Bosch Professional Stud Finder Gms 120 (Drill Hole Marker, Max. Detection Depth Wood/Magnetic Metal/Non-Magnetic Metal/Live Cable: 38/120/80/50 Mm, In Cardboard Box) – Amazon Exclusive Se
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Metal Setting
The standard detection setting, the metal setting provides the best detection for magnetic (≤12cm) and non-magnetic (≤8cm) metals and can detect live wires up to a depth of 5cm on various wall types.
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Live Wire Setting
While all settings detect live wires, the Live Wire setting provides best results when detecting live wires is the focus and can accurately detect them up to a depth of 5cm on various wall types.
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Drywall Setting
Specialized for use with drywall, and can detect wooden and metal studs ≤ 3.8cm deep and live wires up to a depth of 5cm. This settings should only be used if the detection of wooden studs is needed.
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Apply Voltage
Make sure voltage is applied to the cable being searched for (i.e. by turning on the light)
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Remove Interferences
Remove jewelry and gloves. Turn off nearby electronic devices that could interfere with detection
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Choose a Setting
Turn on the device and select the correct detection setting for the application
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Start Detection
Hold the tool by the rubber grip. Place the tool flat against the wall. Move 3x in each direction
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Record Results
Transfer detection results to the wall by using the marking hole
Product Comparison
 GMS 120 |  D-tect 120 |  D-tect 150 SV |  D-tect 200 C | |
| Max. detection depth | 120mm | 120mm | 150mm | 200mm |
| Metal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Live wires | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Non-live cables | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Plastic Pipes | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wood | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Material classification | Live-wire/Metal | Live-wire | Live-wire/Metal | Live-wire/Metal |
| Bosch Radar Technology | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Spot measurement | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Depth indication | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Display max. drilling depth | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Display object depth | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Why does the signal change when I move along a live wire?
Twisting of leads of live wires causes variation in the strength of an electric field on the surface up to complete extinction. In case of a 3-phase live wire, the different phases of live leads cancel each other out.
Why do I have problems detecting a wooden stud in drywall?
Make sure to measure on homogenous drywall (e.g. no hidden holes or OSB walls). Choose the drywall setting before positioning the device on the wall, then wait until the LED ring turns on and start moving the device 3x over the area of interest.
Why does the device indicate live wires everywhere?
The device detects live wires by capturing the signal emitted by the live wire. If a wall has a high conductivity, this signal can be spread and over whole wall. Or, if a live wire runs parallel to rebar, all rebar might be shown as live wires.
What should I do if the device displays different results for the same measurement?
Follow the step-by-step guide when using the tool and make sure to do all the measurements the same way. In particular, move the tool 3x in each direction and keep the outer conditions constant.
Why does the device indicate metal objects on the whole wall?
The tool detects aluminium foil on underfloor heating systems and on thermal glass wool insulation as metal, and likewise detects brick reinforced w/steel fibre as metal due to the high iron content. It may show a yellow light w/red bricks or tiles.
| Weight: | 270 g |
| Dimensions: | 25.8 x 16.7 x 7.3 cm; 270 Grams |
| Model: | GMS 120 |
| Part: | 0601081005 |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Alkaline |
| Manufacture: | Bosch Professional |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Good quality package
The whole package is good ie nice case and marker . The stud finder is OK only used a couple of times though so time will tell
Brillia
Great product and from Amazon warehouse
Bargain and I’m much safer with my DIY
Good
Got this for my bf for Christmas he said it’s good
Generally I dislike reading instructions but for this piece of equipment you do have to follow the advice for accurate results.
Get used to it by testing on surfaces where you know what it should find. Take it slowly and once you become used to the way it works you’ll have confidence that your work is safe or not.
One happy brother!
Bought as a present for my brother, who does use it and is very happy with it. It works and that all that matters.
Great stud finde
It comes with its own carry case very well made produc
Wish I bought one when they came on sale a few years ago
My new toy is really great light easy to use and saves a whole lot of time no more knocking on studs walls it’s easy now slide the detector across the wall to find your studs even has o hole in it so you can mark the Center well worth getting
Works well.
Read a lot of negative reviews before making the decision to get this. I read some reviews on another site and found that it was mainly user error that may have led to the bad reviews.
I find that you need to ignore the audio sensor and go by the meter guage in the display.
Well made, comes with a case and battery. Expensive compared to other brands, but definitely get what you pay for.
This is a review of the Bosch GMS 120 stud scanner.
