Review on Network Tester SC8108 Breakpoint Rangefinder by Steve Brethorst

I first tested this with a 6ft cable. It is measured in 2M. close enough for me I used fresh batteries, I suspect this won't work with weaker batteries, but I can't confirm. I then used it to quickly diagnose what was wrong with a Cat6 barrel I didn't want to pull again. We had to crawl about 35-40 meters under the house through mud, rocks, broken glass and insulation. First it showed a break at the other end, I opened the panel and the keystone bushing fell apart in the wall. Glued, checked again. All pairs are reversed and 78 have a break on the closed side. My Panduit patch panel had pairs marked, but didn't specify which side was striped and which was solid (the stripe on the left, in case you didn't know). I removed the cable, swapped pairs, now the cable reads normally. Computer connected, success! I had to run the tests multiple times to validate them and sometimes had to click buttons multiple times to get them working. The device feels fragile, when I'm done with it it comes back in a sturdy box, I won't toss it in my cable bag to kick and break it. Judging by some of the other reviews, this device needs a little opening up and tweaking. It just suits me. To be honest for the price I would be ok if they sent me a package with parts that I would have to solder together. I am thrilled with the product and glad I didn't have to throw away $300 through a lucky break.