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
Product Overview
Shipping, Pickup & Returns
Shipping
Free regular shipping over $99 on select items. Does not apply to items identified as oversized items, or shipping locations in NL, NU, NT, or YT. For more information and exceptions, please refer to our Shipping Policy.
Warehouse Pickup
Same day pickup is available for orders placed on weekdays before 1:30PM (EST). For orders placed after 1:30PM, pickup will be available the next business day. For more information and exceptions, please refer to our Warehouse Pickup Policy.
Returns & Refund
You can return a product for up to 30 days following the date you purchased it. For more information and exceptions, please refer to our Return/Refund Policy.