I bought this device despite all the negative reviews as I know Bosch make quality stuff and in any event if it’s really an awful piece of kit, Amazon will let you return it for a full refund.
In the first few minutes of using this device I found all the problems people had been complaining about, so I decide to read the instructions. Once I had done so and followed other guidelines I found on-line, I found it worked perfectly. The cure for some issues are not obvious — like removing your watch and any rings together with any external interference from mobile phones, tablet computers and any metal objects in the vicinity that don’t need to be there. The device is very sensitive and using two hands instead of one to move the scanner can lead to false readings.
I found the indications from the device to be very informative for example if it finds a metal source whether that be a nail, screw or metal stud attaching the plasterboard to the stud it will tell you if its magnetic or not, which may give you an idea of the source. It will also detect plastic pipes containing water when scanning in the bathroom so you need to be alert as to what you are looking for. In my case I was looking for wooden studs so that I could install a particularly heavy bathroom cabinet. It easily found the studs despite scanning through quite thick porcelain tiles on top of the plasterboard.
All in all I found the device to be very useful and great value for money.
What I liked was it’s ability to find and detect, electrical wiring, metal, and wooden and metal beams inside of dry walls. What I Also liked the marker pen for marking areas of detected items when you use the ,measuring indicator, and the fine scale indicator that will help you to mark the exact spot of the item detected. Read the instruction manual to get the full potential out of the unit and read about maintenance and about putting the tool away after use and how to over come faults or calibration faults. Overall it’s a very well made tool that just shows quality. And for your own safety it’s a must have tool, because you don’t know what’s inside the wall your thinking of drilling into too place a item or construction or DIY. Dislike none yet.
It's accuracy is quite good. I know its limitations, mainly user error. How to stop false readings.
Initially, I thought what a pile of junk, it seemed wildly inaccurate on electrical cables, but after watching a few videos on you tube, and reading the manual, yes reading the manual. I could identify cables, beams and what ever I needed correctly.
When I first started to use it, lots of false readings, but now I know its limitations, mainly user error. I like it much more. once you realize how to stop false readings, it’s accuracy is quite good.
This appears to be a easy bit of kit to use, but don’t be fooled. It take time to learn, requires reading the manual, and watching a few YouTube videos, to educate yourself on how to get the best from it. Mine is good now.
A must buy
I read a lot of reviews before buying and I’m glad I didn’t focus on the negative ones too much. This is a great tool to give safe and accurate information. I’m not a regular DIY-ER but this was easy yo use and well worth the price for the reassurance that I wasn’t drilling into cables etc.
No more worrying……
Always worried what was behind the wall when drilling. We had a joined who drilled and flooded our kitchen years ago. He should had one these!
Great piece of ki
Useful, with a bit of practice!
Be sure to read the manual and take a bit of time to learn how to use it properly, or frustration and annoyance will fall upon you!
The device itself is well made and very capable, with good haptics and features. It’s perhaps a bit on the expensive side but otherwise no complaints.
Useful, with a bit of practice!
Be sure to read the manual and take a bit of time to learn how to use it properly, or frustration and annoyance will fall upon you!
The device itself is well made and very capable, with good haptics and features. It’s perhaps a bit on the expensive side but otherwise no complaints.
Review
Love this stud finder a lot better than cheaper ones I have used great if you have a house with stud wall like mine good buy would recommend to anyone
Not sure it is as useful as it could be
It may just be me, but I have not found this product to be as reliable as I would wish. Perhaps it just takes a lot of practice, but I would expect a relatively expensive meter such as this one to locate known studs and wiring quickly and reliably. It doesn’t. Sometimes it pinpoints the centre of a stud or joist very accurately, other times it misses the same target completely. I find that I need to combine the readings from the meter with another more low tech way of checking the location of studs (ie drilling little holes) before I commit to identifying the outline of the stud. Consequently it is of limited use to me.
Great for DIY lovers
Wanted to put some holes in a wall that had pipes/cables, and wanted to be sure i didn’t cause myself some large bills for tradesman to fix my mistakes.
Read some reviews and picked this device, and glad i did.
I’ve used this to find cables and pipes in walls, and concrete floors, and its worked brilliantly, and (touch wood) i havnt caused myself any expensive bills since,
80 sounds expensive, but is far cheaper than fixing any issues this prevents.
Will save you in the long ru
I have used Cheaper scanners in the past that seem to beep all the time and I could never be sure where to drill. I used this scanner over known wires/pipe areas on my interor (plasterboard) walls and I always got the results expected so I have confidence in this scaner
I watched a few YouTube videos before hand on usage and always make sure my phone is no where near it.
So far for me a great bit of ki
Good product and good value for general DIY
Purchased this after friends (doing DIY) recommended it as well as the professionals in the trade (local carpenter and the Sky TV engineer both were using this). So far it’s been easy to use and accurate. Very happy with this purchase.
Excellent tool
Great tooldoes exactly what it says it will do and with a good degree of accuracy too found it great for locating items buried in walls, and this saved my neighbour from going through a load of cables running everywhere in the walls of his kitchen well worth having this in your tool box I’ve had a few locators over the years, but this is the best I’ve ownedwell pleased with i
Good stud finder.
This is a good stud / electrical / pipe finder which has several very helpful features. I chose it after some really good reviews on it. I have found its not a solution straight from the box though where you need to use it and understand how it reads the wall / floor etc. Good contact with the surface is very important to this tool and if not kept tight to the surface can give some unusual readings. I have to be honest and say I am still getting used to it!
A lot better than my cheapy one.
Works well for finding studs and buried metalwork (pipes), but not so good on live cables as it often beeps in any position on a wall, even a wall where I know there are no cables. This makes it difficult to accurately detect where a cable actually is. Some walls worked well and some didn’t, so I guess it is probably picking up interference from elsewhere. Placing your other hand on the wall (in the instructions) does help. The centering works really well although you do need to read and understand the instructions on how to do this.
Works well on stud walls but solid walls not so
but solid walls not so well
must take your time and check lots of times to make sure
At last one that works!
I’ve had a few of these over the years and they sort of work and sort of don’t. So I use other methods to check what I’m drilling into. Having had an extension built, I got the urge to put up various shelves and pictures in the house. So, knowing exactly where the cables and joists were in the new annexe, I thought I’d give this a go to test it in a known situation. It was accurate in each case. I like the way it clearly shows the distance it is away from the object, with the circle detecting just where the object is. So now I’m going to use it on the older parts of the house with confidence.
Easy to Use
Thought this would be great, however no better than the cheaper ones on the market really I think. Easy to use though!
better than cheap stud finder but I hoped for even bette
It has a great central hole to mark the point to drill, but depending on the direction you place it onto the wall it sometimes gives mixed signals, this may be to some structures or re-enforcement in the wall, but it then cannot differentiate easily between life wiring and no wiring. I wonder if this could be improved or this is a limitation of the coil system. Therefore 4/5 stars.
it does work!
I bought a cheapo stud finder, which was next to useless (all alarms went off everywhere!). We then had some curtains fitted and the fitter had one of these Bosch SFs and he showed me how it worked, so I bought the same. It has proven reliable every time and I’m very happy. As ever you usually get what you pay for!
Does what it should and a good price
Bought for my partner, he is happy so I am happy
mmm not sure
Wanted this as completely renovating a house. on the plus side finds electrical cables brilliantly, but for copper pipes a bit hit and miss at the moment, but still trying to calibrate it so works perfect, not sure if going to get there but will try.
May review my review at the end of this job!
We purchased this on the advice of the developer we purchased our house from. I would 100% recommend this product to anyone attempting any form of DIY. Product comes with a handy carry case for protection and comes with a battery to get you going straight away. 10/10 product in terms of value and quality.
Excelle
I nearly didn’t buy this, because of the negative reviews, but I am so pleased that I did. I was even more concerned when I saw that the product box had been resealed by Amazon Prime, which to me cried out ‘Return’, but inside, it all seemed like new, so hopefully, a false alarm. Anyway, the main thing is how it works and in that respect, it’s brilliant. It correctly found pipework behind my plasterboard and I was able to map where everything was before drilling. My old detector didn’t show anything there at all, by the way, which I knew must be wrong, hence this purchase. For me at least, this detector did what it was supposed to do and I’m well pleased with it so far.
BEST DETECTOR I HAVE USED
I was sick and tired of buying cheap 30 detectors only for them to fail and cost me money by drilling across a pipe or electric wire, this detector is the best I have come across and believe me I have used alo
Bought this to check if there is something behind my apartment wall.
I see a lot of people complaining that the device shows “a wire when pointing it at their hands”.
Well – its not idiot proof and it takes some practice to operate it well.
Also its possible to confuse the sensor by moving it around any surface like a maniac.
