This is a short video on using a cable detection tool to locate breaks on robot mower boundary cables. Quick steps to get you started:
1. Disconnect both side of the loop cable from the base station
2. Connect one side to the red croc clip of the cable locator emitter unit
3. Turn on the receiver to max and trace the cable round so you can hear the beeps. When the beeps stop, break out your trowel and start tracing the break.
This method helped me find three cable breaks in my 850+ metres of cable for my boundary wire, but bear in mind the cable gets harder to detect the further you get from the base station.
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Your cable is on the ground not underground, that make a big difference finding a break.
Thanks for posting this – have just ordered one. Also ideal for finding retic solenoid locations and broken retic wires.
Do you have to clip the negative lead of the emitter on to anything?
How far from your base station was the break?
Thanks for making this video! Looks like this detection system is far better than with the Mastech system (which is barely audible from above ground). I couldn't get the AM radio approach to work. I'll try ordering on the NF-820 units.
Barry, will this tool detect wire that has been buried? I've trenched my cable appx 4-6 inches. Also, what is the make/model of this tool? Thanks! (Actually looks like the Noyafa NF-820 and says it can find wire underground! Thanks!)
Thank you.