Wire Tracers

[Tom Warner]

One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner bender
wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN tracker.
I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers of
tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds of
dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
dollars and is better to trace wires?

http://www.gardnerbender.com/
http://www.discount-home-improvement.com...ker.h\
tml

Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at either
Lowes or Home depot

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40


At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>Only if you need one that works.
>MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: erniecarpet@...
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> interest....lurkers hel...
>
>
> I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar range?
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston, Montana
> --ready to roll
>
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[Mike Hohnstein]

That is very interesting, I used to work at American Can in Milwaukee, the
founder of Gardner Bender, Mr. Gardner worked there too, before he moved on to
bigger things.
I'm not as wise as you POB, I buy my tools from the tool truck that supplies
PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS, you know, Snapon, Mac or Matco. They laid me away a
couple hundred dollars for such a device, and call me silly but I like to use
product made in this COUNTRY. As bird owner I am used to tracing circuits, and
if I get over my head I call Jeff Miller. Others stressing over the loss of
"Benny" might check out Jeff at Dupree products. He knows.
MH

----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Warner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 12:21 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wire Tracers


One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner bender
wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN tracker.
I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers of
tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds of
dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
dollars and is better to trace wires?

http://www.gardnerbender.com/

http://www.discount-home-improvement.com...ker.h\
tml

Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at either
Lowes or Home depot

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>Only if you need one that works.
>MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: erniecarpet@...
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> interest....lurkers hel...
>
>
> I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar range?
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston, Montana
> --ready to roll
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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[Gardner Yeaw]

Tom,
Anything named Gardner has to be the best.

Gardner Yeaw
78FC33

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner
bender
> wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
> other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN
tracker.
> I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
> lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers
of
> tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
> communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds
of
> dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
> tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
> priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
> dollars and is better to trace wires?
>
> http://www.gardnerbender.com/
> http://www.discount-home-
improvement.com/Electrical/Gardner_Bender_LAN_Tracker.html
>
> Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at
either
> Lowes or Home depot
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
>
> At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> >Only if you need one that works.
> >MH
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: erniecarpet@...
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> > interest....lurkers hel...
> >
> >
> > I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar
range?
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston, Montana
> > --ready to roll
> >
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[Tom Warner]

I think so GARDNER! We seldom need the tool but when you need it to
trace a wire its nice. If I use a tool a lot then I buy the best. I
have a complete set of snapon torque wrenches and they are nice. My 2
1/2 ton floor jack is very nice also cause I dont particularly want
the bus to drop on me at the wrong time. Just a matter of opinion on
which wire tracker to use. But this one has served me well and of
about $35. its not expensive.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 08:31 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:

>Tom,
> Anything named Gardner has to be the best.
>
>Gardner Yeaw
>78FC33
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
>wrote:
> >
> > One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner
>bender
> > wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
> > other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN
>tracker.
> > I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
> > lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers
>of
> > tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
> > communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds
>of
> > dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
> > tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
> > priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
> > dollars and is better to trace wires?
> >
> > http://www.gardnerbender.com/
> > http://www.discount-home-
>improvement.com/Electrical/Gardner_Bender_LAN_Tracker.html
> >
> > Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at
>either
> > Lowes or Home depot
> >
> > tom warner
> > vernon center,ny
> > 1985 PT 40
> >
> >
> > At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> > >Only if you need one that works.
> > >MH
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: erniecarpet@...
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> > > interest....lurkers hel...
> > >
> > >
> > > I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar
>range?
> > >
> > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > 83PT40
> > > Livingston, Montana
> > > --ready to roll
> > >
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[David Brady]

Tom,

Not to pick nits, but how do you jack up a bus with a 2 1/2 ton
floor jack?

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
Va, soon to be NC

Tom Warner wrote:
> I think so GARDNER! We seldom need the tool but when you need it to
> trace a wire its nice. If I use a tool a lot then I buy the best. I
> have a complete set of snapon torque wrenches and they are nice. My 2
> 1/2 ton floor jack is very nice also cause I dont particularly want
> the bus to drop on me at the wrong time. Just a matter of opinion on
> which wire tracker to use. But this one has served me well and of
> about $35. its not expensive.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 08:31 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>
>
>
>
>

[mbulriss]

