--- product_id: 432085711 title: "F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange)" brand: "vxscan" price: "KD 20.79" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Vxscan" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/432085711-f04-underground-wire-locator-underground-cable-locator-orange store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Noise-isolating earphones included 1000 ft max detection range 3-4 hrs battery life F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) **Brand:** vxscan **Price:** KD 20.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Locate like a pro, save like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) by vxscan - **How much does it cost?** KD 20.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/432085711-f04-underground-wire-locator-underground-cable-locator-orange) ## Best For - vxscan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vxscan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Noise-Free Precision:** Included 3.5mm headphones block distractions so you can focus on accurate cable tracing. - • **User-Friendly Controls:** Simple power and signal adjustments let you zero in on breaks even in noisy environments. - • **Versatile Cable Detection:** Detect pet fences, irrigation lines, pipelines, and construction cables with ease. - • **Long-Range & Deep Detection:** Trace cables buried up to 3 feet deep and 1000 feet long for comprehensive coverage. - • **Pinpoint Underground Breaks Fast:** Save time and money by quickly locating cable faults yourself without costly pros. ## Overview The VXSCAN F04 Underground Cable Locator is a battery-powered, professional-grade tool designed to detect and trace single or double-strand underground cables up to 1000 feet long and 3 feet deep. Equipped with noise-isolating earphones and adjustable signal controls, it enables precise location of cable breaks, irrigation wires, pet fences, and pipeline cables, empowering users to perform efficient repairs and maintenance independently. ## Description Product description USAGEWARNING CARD 1. Avoid Connecting to Live Wires Do not connect the transmitter's red and black clips to live wires, as this may damage the tester. 2. Avoid Testing Near Powered Cables Do not operate the transmitter and target wire near other powered equipment or live cables, as this may create interference signals, impacting tracking accuracy and sensitivity. 3. Suitable for Single or Double Core Wires Only This product is designed for single or double core wires.lt is not suitablefor multi-core wires, bundled wires, or twisted wires, as these can create crosstalk signals between target and non-target wires, resultingin misidentification. 4. Detecting the breakpoint but no for short circuit. The product can detect the breakpoint of single-core wires .but it can notdetect the breakpoint ofmulti-core wires,and can not detect short circuit wires. 5. lmproving Signal for Tracking Weak Wires If the signal is too weak to locate the target line, try clipping thetransmitter's black clip onto a screwdriver and inserting the screwdriverinto the ground (preferably moist soil) to improve grounding andenhance the signal. 6. Method for Locating Target Wires When the receiver probe detects signals on both sides ofthe target wirean alarm sound will be emitted. The alarm will decrease or stop directlyabove the target wire. lfthe receiver sounds continuously during trackingadjust the sensitivity switch on the side of the receiver to reducesensitivity, then move slowly to locate the target wire. 1. Underground Wire Tracker helps locate and track buried and hidden wires, and can quickly and accurately locate the direction or direction of underground and through-wall cables. 2. It can locate underground sprinkler valve wires, dog fence wires, pipelines, invisible fence wires, buried wires in walls, network cable direction testing and tracking, etc. 3. It can detect and locate wires by yourself, saving you time and money. 4. Precautions for wire tracing are as follows 1) Never use on live circuits to avoid damaging the tester! Underground wire trackers are only suitable for locating non-powered cables; 2) There should be no other equipment or powered cables around the transmitter and the target line, otherwise, interference signals will be generated, affecting the accuracy and sensitivity of the line search; 3) This product is suitable for single-core or double-core wires, not for multi-core wires, bundled wires and twisted wires; 4) If you want to find the target line from multiple similar wires, this model of product will not work, because it will generate crosstalk signals and cause misjudgment. If necessary, you can purchase other line-finding products of our company 5) Line-finding length and line-finding depth test range: The line-finding length range is 0-1000 feet when the target line is in a muddy environment, the line-finding depth is 0-3 feet, when the target line is in a steel pipe, iron pipe, PVC pipe, etc., there will be signal attenuation, and the line-finding depth is 1 to 2 feet. Serious warning: When the length and depth of the target line exceed the test range, the line search will fail, please choose another model of wire tracker How to Enhance the Signal? To enhance the signal you can make the ground stud and connect it. (Screw knives or metal slices can be used as a medium for ground studs.) How to find the wire locates? Turn on the receiver and swing it back and forth. You will hear the sound "bi bi bi"; When approaching the breakpoint, the tone will weaken and then disappear. Find the breakpoint If the tone disappears. It means the breakpoint is at this location External Earphones Equipped a pair of earphones that can be connected to the receiver earphone jack to improve efficiency in a noisy environment. How to properly install the battery？ You need to organize the battery line and put them on the front of the battery, PLEASE DO NOT put the battery line on top. White LED Flashlight VXSCAN F04 underground wire locator designed with a white LED flashlight for auxiliary lighting in the darkness. Review: Works great (but not for finding my worx boundary wire break) - The instructions aren't entirely clear as some other reviewers have pointed out, but it's not overly complicated. First, turn on the Listener (the unit with the dangling antenna) and see if you pick up any noise when near your wire. It should be silent, otherwise there may be interference that affects the next steps. (Note, I could pick up some static from my lawnmowers base station... Unplugging the boundary wire eliminated that) Second, connect the red clip of the transmitter unit to the end of the wire, and the black clip to something metal you can stick in the ground (I used an 8" screwdriver, not sure if it has to be that long). Turn on the transmitter, then push the find button (magnifying glass icon). Now a signal is being sent along your wire, which you should be able to easily pick up with the receiver unit. It sounds like a toy police car ("wee-ooo-wee-ooo"). Very obvious. You should easily be able to trace the underground wire/metal/conductor by waving the antenna around to find the noise. This was definitely true for my lawnmower guide wire that was buried up to 3 inches. If at any point you lose the noise, your break is nearby (maybe not right there, but within a foot or two. Digging up the wire should be easy, since you know where it is (be safe if it's buried deep!) This worked for one of my wire breaks (when I dug up the wire it was clear there was a clean break), but not the other. But the second break was likely an incomplete break (I couldn't feel it or see it... But a multimeter confirmed a high resistance segment). I suspect the transmitter is a little too powerful for my use case, and overcame the partial break. Still, this device did a great job locating my wire and one break, so worth the cost! Review: Works perfectly for locating buried cables! - Needed to find a buried power junction box between house and pool light. After digging several “well it ought to be right here holes” I ordered this device. I isolated the location, and found it in 3 minutes. Incredible and so easy to use. I will have several uses for this device. Thank you for a great product. ## Features - CHECK BEFORE PURCHASE - Ensure compatibility with the type of wires you need to locate. This underground wire locator is designed for single-strand or parallel double-strand wires and may not work effectively on multistrand wires. Please see picture 2 for details - YOUR RELIABLE CABLE LOCATOR - The VXSCAN Underground cable locator helps you quickly and accurately locate breakpoints and trace the direction of underground and wall-installed cables. Detect and repair broken wires with ease, all by yourself - VERSATILE APPLICATIONS - Underground wire locator is perfect for detecting pet fence wires, pipelines, underground irrigation, and construction site cables, making it a versatile tool for various scenarios - EXCEPTIONAL DETECTION RANGE - Underground wire locator cable tracer with a detection range of up to 1000 feet in length and 2-3 feet in depth, the Wire Locator is portable, efficient, and easy to use - USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN - Equipped with an earphone for accurate detection in noisy environments and an adjustable volume knob for optimal sound levels. The built-in LED flashlight ensures visibility in dark or low-light conditions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09W8TTQ3C | | Best Sellers Rank | #108,093 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #223 in Network & Cable Testers | | Brand | VXSCAN | | Brand Name | VXSCAN | | Color | Orange | | Compatible Devices | Devices with 3.5 mm audio output jack, 3.5 mm to USB adapter, and 9V battery compatible devices | | Country Of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 656 Reviews | | Included Components | Transmitter Receiver headphone Storage bag User manual | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | VXSCAN | | Measurement Type | feet or meters | | Min. Operating Voltage | 9 Volts | | Minimum Operating Voltage | 9 Volts | | Model | F04 | | Part Number | F04-1 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Specification Met | CE, UL | | Style | Circuit Testers | | Style Name | Circuit Testers | | UPC | 889327054312 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** VXSCAN - **Color:** Orange - **Item Weight:** 16 ounces - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Style:** Circuit Testers ## Images ![F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71e5Wg3BBoL.jpg) ![F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ALF8m4jDL.jpg) ![F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NEJ77t40L.jpg) ![F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Q-CQwglQL.jpg) ![F04 Underground Wire Locator, Underground Cable Locator(Orange) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GLJ-BUMDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I need to locate my underground pool electric because I have to dig footings nearby without hitting the wire/conduit. Will this work?