Detection is achieved using two different methods. Its two scanning modes locate the center edges and direction of wood or metal studs.
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Stud finder wire detector. 45 out of 5 stars 655. The more advanced scanners have multiple modes that detect studs metal live ac wiring non ferrous metal such as copper pipe and ferrous metal such as rebar. This will allow you to make the necessary cuts into a wall without the danger of cutting into a live or hot electrical wire. If you have been exasperated with stud finders in the past and prefer one that can tell you more this model may be a good option. The audible and visible cues reliably keep users informed when an object such as metal studs ac live wiring gets found. Blueraja danny pflughoeft jan 11 14 at 619.
Simple and fastthe stud finder wall scanner can quickly locate the edges and center of metal studs pipes rebar joists behind walls floors and ceilings as well as the live ac wires. Best stud finder for plastics. Zircon metalliscanner m40 at amazon. Dewalt wall scanner at lowes can pick up a variety of things such as wood plastic magneticnonmagnetic metals and live wires up to three inches deep best stud finder for metals. Zircon 15 in scan depth metal and wood stud finder. It is ideal for use on non textured walls drywall wood flooring or subflooring.
Franklin sensors prosensor 16 in scan depth metal and wood stud finder. As the name suggests a stud finder detects studs behind the surface of a wall. Stud finder wall scanner 5 in 1stud detector with intelligent microprocessor chip hd lcd display and audio alarm accurate and fast location for the center and edge of metal studs ac wire. Bosch visimax 100 ft green beam self leveling cross line beam laser level. If your stud finder seems to be picking up things between the studs it could be detecting metal or plastic plumbing components electrical boxes or wiring or metal ductwork. Stud finders find studs not live wires.
And theyre notoriously inaccurate its not uncommon to have them go off in a large area or nowhere at all. Using an electronic stud finder with an electrical wire detection feature can take the guesswork out of knowing exactly where the wiring is located. The studbuddy magnetic stud finder. It features an lcd display and four different scanning modes. Free shipping on orders over 25 shipped by amazon. Get it as soon as fri jun 19.
My stud finder has a live wire detector. The studsensor hd70 onestep stud finder takes the the studsensor hd70 onestep stud finder takes the guesswork out of finding the stud center. Studsensor hd70 stud finder. Zircon studsensor l50 with bonus level 15 in scan depth metal and wood stud finder.