Description
Triplett 3388 FOX & HOUND HOTWIRE™ Live Wire Tracing Kit
The Triplett 3388 FOX & HOUND HOTWIRE™ is a professional live wire tone and probe kit designed for tracing energized 120/220VAC power lines, low-voltage wiring, telecom, security, cable TV, and LAN cabling. It helps electricians, installers, and technicians identify and follow wiring through walls, ceilings, floors, conduit, and other building materials.
Tri-Tek Electronics is an authorized distributor of Triplett products, ensuring full manufacturer warranty coverage, best pricing, and factory-backed support. Visit our retail location in Mesa, AZ for local service in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Glendale.
Features
- Traces live 120/220VAC circuits
- Supports tracing up to 250VAC maximum
- Pulse and warble tone options
- Adjustable probe sensitivity
- Audible and visual continuity testing
- Signal strength LED indicator
- Built-in LED headlights on probe
- Earphone jack for noisy job sites
- Can trace wires through drywall, plaster, wood, cement, and conduit
- Includes tone generator, inductive probe, test leads, clips, probes, case, and batteries
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Triplett |
| Model |
3388 |
| Product Type |
Live Wire Tone and Probe Kit |
| Voltage Tracing |
120/220VAC |
| Maximum Voltage |
250VAC |
| Tone Modes |
Pulse, Warble |
| Probe Type |
Inductive Amplifier Probe |
| Power |
9V battery / line-powered transmitter capability |
| Applications |
Electrical, low voltage, telecom, security, CATV, LAN wiring |
Usage Example
A technician troubleshooting an unknown circuit in a Phoenix commercial building can connect the FOX HOTWIRE™ tone generator to the circuit and use the HOUND probe to trace the wire path through walls or above ceilings. This helps reduce guesswork, saves time, and supports cleaner service work for electrical and low-voltage installations.
