no power at a light switch. I have the juice at the breaker for that switch, but it's not making it to the switch. I've tried to follow the wiring through the house to find the open point. Is there a way to find the wiring from the breaker box to the switch on the wall, without tearing up the wall?

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Here’s what I would do: Turn off the breaker. Identify every outlet and light on that circuit. Make a map. Turn the breaker back on. Mark all the devices from the previous step that are live vs. dead. The live ones are “upstream” and the dead ones are “downstream”. Breaker off again. Now physically remove each dead device, starting with your switch and light, one at a time, and tighten all the wire connections. Leave it out of the wall/ceiling for now. Turn the breaker back on to test after each one. Repeat until you find the loose connection. If that doesn’t work, having the devices open will help you with the wire tracer.

@sirhanreid5896 3 жыл бұрын

love your intro...all the best to you guys!!

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@miguelfloriano9039 3 жыл бұрын

can you use that with bx?

@xcmskim4 4 жыл бұрын

Forget to mention, does that cable tracker work well with BX/armored cable?

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Good question. Not sure.

@jimhegarty9561 3 жыл бұрын

It does not. Te BX cable will not let the signal pass.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Can you connect the tracer to the shield?

@johnkidwell3932 2 жыл бұрын

I have 4 ceiling light fixtures with wires and no power to them. Will the Cen-Tech Cable Tracker work on unpowered wire?

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It can only be used on unpowered circuits.

@johnkidwell3932 2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Thanks

@localone1597 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use something like that to trace a romex? I think I have a broken cable somewhere but can't determine where?

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.Just make sure the circuit breaker is off.

@localone1597 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv thanks!

@xcmskim4 4 жыл бұрын

Most electricians would of ripped up the sheet rock to locate wires and switches. Nice job! BTW, where is the washer/dryer? I've noticed that its not located in the lower level of the house

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

The laundry is in the same room with the furnace and hot water heater.

@gfriedman99 3 жыл бұрын

Plumbers and electricians love swingin a hammer at your walls.

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

I’m renting a flat in a brick building in Mexico. The electrical is a mess. I’ve been here 10 years, I have the landlord’s permission to do whatever, but I’m afraid to touch it. Back in the U.S. I wouldn’t hesitate to knock out Sheetrock where necessary. That’s how I wired my house for Ethernet back in the days before wifi and added outlets to rooms so the computers could have a place plug into. Sheetrock is a lot easier to replace than a house that burned down due to an electrical fire.

@77abcdef77 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if that tester works with coax cable?

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Connect the red lead to the coax shield. That should work.

@jennerblack4086 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use this tool to track a ground wire? I'm trying to find the open ground in my bedroom and I've seen a broken wire as a possible issue and thought this might help find it.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jennerblack4086 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Do you know how to do that with the tool shown in the video. I'm not sure where to apply my alligator clips. thanks :-D

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never done this exact process, but here’s what I’d do. Turn the circuit breaker off, and map all the dead outlets, switches and lights on that circuit. Open one of the outlets with a dead ground. Connect the red alligator to the ground wire and the black one to the white. Then use the wand to follow the ground wire back towards the circuit breaker. At some point, the signal will stop (or greatly reduce) somewhere. That should help you locate the loose or disconnected ground wire.

@blackkie05 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv that sounds like a great idea. Thanks for your help and the video

@jamesmack3266 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Actually i think its tough to track a ground wire, because the thing will pick up the signal in grounds everywhere. My harbor freight one didnt work on ground wires, am i doing something wrong?

@knottreel 3 жыл бұрын

What's funny is the frog sounds just like the signal.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I get that 🤣

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

I’m certain the frogs think the exact opposite.

@brian644 3 жыл бұрын

really no need to intercept a wire its already at the first light.... just drill your new light holes and cruise on pulling wire to them...

@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025 3 жыл бұрын

siding pullers cost like 5 bucks if you want to look behind that siding...

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I buy that?

@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv any good hardware store. you jam it up under the seam between two panels, hook onto the lip and pull down and out. then run it to the side to loosen more panel. panels usually seal again by slapping the seam.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve seen them used, but never thought about getting one.

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

5:15 Ahh .. Frog you say ?? I have never heard a frog "sing" or make that kind of noise

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Seriously. The pool hadn’t been opened in several years (since it was a foreclosure) and the yard was overrun with frogs that first year. We trapped dozens and relocated them to a nearby creek. Thankfully they’re gone now.

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Never .....

@rychei5393 3 жыл бұрын

That light is beautiful, jut sayin. Don't toss it, donate it.

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

We did.

@SuperUncleRyan 3 жыл бұрын

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

Ez when youcan get to wires like this

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

This cheap tool really helped.

@shelby50411 2 жыл бұрын

Why is it beeping when its nowhere near the wire?...as my brother and others have said...this will not work with home elect due to neutral wire false beeping

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly would be better to disconnect the wires at the panel.

@shelby50411 2 жыл бұрын

Yep..thats why its useless to use for home elect wiring...im going to return mine i just bought

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

It did the job I needed even without disconnecting the circuit from the panel.

@shelby50411 2 жыл бұрын

I retract my comment...this tool even though not ideal for tracing home elect wire it did tell me if wite behind wall was going up or down which then lead me to attic and we found issue...it was a loose wire in a light fixture feed....well worth the $15 i paid for it.

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@EthanTheEx Жыл бұрын

hahahhahha tough conditions to shoot a video

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@bulklogan539 Жыл бұрын

I would have had me some frog legs for dinner.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

🐸🐸🐸🤣

@saltydonut3359 2 жыл бұрын

Does this work for ethernet cables?

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Any wires

@rjuarez4913 3 жыл бұрын

First step to tell your viewers is : power must be turned off FIRST! This cannot be done live , with the equipment you are using. !!!!

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Was I not clear about that?

@Pandash1 3 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv i don’t think it was clear. I was looking at comments for an answer. Thank you for the video.

@isidrogravino4970 2 жыл бұрын

How much

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Around $20

@rahafmahmoud5855 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhahahahhahahhahahahhahaha

@gfriedman99 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@derekmadge 2 жыл бұрын

I like how Google suggests that I translate that to English.

@DelmuryAngel 4 жыл бұрын

First!!!

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@conradrenholzberger6730 3 жыл бұрын

I love your story but why the hell would you move to New Jersey their gun laws suck

@handydadtv 3 жыл бұрын

1. That’s where the family is 2. Better paying jobs 3. We don’t own guns

@Rdebeauvoir1 3 жыл бұрын

not to mention the property TAX! If you want to work all your life to pay the tax, go for it, move to NJ.

@MDTRAIN Жыл бұрын

Way too gai…

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

🤔

@MDTRAIN Жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Not sure what happened. ‘gai’? It’s supposed to say ‘GOOD’! 😎

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@rahafmahmoud5855 4 жыл бұрын

First

@handydadtv 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks