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What does ac mean on stud finder. Stud finder shows the entire wall has ac current. No matter what stud finder i buy at home depot the ceiling shows wires all over the place which i know is not true because theres no lights on the ceiling. And the stud. In studscan and deepscan modes the tool will indicate the presence of wood or metal studs with a stud indication but will not indicate whether the stud is wood or metal. I have the same issue and my house is only like 10 years old. Active 6 years 3 months ago.
The stud finder seems to detect live wires over a large area approximately 4 by 4 feet the closet is in the basement with no power outlets except the light fixture. This ergonomically designed wood and metal stud finder with ac detection indicates what it is sensing below the surface with sequential leds and audible beeps. For every job that requires the structural strength of a stud you will need a way to locate the studs inside your walls. I checked it with two different stud finders same result. The stanley stud sensor 150 is perfect for diyers with tough hanging needs. Im a rookie with any sort of home renovation improvement.
Posted by udeleted 4 years ago. A good stud finder is key for many home remodeling jobs and can come in handy with smaller tasks like hanging a heavy picture or a television set on your wall. It features ac detection to detect live wires up to 2 inches below surface material a marking channel and soft grips. Multiscanner models with metal scan mode can be used to verify whether the stud located in stud scan or deepscan mode is metal. My wife asked me to try and mount a mirror its heavy about 40 pounds. The mirror has two d rings on the back and a big warning not to use.
An electronic stud finder or sensor works on the concept of capacitance differential caused due to the presence of a difference in the density of the surface interiors. But the stud finders signal turns on about 3 feet above ground and continues all the way to the ceiling. Ask question asked 6 years 3 months ago. Stud sensors can use this format to detect live wires especially if you are planning to burrow deep into your wallmore than 3 inches.