If you want accurate results – follow the manual carefully (dragging it around the area several times to allow it to calibrate etc)
It does show some weird readings now and then but it gives me the idea where I can drill without a possibility of being electrocuted.
If you want to know where EXACTLy your cables/pipes are please buy a product in a different price range or call the professionals
Impressive
As other reviews have said, you need to read the instructions, and give the device a brief time to self caliibrate. I used it to fasten down all the flooring in the bedroom above the boiler cupboard. It detected pipes cables and joists very successfully- there were a lot!
Easy to use
easy to use and accurate and at a fair price
Absolute Genuis
Any one with a new build you need one of these
Pop in the battery and off you go
Excellent product. Does what it says on the box and is really easy to use.
I tested it on walls where I knew pipes and cables were and it identified them straight away.
Really impressed so far.
Great all rounder!
I would have given this product 5 stars but for the ease of use. You do need to the time to read the manual or better still watch tutorials online… there are plenty out there on YouTube! Otherwise, the Bosch Professional stud finder is brilliant.
Probably the best in a very vague area of measurement and detection. I have had and borrowed several different types, usually with very poor results.
Using this one straight out of the box was very disappointing.
It took several days in different situations to develop any confidence in what it was indicating – or not!
It would register ‘no cable’ in a situation where there was obviously a cable. It was necessary to understand that if the embedded cable was covered by a galvanised steel channel, then this would mask the presence of low current in the cable. It was necessary to have a heavy load (electric heater) connected to the outlet to cause enough current to make the sensor respond. The unit would respond to the metal channel on the ‘metal’ setting. It was necessary to use both settings to identify the location of cables with any confidence. (i.e.) Locate the metal channel first, then try to narrow down the cable routing within that zone with the ‘electric’ setting..
Perfec
I should have treated myself to this well designed product many years ago
Does a decent job
Present for my husband who says seems to do the job well and is much better than previous detectors. Stud detection still not perfect.
a must have mete
A great gadget although its larger than I was expecting but that’s only a small gripe. With its audio signal and backlight screen its an easy gadget to use. Batteries will last for ages. Shop around as there are some deals to be had on this mete
a must have mete
A great gadget although its larger than I was expecting but that’s only a small gripe. With its audio signal and backlight screen its an easy gadget to use. Batteries will last for ages. Shop around as there are some deals to be had on this mete
just the job
it does what it was intended for and does it well. this item detects the faintest voltage and deeply entrenched metal stud.
Bosch Professional Digital Detecto
The detector is easy to use and works well. Extra, unexpected benefit/ use – detecting shot in prepared game, works really well
looks like a good durable device
looks like a good durable device, i have been struggling to find wood beams accurately, but for wires and metal works pretty well
Look for a deal and you will be pleased
Excellent product if you get it at a good price
but it's a great tool to have at home
Works perfectly.
It’s a little bit difficult to understand at the beginning, but it’s a great tool to have at home.
I was reading the reviews and could not decide… I took a risk because of the price and you know what ??? It is such a great equipment….
Does the job
Accurate
Really good build quality
Works perfectly
When you buying this kind of machine you need to clarify for what you will be using it. If the expectation matches the description of the product just buy it.
Really happy with the product!!!!
Thank you
By far i have used it only once.
It does what it says and it is convenient.
I strictly put 4 stars because of the temporal use.
I bought it because i have already had two accidents, although i had quite an experience in drilling walls.
Before that i used a mobile app that was a similar solution (only if a magnetic sensor is built in the phone). To be honest BOSCH GMS 120 is much accurate and easy understood how to use it.
Concluding
POSITIVES: Easy, Quick, Accurate, Option for using in the night.
NEGATIVES: A little large (bigger than you expect it), maybe in small corners you cannot use it (3 cm distance from hole to the top corners)
This is an excellent product. there are many inferior versions on the ...
This is an excellent product. there are many inferior versions on the market. Risk free drilling into your walls is worth the cost.
Purchased this Bosch multi-detector for a specific job where a live cable was very near where I needed to place wall screws for a curtain rail.
I am not particularly a fan of Bosch tools but the build of this is 100%. Before use you will benefit from some “practice runs”, I found the product accurate, nevertheless I was relieved to miss the mains cable!
Would I recommend the product? Yes, but don’t forget the “practice runs”!
Purchased this Bosch multi-detector for a specific job where a live cable was very near where I needed to place wall screws for a curtain rail.
I am not particularly a fan of Bosch tools but the build of this is 100%. Before use you will benefit from some “practice runs”, I found the product accurate, nevertheless I was relieved to miss the mains cable!
Would I recommend the product? Yes, but don’t forget the “practice runs”!
Five Stars
Just moved house and this has been invaluable for detecting hidden cables and pipes.
Great top quality product that does exactly as meant to
Great top quality product that does exactly as meant to.
Highly recommend along with watching an online event tutorial for produc
I just got this unit today and wanted to locate a copper pipe leak under the concrete floor.
I expected problems as the floor was reading 40% moisture content after raising the fitted carpet.
The unit was remarkable, by slowly dragging the unit over the floor the light changes from Green to Yellow and then to Red as it comes close to a copper pipe that’s at least 2 inches below the surface. Still moving the in the red across the floor the scale closes and over the pipe is closed with a dot in the centre. I made further tests following the many pipes under the floor and the only problem I found was it stayed in the red longer where I believe the pipes cross.
It became a yellow light when reading between two parrallel pipes that I know are only about 3 inches apart. So it was able to differentiate when more than one pipe is present. I am very pleased with this unit and more so when I found that the GMS120 that does more than the GMS100 but was cheaper at Amazon.
As long as you follow instructions which will allow you to discard false positives it is money well spend. Money well saved too vs drilling through a cable under current or a water pipe
Five Stars
This product works well all I would say is read the instructions well
Great Product!
Despite some reviews and some more expensive competitor products I have to say I am impressed with the use and accuracy of the tool. Great product.
You really need to practise using it for a while to understand how it works. That’s not a criticism of the tool, just the reality of what this gives you over the cheaper simple metal detectors. For a couple of days I was convinced it was over sensitive and telling my walls were filled with cables criss-crossing them. The electricity detector was bleeping and flashing every time I got within 25cm of a wire.
Tips for use. (1) Do not expect to get an accurate reading by putting straight on the wall and doing a simple single pass. It has some kind of auto sensitivity (instead of the wheel you turn on the cheap models) which means you need to run backwards and forwards a few times. (2) Look for the second meter to show the centre dot as it passes over known wires. Get used to when the meter starts sounding/flashing verses the location of known wires and when it just shows a solid Red/Amber. Look for the centre-dot to appear as you move across the wall (2) keep going over the area – at least three sweeps; and note that as it approaches something it detects it further away than the reverse when moving away the other side (e.g. the signal fades quicker than it builds up) (3) Hold it properly on the grips and not the head. Holding on the head seems to affect it and lose accuracy (4) put your other hand on the wall. This is a key one as it seems to be affected by static build-up giving more false alarms. I found it was a lot more accurate when I had my other hand resting on the wall I was detecting.
If you are prepared to work with it over time then it will give you a lot of confidence, but this is no instant “x-ray” tool. Given all of these tools are just small metal detectors (with, in this case, some microprocessor logic helping you) I would go as far as to say this only gives you a 15% greater knowledge of your wall than a 20 detector, so it’s the value you place on that extra 15% knowledge verses paying thrice the price. If you want more than this you’ll need to find tools that work very differently – this is model is as good a tool as any using this technical approach.
Works great.
Very useful gadget, it works fine for me, finds stuff hidden inside the wall so you dont knock nails into your wiring or water/gas pipes.
justified by the idea that it'll be useful in the future
This was overkill for putting up a cupboard, justified by the idea that it’ll be useful in the future. Awesome tool, really straightforward.
Five Stars
Excellent product, very easy to use, even for a rookie DIY’er. Has prevented me electrocuting myself!
An essential tool for DIY
A really great piece of essential equipment for diy in and around the house. Easy to use and has helped me avoid several potential issues with metal pipework. Certainly recommend.
its a pressie
its not for me its a xmas present so i can not comme
Five Stars
Helped with my project. Saved money for gas engineer and electrician before start drilling wall. Accident could happen ufffff
Very easy to use and understand (if you read and follow the instructions and move back and forward to home in on the area you’re interested in). I’ve been able to confidently map cable and pipe runs through internal walls. It isn’t so easy in solid walls.
Returning to this after a few months, I find it’s not so great. I now wonder if it requires a nearly new battery to work well. That might explain the very varied reviews.
This is very good quality, and very accurate. Lovely display, which one can have the display lit up when it’s dark if one wants. The colour lights are great. It’s good having auto calibration. The battery is very easy to put in and take out, it comes out very easy. It comes with a nice case and an instruction manual. I recommend people to read the manual. I am very pleased with it.
Great tool works absolutely perfectly, not sure how it’s had previous bad reviews this works extremely well and is highly accurate, read the instructions (not rocket science) and you won’t have any problems, the unit and interface is pretty self explanatory great product highly recommend i
Much better than the cheaper alternatives
This device errs on the side of alerting you too much to nearby electrical sources (which is a minor problem in modern houses with plasterboard walls), but other than that was a much, much better buy than the cheap Black and Decker BDS200 which I’d purchased previously, and simply doesn’t do the job at all. This Bosch GMS 120 has some good, sensible features too, such as the hole that you can use to mark the wall in pencil. Very happy overall, and its encouraged me to buy other mid-range Bosch products for other jobs around my house.
Five Stars
Well priced and quick delivery. Takes some getting use to but does work.
Great detector, detects metal cables and ties up to about 12 cm deep. The reason for 4 stars: the sensor has a bit too wide coverage and tend to beep even if there are surface metal elements close to the Detector, which sometimes makes it hard to evaluate whether it is indicating metal in depth or on the surface.
Five Stars
I read all the reviews but have to say good quality product that in the main works well.
but it test fine and it does what it says on the box
I haven’t tried it too much so far, but it test fine and it does what it says on the box.
I was realy pleased with the product just what i need so that ...
I was realy pleased with the product just what i need so that i knew where wires where etc to put shelves up and pictures on the wall
Easy to use, with clear display and warning beep, but not 100% accurate in pinpointing obstructions in the wall cavity. However, probably the best detector we have had so far.
Otherwise they are very useful.
The biggest problem with these types of detectors is understanding how thy work and gaining confidence to use them. Otherwise they are very useful.
Easy to use and detects wires
Easy to use and detects wires, pipes and stud work. Will really help me to fix down my floor boards without drilling through pipes and wires.
A good DIYers tool
Easy to use. A few false positives but repeated scanning gets you there. The hole is useful.
Five Stars
So far seems to work well..well made. reasonable price.
A bit pricey but you only get what you pay ...
A bit pricey but you only get what you pay for, accurate and it does exactly what you want it to do.
I bought this detector to trace underfloor heating aluminium pipes in our new apartment to put a floor threshold in the door frame. Cost of a mistake would have been a few thousand pounds. There are multiple pipes, buried under about 7 cm of screed, marble and engineered oak.
I was able to map exactly where the pipes are (not where I expected them to be), drill two holes and fix the threshold.
Yes, you need to play with the detector to get to know how it works. It is a machine with artificial intelligence that learns about the environment every time you switch it on, and adjusts sensitivity.
To those writing negative reviews – it is not a hammer, you need to read and understand what you see.
The fist detector was stolen a couple of months ago, and I have just ordered a replacement, the very exact same one.
Excellent product that does exactly what it says
Excellent item, works a treat, packaged well and delivered very promptly
Not cheap, but detects live cables and metal very precisely. Nice to be able to trust a detector for a change and drill with more confidence. Very pleased
Does what it is supposed to do. Stud finding excellent, electrical excellent. Metal finding its a bit hit and miss, it finds the metal no trouble but its difficult to know what the metal is. I looked for pipes in my concrete floor and could not find them due to the reinforcing bars in the concrete. That said it did well t everything else and is certainly miles ahead of cheaper finders I have owned. Has its own case and battery in the box. A good tool and one I can recommend.
Five Stars
Had a few other brand detectors that proved pointless- at last, one that works for a sensible price! 🙂
grea
spot on with detection of water pipes 3.5 inches deep through wood floor and concrete , practice first where you know pipes etc. are .great produc
Excellent device - I highly recommend i
Once I’d used it….. I wish I had had it for a pile of other previous jobs that had had wee “mishaps”…
Excellent device – I highly recommend it.
I’ve no idea why people seem to think these are inaccurate. I bought one of these for my business and within an hour I have satisfied myself that it’s accurate enough to be trusted.
If you have a fair understanding of how buildings are constructed and how services run then you can use one of these to establish where steel joists, rebar and wiring is.
If not, then perhaps you need a professional to come and help out. For example “the whole of my wall is detected as metal” is probably due to foil backed plasterboard, especially if it’s on an external wall. In those cases, you’re a bit stuck, although I’ve usually found that a small hole and a wire coathanger helps immensely with probing.