IDEAL SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer

The IDEAL® SureTrace™ Circuit Tracer is your ultimate troubleshooting solution for detecting breakers, conductors, and faults in all electrical systems, including 3-Phase. This innovative tool turns locating breakers and fuses into an easy, one-person job thanks to its advanced CertainCircuit™ technology. It effortlessly traces conductors hidden in walls, ceilings, and floors, and pinpoints wiring issues like dead shorts, opens, and splice errors. With an easy-to-read backlit display, and convenient features including over-molded industrial grip, built-in kickstand, and CAT III 480V rating, this tracer ensures you work with accuracy and efficiency. SureTrace is your fast, reliable tool for circuit troubleshooting on both energized and de-energized systems. The SureTrace Circuit Tracer was recognized as one of the “Best Hand Tools” in the 2025 Popular Mechanics Tool Awards.

Features

RELIABLE TRACING: Detect breakers and fuses, conductors in walls, ceilings, and floors, dead shorts, opens, and splice errors (shared neutrals) with speed and accuracy SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: ETL Certified CAT III for use in all electrical systems up to 480V AC/DC, including 3-phase, energized and de-energized PRECISE PERFORMANCE: Four sensitivity levels on the receiver permit easy fine-tuning to detect transmitted signals through different materials, including drywall, cement block, and underground ONE-PERSON TRACING: CertainCircuit technology turns tracing into a one-person job by visibly indicating when the correct circuit has been deenergized at the panel and at the other end of the circuit BACKLIT DISPLAY: Easily trace circuits and find breakers in low-light conditions using the selectable backlit display DURABLE DESIGN: Overmolded industrial design withstands the toughest jobsite conditions, enhancing grip and providing drop protection up to 6.6 feet (2 m) USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Receiver displays analog and digital signal strength, sensitivity level, battery level, and includes a mute button to silence audible indications when working in noise-sensitive areas HANDS-FREE OPERATION: Transmit signals hands-free with a convenient magnetic hook strap (sold separately) and integrated kickstand 3D INSTRUCTIONS: 3D interactive instructions on tracer usage in different scenarios are available through a free downloadable app PACKAGE INCLUDES: SureTrace™ transmitter and receiver, outlet plug adapter (hot and neutral), 2 blade prongs (hot and neutral, one pair), ground prong, 2 alligator clips, 2 three-foot lead adapters, compact soft case, instruction manual, and 10 AA batteries