Recommend a stud / multi-function detector

dumpallhere

DIY newbie looking for recommendation for a reasonably priced (under £100) stud / multi-function detector that actually works!!

Some that I found online:
1. Bosch PDO 6
2. Bosch PMD 10
3. Bosch GMS 100
4. Bosch GMS 120
5. Zircon Multiscanner i500 One-step
6. Zircon Multiscanner i700 One-step
7. Stanley Intellisensor
but unable to decide which one may be the best (of the lot)!

Zircon i700 has avg. 4 star (28 reviews) rating on Amazon UK with 3 users rating it at 1 star and rest 25 users rating it at 3 or higher.
Other than that I am clueless.

Any recommendations (from the list or any other brand / model)?

TIA.

BlueC

They're all crap.

Myser

Save your money and buy a strong Neodymium magnet instead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5U0sLKyJJw

You might also want to watch this useful video showing that the Bosch DMF10 model isn't very good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5U0sLKyJJw

dumpallhere

Thanks!

Did see the DMF 10 video on the ultimatehandyman website .. and also a few topics discussing (non) performance of other Bosch detectors.


Which neodymium magnet(s) would be suitable - n35 / n40 / n52?

Myser

You probably want an n35 or n40 with a hole through the middle to mark studs/screws etc.