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Metal-voltage-stud Detector

nitinpatil
nitinpatil Posts: 132 Forumite
in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving
Hi

does anyone know where will i get cheap Metal-voltage-stud Detector for home use

Also can anyone suggest which one are good

thanks in advance

regards
Pats

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  • paws_3
    paws_3 Posts: 99 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    :-/
    Hi.
    I have tried 2 Stanley ones - they were both pretty useless. They take alot of calibrating and only telll you if electricity ot metal or studs are in the rough vacinity (ie neighbourhood !)

    I took mine back.

    Let me know if you find a good one.
    Mark Hughes' blue and white army
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,643 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Use a Hammer and 6" nail,cheaper and saves on hairdressing bills ;D ;D ;D ;D
    A thankyou is payment enough .
  • Chandy
    Chandy Posts: 278 Forumite
    I saw several in my local Focus (cheap B&Q type thingie?) yesterday. Ranged from £9.99 up. Don't know if they're any good though and didn't buy one myself as I want to find one cheaper :)

    Chandy
  • condyk
    condyk Posts: 282 Forumite
    I have a Draper model ... my second and be very happy with both.

    They are not a set it and forget it tool. They need to be calibrated every time they are used. Take care, takes a few seconds, and you'll find it invaluable.

    Got my last one from Amazon which was cheapest/least hassle at the time because of free postage.
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Is this one any good?

    http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7017223.htm
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
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