Emitter 0.143 kg; receiver 0.200 kg; one set 0.343 kg
Important limit: No CAT safety rating is marked; the manual warns never to use it on an energized power cord such as a 220 V supply, so treat the 400 V clamp rating per the manual only
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A two-part anti-jamming cable tracer for underground, in-wall, ceiling and other invisible cables and pipes, tracking energized and de-energized lines up to 2 m deep over up to 10 km, with adjustable transmitter and receiver sensitivity.
Which version should you buy?
Recorded product: NF-820 wire tracker kit, US version.
Bundles and accessories
NF-820 wire trackerModel: NF-820
Contents and availability
Buyers who need the tracer alone.
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Watch out
The maker's NF-820 listing also offers the NF-826 Wire Tracer Pro as an option; that is a different, higher-spec model with an LCD and voltmeter.
NF-820 is not the same as NF-8209 or the NF-8209-style RJ45 network cable testers; it is a high/low voltage wire tracker.
Why people pick it
Traces both live (≤400 V) and de-energized cables without the signal being disturbed by nearby current, per the maker
Long reach: up to 10 km signal transmission and 2 m depth for in-wall, ceiling and underground runs
Adjustable sensitivity on both transmitter and receiver, plus an earphone for noisy environments
Runs on rechargeable lithium batteries or direct Micro USB power, so it works mid-shift while charging
Know before you buy
No CAT safety rating is marked; the manual warns never to use it on an energized power cord such as a 220 V supply, so treat the 400 V clamp rating per the manual only
Signal output is a tone and indicator, no LCD on either unit - only the maker's more expensive NF-826 adds a display and voltmeter
No data logging or app connectivity
About 8 hours to recharge the batteries, per the manual
Full specifications
Model number
NF-820
Detecting cable types
Network cable, telephone cable, multi-core metal line and other metal cables
Connectors
RJ-11 and alligator clips (clips rated to clamp a 220 V AC live line)
Max depth
2 m (per the manual, 0-2 m sensitivity distance)
Signal transmission distance
Up to 10 km
Voltage tolerance
Traces both live and de-energized cable up to 400 V, with AC anti-interference mode
Signal format
Multi-frequency pulse, 21 Vp-p output level
Signal display
Speaker tone and indicator
Power
Emitter: 3.7 V 1800 mAh lithium battery; receiver: 3.7 V 1100 mAh lithium battery; also direct power via Micro USB
Working current
Emitter ≤150 mA ±10%; receiver ≤80 mA ±10%
Charging
800 mA charge current, about 8 hours for a full charge; red LED while charging, green when full
Dimensions (L×W×H)
Emitter 152 × 55 × 34 mm; receiver 252 × 45 × 28 mm; one set 262 × 135 × 60 mm
Weight (battery included)
Emitter 0.143 kg; receiver 0.200 kg; one set 0.343 kg
Material
ABS plus electronic parts
In the box
Tone generator, amplifier probe, 2 × 3.7 V lithium battery, 5 V 1A charging adaptor, USB charging line, earphone
Certification
RoHS, FCC and CE compliance; maker certified to ISO 9001
From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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