Wire, Pipe & Stud Detector

keithgibbo · 4 November 2007 at 11:01AM

Hi all, I want to buy a Wire, Pipe & Stud Detector.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good all rounder.
Regards
keithgibbo

rsvtoddy · 5 November 2007 at 12:02AM

Have a look at QVC - they had one on their DIY prog this morning - about £50.

No idea if they're any good though!

andrew-b · 5 November 2007 at 11:46AM

£50 ...ouch! You really don't need to spend that much. You can pick up one made by Draper for £16 in Tesco (reduced by £4).

I use a draper one that detects metal or voltage (what's wrong with tapping with your finger for studs?!). Pretty much all thats inside them is a solenoid (wire coil on a magnet), battery, and LED light in a plastic case - it works on basic physics principles of electromagnetism

Andy

littlepockets · 5 November 2007 at 2:03PM

I bought this one from Ebay

Cost approx £9

STANLEY TOOLS INTELLISENSOR PRO 0-77-200 NEW DETECTOR

Very good at detecting wires and metal

Wire, Pipe & Stud Detector

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