2 & 1/2 ton floor jack under the bus huh? Even if my 2.5 ton floor
jack could lift any part of my Bird, I still prefer multiple 20 ton
hydraulic jacks, or driving up on 2x12 wood ramps, both approaches
supplemented by multiple 20 ton jack stands and wheel chocks. I may
be chicken but I am not dying under the bus.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> I think so GARDNER! We seldom need the tool but when you need it to
> trace a wire its nice. If I use a tool a lot then I buy the best. I
> have a complete set of snapon torque wrenches and they are nice. My 2
> 1/2 ton floor jack is very nice also cause I dont particularly want
> the bus to drop on me at the wrong time. Just a matter of opinion on
> which wire tracker to use. But this one has served me well and of
> about $35. its not expensive.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 08:31 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>
> >Tom,
> > Anything named Gardner has to be the best.
> >
> >Gardner Yeaw
> >78FC33
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> >wrote:
> > >
> > > One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner
> >bender
> > > wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
> > > other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN
> >tracker.
> > > I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
> > > lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers
> >of
> > > tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
> > > communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds
> >of
> > > dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
> > > tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
> > > priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
> > > dollars and is better to trace wires?
> > >
> > > http://www.gardnerbender.com/
> > > http://www.discount-home-
> >improvement.com/Electrical/Gardner_Bender_LAN_Tracker.html
> > >
> > > Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at
> >either
> > > Lowes or Home depot
> > >
> > > tom warner
> > > vernon center,ny
> > > 1985 PT 40
> > >
> > >
> > > At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> > > >Only if you need one that works.
> > > >MH
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: erniecarpet@
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> > > > interest....lurkers hel...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar
> >range?
> > > >
> > > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > > 83PT40
> > > > Livingston, Montana
> > > > --ready to roll
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[Tom Warner]

Well Dave the jack is used to lift the passenger side front tire and
I lift the rest. Old saying Dave " Old age and treachery
will win over youth and exuberance anytime"..

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 11:00 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>Tom,
>
>Not to pick nits, but how do you jack up a bus with a 2 1/2 ton
>floor jack?
>
>David Brady
>'02 LXi, Smokey
>Va, soon to be NC
>
>Tom Warner wrote:
> > I think so GARDNER! We seldom need the tool but when you need it to
> > trace a wire its nice. If I use a tool a lot then I buy the best. I
> > have a complete set of snapon torque wrenches and they are nice. My 2
> > 1/2 ton floor jack is very nice also cause I dont particularly want
> > the bus to drop on me at the wrong time. Just a matter of opinion on
> > which wire tracker to use. But this one has served me well and of
> > about $35. its not expensive.
> >
> > tom warner
> > vernon center,ny
> > 1985 PT 40
> >
> > At 08:31 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> >
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[Tom Warner]

GULP!!!!!!! What I meant to say is I have a 20 1/2 ton OTC axel
hydraulic/air jack. Easy to use and very handy. I also have four 20
ton heavy duty OTC jack stands. I work on the coach every day and am
extremely safety conscious. One rule When I go under the bus I must
come out

Tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 11:20 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>2 & 1/2 ton floor jack under the bus huh? Even if my 2.5 ton floor
>jack could lift any part of my Bird, I still prefer multiple 20 ton
>hydraulic jacks, or driving up on 2x12 wood ramps, both approaches
>supplemented by multiple 20 ton jack stands and wheel chocks. I may
>be chicken but I am not dying under the bus.
>
>Mike Bulriss
>1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
>San Antonio, TX
>
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
> >
> > I think so GARDNER! We seldom need the tool but when you need it to
> > trace a wire its nice. If I use a tool a lot then I buy the best. I
> > have a complete set of snapon torque wrenches and they are nice. My 2
> > 1/2 ton floor jack is very nice also cause I dont particularly want
> > the bus to drop on me at the wrong time. Just a matter of opinion on
> > which wire tracker to use. But this one has served me well and of
> > about $35. its not expensive.
> >
> > tom warner
> > vernon center,ny
> > 1985 PT 40
> >
> > At 08:31 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> >
> > >Tom,
> > > Anything named Gardner has to be the best.
> > >
> > >Gardner Yeaw
> > >78FC33
> > >
> > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> > >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner
> > >bender
> > > > wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
> > > > other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN
> > >tracker.
> > > > I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
> > > > lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers
> > >of
> > > > tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
> > > > communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds
> > >of
> > > > dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
> > > > tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
> > > > priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
> > > > dollars and is better to trace wires?
> > > >
> > > > http://www.gardnerbender.com/
> > > > http://www.discount-home-
> > >improvement.com/Electrical/Gardner_Bender_LAN_Tracker.html
> > > >
> > > > Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at
> > >either
> > > > Lowes or Home depot
> > > >
> > > > tom warner
> > > > vernon center,ny
> > > > 1985 PT 40
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> > > > >Only if you need one that works.
> > > > >MH
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: erniecarpet@
> > > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> > > > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> > > > > interest....lurkers hel...
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar
> > >range?
> > > > >
> > > > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > > > 83PT40
> > > > > Livingston, Montana
> > > > > --ready to roll
> > > > >
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[Stephen Birtles]