** A: Yes, the tool can help you locate underground wires. To use this tool, you will need to shut down power and have a loose end of wire to connect too. **Q: Will this work on broken wires on a truck 12v system?** A: I think it will be to powerful to work. Try a signal tracer tone generator used for telephone systems. Much better suited for your application. **Q: This is picking up the common wire on my irrigation system, and not the individual valve wire, what am I doing wrong?** A: I used it to try to find sprinkler wiring in the ground. Might be that I am not using it properly but was unable to trace the wires. **Q: Can detect 4 feet deep?** A: Hi, eurotech This VXSCAN F04 underground cable locator suitable for 3 feet in depth. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great (but not for finding my worx boundary wire break) *by J***. on May 14, 2024* The instructions aren't entirely clear as some other reviewers have pointed out, but it's not overly complicated. First, turn on the Listener (the unit with the dangling antenna) and see if you pick up any noise when near your wire. It should be silent, otherwise there may be interference that affects the next steps. (Note, I could pick up some static from my lawnmowers base station... Unplugging the boundary wire eliminated that) Second, connect the red clip of the transmitter unit to the end of the wire, and the black clip to something metal you can stick in the ground (I used an 8" screwdriver, not sure if it has to be that long). Turn on the transmitter, then push the find button (magnifying glass icon). Now a signal is being sent along your wire, which you should be able to easily pick up with the receiver unit. It sounds like a toy police car ("wee-ooo-wee-ooo"). Very obvious. You should easily be able to trace the underground wire/metal/conductor by waving the antenna around to find the noise. This was definitely true for my lawnmower guide wire that was buried up to 3 inches. If at any point you lose the noise, your break is nearby (maybe not right there, but within a foot or two. Digging up the wire should be easy, since you know where it is (be safe if it's buried deep!) This worked for one of my wire breaks (when I dug up the wire it was clear there was a clean break), but not the other. But the second break was likely an incomplete break (I couldn't feel it or see it... But a multimeter confirmed a high resistance segment). I suspect the transmitter is a little too powerful for my use case, and overcame the partial break. Still, this device did a great job locating my wire and one break, so worth the cost! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly for locating buried cables! *by L***T on April 4, 2026* Needed to find a buried power junction box between house and pool light. After digging several “well it ought to be right here holes” I ordered this device. I isolated the location, and found it in 3 minutes. Incredible and so easy to use. I will have several uses for this device. Thank you for a great product. ### ⭐ Not useful in my situation. Maybe not in yours either. *by J***B on April 19, 2026* I'm a EE and I know how to use test equipment and I know how this unit (is supposed to ) works. I was trying to locate a wire feeding a lamp post lamp. I know that the wires were buried 12-14" . I spent 3 hours trying to use this in order to located a break in the wires . I knew roughly where the break should be (there was trencher work there just prior to the lamp failing) . At no time was I able to detect the underground AC feed. This unit DID do a good job of detecting the radiated signal from the wires in the lamp post, but failed to find any trace of the underground wire. I took a random 20' length of wire and stretched it out on the surface of the lawn. I was able to detect the presence of that wire from about 3' to the side of the wire, so I know that the unit is somewhat alive. Unfortunately finding a wire on the surface of the ground is not very useful. The instructions are written in some pretty thickly accented Chenglish but are adequate with some patience. I really needed this to work, but such is life. ## Frequently Bought Together - Underground Wire Tracer, VXSCAN F04 Underground Wire Locator Tone Generator Kit and Probe with Earphone Cable Tester for Locating Breakage Cables Irrigation Wires Pet Fence - PetsTEK 10 Pack Waterproof Wire Splice Kit for Wire Break Repair in Electric In-Ground Dog Fence Systems - EMBerg Waterproof Wire Splice Kit for Wire Break Repair in Electric In-Ground Dog Fence Systems and Robot Lawn Mowers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/432085711-f04-underground-wire-locator-underground-cable-locator-orange](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/432085711-f04-underground-wire-locator-underground-cable-locator-orange) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*