Pipe & Cable Detector

Section62

travis-powers said:

fenwick458 said:

I've yet to find an accurate cable or pipe detector that will provide repeatable results. they are so flaky and inaccurate it's often easier to just make a small hole in the wall before you drill

I do this when fitting wall units.
Makita do a very accurate scanner however it over a £1000 pound as much as I love a new tool can’t justify buying it!

The trade dealer I know recommended the Bosch GMS120, which has stud detection as well, but at around the £100 it was too dear for occasional DIY use.

Most of my DIY stuff I don't need a detector as I know what is in the walls from putting it there in the first place.  For other people's property I reckon you need something a bit more reliable for the money involved.

travis-powers

Section62 said:

travis-powers said:

fenwick458 said:

I've yet to find an accurate cable or pipe detector that will provide repeatable results. they are so flaky and inaccurate it's often easier to just make a small hole in the wall before you drill

I do this when fitting wall units.
Makita do a very accurate scanner however it over a £1000 pound as much as I love a new tool can’t justify buying it!

The trade dealer I know recommended the Bosch GMS120, which has stud detection as well, but at around the £100 it was too dear for occasional DIY use.

Most of my DIY stuff I don't need a detector as I know what is in the walls from putting it there in the first place.  For other people's property I reckon you need something a bit more reliable for the money involved.

Indeed, it would be prudent to test beforehand, I’ve never hit a gas pipe but if I had a pound for every cable I’ve hit which shouldn’t be there!
even laying flooring I’ve cut through cables hidden behind architrave.