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Pipe & Cable Detector

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  • Section62
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    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.
  • Section62 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.
    Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.'
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