Fluke BK120 SmartTrace Breaker Finder and Socket Tester

Excellent, circuit tracer. The transmitter is powered by the AC, so no batteries needed. The receiver works great, is easy to use. After plugging in the transmitter, make sure you hold the receiver perpendicular to the breakers. Scan all breakers once and ignore the beeps, as it’s automatically adjusting the sensitivity on the first scan. Then scan again and you’ll get very accurate locating information. I tried a cheaper scanner first that had a very nice digital transmitter with an OLED display. It required batteries and showed voltage and wiring faults, but it completely failed at tracing circuits. I was very careful to follow the instructions exactly. I highly recommend the few extra dollars for this Fluke, it was well worth the extra $20. I bought a box for it.

Typical Fluke quality, which is to say, solid and well made. The unit works very well and is a big time saver. Sometimes it might read a nearby breaker to the actual breaker as the correct breaker, but once you've dialed it all in, it works well. Make sure you read the instructions completely, and hold the receiving unit parallel to the ground. I found the NCV mode of the unit to be ok, but not as good as my dedicated NCV unit. It works, mind you, but my smaller hand-held NCV is more convenient overall.

There are many circuit breaker testers and many have extra items to test light sockets, alligator clips for wires, two pronged outlets, and a case. This one simply works well with a NCV tester which is CAT III unlike most of the others listed which are CAT II or not listed. While it was more expensive, despite a $20 reduction from the list price, it was the third one I tested with all the others returned. Save yourself some time and make sure you include this unit in your evaluation. I paid for this item and received no compensation from Fluke.

Easiest way to identify and label your Electric Breaker Box. Fluke Quality you know and Trust. Well Designed and Durability. Easy to use. Read Instructions and works as described. Highly Recommended!

Works better than any other brand I’ve owned. That said. I gave it 4 stars because my Klein and Milwaukee though they don’t work as accurately as this one, they feel like they can take a drop. The fluke I was surprised to see feels pretty cheap and light in the hands. I’ve never tested it or dropped it. But I definitely keep it in a case. Maybe you can make the next model a bit more robust fluke? I actually love the size. It’s much smaller than other brands and has NCVT and a light. So a lot in a small package. But man it just feels like nothing! My biggest gripe is the plug tester transmitter. You need a whole damn duplex to test because unlike other brands that stick out straight so you can test in a confined spot and leave something plugged into the buttom or top receptacle. This one goes down so it takes up so much room. I shouldn’t have to carry a custom 1’ extension cord with me to make sure my tools works in most scenarios especially for a fluke.

I have used the BK120 to locate numerous breakers and it has never given me a false reading. Works perfectly every time. You MUST use it correctly by scanning the breakers TWICE with the unit tip in a vertical position. If you hold it at an angle or horizontally, you will get erratic readings. If you hold it vertical, it will locate the correct breaker every time. I am very happy with this device. It has saved tons of time and its small enough to carry in my tool pouch.

This is my favorite specialty tool I own. Once you install the receptacle tester, pass the breaker finder over every breaker slowly. It will probably beep for many but continue to pass through every breaker. Once you’ve completed a pass go through again and it will find the correct breaker. It’s a great tool and really well priced compared to others on the market. Unfortunately it may struggle with shared neutrals but that isn’t a fault of the tool. It’s an old practice that isn’t code compliant anymore and highlights the differences in time periods. The only drawback I have to say is this tool can only be used on 120 volt systems. However the more expensive tracers that I’ve used that can do a wide range of voltages have only ever found a breaker 1/10 times so this tester is far superior in its limited range.

Works as described. Fluke doesn't disappoint

Fluke never fails and after using other manufacturers this unit is more accurate.

NOT SUITABLE for European market...

Excelente producto, llego a tiempo, original, solo estoy esperando la factura del vendedor.

Produto muito bom, a marca diz tudo.

Item received opened