We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Pipe & Cable Detector
Options
Comments
-
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
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.
1 -
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
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.
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.'0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.5K Spending & Discounts
- 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.9K Life & Family
- 257.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards