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A 'thingy' that detects pipework etc behind your plaster?

Doozergirl
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Does it exist? I'm sure it does but I have no idea what it might be called.

I've got some beautiful mirrors to hang above the flueless fireplace. H has just drilled two holes and freaked out because he suddenly remembered he can't remember where the pipe is :wall:

If it exists, please tell me what it is and where I can get one asap!

Thanking you muchly :D
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  • The_Economist
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    Yes they do. You can buy them at argos i think. Its a tester for hidden pipes and electrical wires. It costs £9.99 from argos page 1133 item 17.
    If i could i would, but i cannot so i wont, but maybe one day i will.
  • ormus
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    250206129917 ebay. 10 quid.
    cable, pipe, metal, stud detector.
    Get some gorm.
  • Doozergirl
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    The_Economist wrote: »
    Yes they do. You can buy them at argos i think. Its a tester for hidden pipes and electrical wires. It costs £9.99 from argos page 1133 item 17.

    Thankyou! Found it on the argos website as you said!

    http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500000701&langId=-1&searchTerms=PIPE+DETECTOR

    :dance:
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  • Doozergirl
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    ormus wrote: »
    250206129917 ebay. 10 quid.
    cable, pipe, metal, stud detector.

    You've turned into nelly! :p

    Where in NW Mercia. Is that where I live? :o
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  • Canucklehead
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    Hi

    Could I ask why you might have a pipe above the fireplace?
    Just interested!

    Corgi Guy.
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  • sillyvixen
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    i got one of these for christmas..that reminds me i must get round to putting up pictures and blind that i have been putting off since summer (due to not knowing where pipes/wires are.
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  • Doozergirl
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    Canucklehead wrote: »
    Hi

    Could I ask why you might have a pipe above the fireplace?
    Just interested!

    Corgi Guy.

    H's answer is "because it does" :rolleyes: I think he's in a mood.

    My guess is that the gas runs up from the meter which is miles away across the house and between the joists upstairs. And then down to the fire which is one of those picture frame jobbies. :confused:
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  • Canucklehead
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    Hi

    Thanks , I knew that would be it as I posted but still......
    If you find it make a note somewhere as to it's route so next time.............

    Corgi Guy.
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • ormus
    ormus Posts: 42,714 Forumite
    Doozergirl wrote: »
    You've turned into nelly! :p

    Where in NW Mercia. Is that where I live? :o

    whos/whats nelly?
    NW Mercia is nr Bolton Lancashire.:j
    Get some gorm.
  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    Hi... Nelly is a prolific poster and used your current avatar for a donkey's age:D

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