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Power Probe ECT3000B short circuit tracer, black transmitter and handheld receiver, tool only, on a white background

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ECT3000B tool only (transmitter, receiver, basic clips)

Transmitter operating voltage:
6 to 48 V DC
Transmitter working current:
Under 200 mA
Working frequency:
4 kHz

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Model: ECT3000B

Transmitter and receiver with a basic clip set; no blade probes, bulb adapters, piercing probe or hard case.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
ECT3000 transmitter, ECT3000 receiver, alligator clip adapter and wire adapter, battery hook-up clip set

Important limit: Tool only: no blade probes, light bulb adapters, piercing probe or hard case (those come with the PPECT3000 kit)

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

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In the box

ECT3000 transmitter, ECT3000 receiver, alligator clip adapter and wire adapter, battery hook-up clip set

Manufacturer specifications

Power Probe ECT3000B Short Circuit Tracer - Tool Only

The tool-only package of the ECT3000 automotive circuit tracer: the 4 kHz transmitter and battery-powered receiver that trace shorts, grounds and open circuits through vehicle wiring, sold without the full adapter set and hard case of the PPECT3000 kit.

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: ECT3000B tool only (transmitter, receiver, basic clips).

Selected package

  • ECT3000B tool only

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    Model: ECT3000B

    What differs
    Transmitter and receiver with a basic clip set; no blade probes, bulb adapters, piercing probe or hard case.
    Best for
    Buyers replacing a tracer or who already own the accessories.

Bundles and accessories

  • PPECT3000 full kitModel: PPECT3000

    Contents and availability

    Adds blade probes, light bulb adapters, piercing probe and a hard carrying case.

    First-time buyers who need the full accessory set.

    View PPECT3000 full kit

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Watch out

  • 'Tool only' here means without the adapter set and case, not without the receiver: both transmitter and receiver are included.
  • This is the ECT3000 tracer, not a Power Probe circuit tester; it does not apply power to circuits.

Why people pick it

  • Same tracer hardware as the PPECT3000 kit at a lower package price when you already own probes and a case
  • Directional indicators lead toward a short or ground instead of only confirming continuity
  • Follows open circuits through trim and carpeting without opening the harness
  • Works on 6-48 V DC systems

Know before you buy

  • Tool only: no blade probes, light bulb adapters, piercing probe or hard case (those come with the PPECT3000 kit)
  • Some buyers report signal bleeding into neighboring wires in tight harnesses at high sensitivity, so isolating one wire can take practice
  • No display of measured values; it is a tracer, not a meter

Full specifications

Transmitter operating voltage6 to 48 V DC
Transmitter working currentUnder 200 mA
Working frequency4 kHz
Receiver power2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
Receiver current drawUnder 15 mA when no signal is detected; under 10 μA powered off
Operating temperatureUp to 50°C (transmitter and receiver); storage up to 70°C
Humidity and altitudeUp to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing; below 2000 m altitude
Directional fault detectionReceiver indicators point toward the short or ground; adjustable sensitivity helps isolate the correct circuit
Open-circuit tracingLocates broken wires through harnesses and through dry, non-conductive materials such as carpeting, plastic panels and molding
What's includedECT3000 transmitter, ECT3000 receiver, alligator clip adapter and wire adapter, battery hook-up clip set

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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