--- product_id: 45454876 title: "Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow)" brand: "ucontro" price: "£1.44" currency: GBP in_stock: false url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/45454876-underground-wire-locator-cable-tracker-with-earphone-for-invisible-fence store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3 ft depth 1000 ft range 9V battery needed Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) **Brand:** ucontro **Price:** £1.44 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔦 Uncover the Hidden: Your Essential Tool for Safe Digging! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) by ucontro - **How much does it cost?** £1.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/45454876-underground-wire-locator-cable-tracker-with-earphone-for-invisible-fence) ## Best For - ucontro enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ucontro brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **📡 Versatile Use:** Ideal for locating metal pipes, electrical wires, and telephone lines. - • **🐾 Pet Safety First:** Compatible with major pet fence systems for peace of mind. - • **🛠️ Durable Design:** Built with robust plastic to withstand your toughest jobs. - • **⚡ Lightweight & Portable:** Weighing only 12.3 ounces, take it anywhere with ease. - • **🔍 Locate with Precision:** Easily trace invisible fence wires and cables before you dig. ## Overview The Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker is a must-have for homeowners and professionals alike, designed to locate and trace invisible fence wires, metal pipes, and electrical lines up to 1000 feet in length and 3 feet deep. Lightweight and durable, this device ensures you dig safely without damaging essential underground utilities. ## Description The goods without Battery * Find wire breaks in your pet fence * Locate & Trace Pet Fence Wire lines before you dig * Locate & Trace Cable & Phone Lines before you dig This wire locator is designed to locate the path of non-energized wires behind walls and under the ground. This unit is capable of locating a specific circuit breaker, pinpointing wires beforer dirilling and veryifying dig sites underground. This device is effective up to 3 feet deep and up to 1000 feet in length. 1. The Underground Wire Locator is designed to locate the path of non-energized wires behind walls and underground. The 816 is also capable of locating a specific circuit breaker, pinpointing wires before drilling and verifying dig sites underground. The effective range is up to 3 feet deep and up to 1000 feet in length. 2. The unit consists of a transmitter 816T is equipped with a thumb wheel switch for turning the unit on and adjusting the output level on the front of the unit for use with the large alligator clip leads. Push the switch to select to test"Cable Scan" or"Battery Test'The transmitter is constructed of high impact plastic and is powered by one 9V battery. 3. The receiver 816R, is equipped with a thumb wheel switch for turning the unit on and adjusting the receiver gain. The tracking antenna is attached to the receiver with a 3-foot long cable. Also is equipped with a White LED light and a external earphone. The receiver has been designed to filter AC power related noise. The receiver is constructed of high impact plastic and is powered by one 9V battery. 4. The alligator clip leads are available to connect the transmitter to electrical wire, CATV coax, telephone drops, irrigation control wires or metallic pipes. 5. Packaging list: a toolkit & box without batteries, external earphone, operating instructions ## Features - It can be used for your Invisible Fence, DogWatch, Pet Safe, Innotek, Dog Guard, or other dog fence service provider! - Locate & Trace Pet Fence Wire lines before you dig - Locate & Trace Cable & Phone Lines before you dig - This device is effective up to 3 feet deep and up to 1000 feet in length under (Such as grassland) - Note: Does not support detecting breakpoints; need 9V battery (We don't offer) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Manufacturer | UCONTRO | | Part Number | NF816 | | Item Weight | 12.3 ounces | | Package Dimensions | 11.42 x 6.18 x 1.89 inches | | Item model number | NF816 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Color | Yellow | | Material | Plastic | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | ## Images ![Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61W13k6huSL.jpg) ![Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nzFyFBnQL.jpg) ![Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wSNQeBikL.jpg) ![Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410r1O4HwgL.jpg) ![Underground Wire Locator Cable Tracker with Earphone for Invisible Fence, Pet Safe System, Metal Pipes, Electrical Wires, Telephone Wire, Coax Cable (Yellow) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eJ1TNi8EL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used to locate a break in a DogWatch dog fence?** A: I bought it to locate the dog fence wire for some digging that I had to do around where I thought it was located. I lucked out and plugged in the ear buds to the receiver and went looking for the wire. The receiver picked up the dog fence frequency perfectly. Locating the wire was very easy. **Q: Can this unit have the option of operate in the null mode...i.e. the sound turns off when the wire is located and 2) what is the degree of accuracy?** A: 2 the first part I don't know as far as accuracy it is very tight **Q: will this work for a dog fence that is 2600 feet long?** A: I used it on a loop of a little less than 2000 feet. **Q: Can this unit detect multi-strand wires. Specifically I'm looking to find low voltage lighting wire.** A: That is why I bought it, for outside sidewalk lighting that wasn't working, It did the job locating the cable path. it also helped isolate a short in the cable. --- ## 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.co.uk/products/45454876-underground-wire-locator-cable-tracker-with-earphone-for-invisible-fence](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/45454876-underground-wire-locator-cable-tracker-with-earphone-for-invisible-fence) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*