Congratulations on your very nice snapon torque wrenches but if you
use a 2 1/2 floor jack to hold up your coach you probably wont't be
around very long to use them
There is a thing called weight rating for lifting devices and by your
mention of s 2 1/2 ton floor jack and your signature of a 1985 pt 40.
The best 2 12 floor jack in the world is no match for a PT under any
condiitions
I Believe that the 2 do not come even close to matching or even making
an adequate safety stand
I would heartily suggest that you invest in a cheap offshore version
of a floor jack of the proper rating and safety stands for what you
are lifting to protect your life and maybe the well being of others

Stephen 77fc35 with the proper lifting and safety equipment

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> I think so GARDNER! We seldom need the tool but when you need it to
> trace a wire its nice. If I use a tool a lot then I buy the best. I
> have a complete set of snapon torque wrenches and they are nice. My 2
> 1/2 ton floor jack is very nice also cause I dont particularly want
> the bus to drop on me at the wrong time. Just a matter of opinion on
> which wire tracker to use. But this one has served me well and of
> about $35. its not expensive.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 08:31 PM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
>
> >Tom,
> > Anything named Gardner has to be the best.
> >
> >Gardner Yeaw
> >78FC33
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> >wrote:
> > >
> > > One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner
> >bender
> > > wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots of
> > > other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN
> >tracker.
> > > I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and phone
> > > lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier producers
> >of
> > > tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen and
> > > communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost hundreds
> >of
> > > dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
> > > tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
> > > priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
> > > dollars and is better to trace wires?
> > >
> > > http://www.gardnerbender.com/
> > > http://www.discount-home-
> >improvement.com/Electrical/Gardner_Bender_LAN_Tracker.html
> > >
> > > Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at
> >either
> > > Lowes or Home depot
> > >
> > > tom warner
> > > vernon center,ny
> > > 1985 PT 40
> > >
> > >
> > > At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> > > >Only if you need one that works.
> > > >MH
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: erniecarpet@
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> > > > interest....lurkers hel...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar
> >range?
> > > >
> > > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > > 83PT40
> > > > Livingston, Montana
> > > > --ready to roll
> > > >
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[Gregory OConnor]

Silly, what part of your M Benz was American Made? You can call me
Cheep but if $35.00 gets you 18% closer its worth it. I wonder if
that tool truck sells any Dale Carnegie titles.
GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
>
> That is very interesting, I used to work at American Can in
Milwaukee, the founder of Gardner Bender, Mr. Gardner worked there
too, before he moved on to bigger things.
> I'm not as wise as you POB, I buy my tools from the tool truck that
supplies PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS, you know, Snapon, Mac or Matco.
They laid me away a couple hundred dollars for such a device, and
call me silly but I like to use product made in this COUNTRY. As
bird owner I am used to tracing circuits, and if I get over my head I
call Jeff Miller. Others stressing over the loss of "Benny" might
check out Jeff at Dupree products. He knows.
> MH
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Warner
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 12:21 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Wire Tracers
>
>
> One of the best wire tracers that I have used is the gardner
bender
> wire tracer that you can buy at both lowes, home depot and lots
of
> other places. They have two models a wire tracker and a LAN
tracker.
> I have the LAN tracker since I can troubleshoot computer and
phone
> lines with it also. Gardner Bender is one of the premier
producers of
> tools and test equipment for electricians, telephone repairmen
and
> communications personnel. Sure you can buy ones that cost
hundreds of
> dollars but for automotive, homes and telephone wire tracing this
> tool works fine, is portable, is easy to use and is reasonably
> priced. What kind of tool do you use Mike that costs hundreds of
> dollars and is better to trace wires?
>
> http://www.gardnerbender.com/
> http://www.discount-home-
improvement.com/Electrical/Gardner_Bender_LAN_Tracker.html
>
> Print out this sheet and you will find it for a little less at
either
> Lowes or Home depot
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 09:18 AM 12/2/2006, you wrote:
> >Only if you need one that works.
> >MH
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: erniecarpet@...
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:44 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Posing a question to gauge
> > interest....lurkers hel...
> >
> >
> > I thought those wire toners were in the couple hundred dollar
range?
> >
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston, Montana
> > --ready to roll
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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