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Zircon 60040 Multiscanner i500 One Step Wood, Metal, and Live Wire Stud Sensor | List Price: $54.99
Discount Price: $37.49
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Brand: Zircon
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Handheld scanner for finding studs and hot AC wires in walls
- Pinpoints center of stud, not just edge; dual modes for scanning walls, drywall
- Rugged plastic housing for increased durability; rubber grip; LCD display
- Includes scanner and 9-volt battery
- 6.38 by 3.07 by 1.34 inches; 6.5 ounces without batteries; 1-year warranty
So far, so good [Posted on 2006-10-07]
I've read all the negative reviews, the trick is to calibrate the device, and move slowly, with some patience it will locate the stud, even your AC line, when it says to start on another spot, do so , and calibrate again. It helps to read the instructions too, some good tips in there.
Does not work. [Posted on 2007-06-27]
I read the reviews and purchased this anyway from Lowes; my big mistake. I spent over an hour carefully marking for a 7 foot shelf standard bracket. I re-checked the findings several times and had consistent readings using the scanner left-right and right-left. I even used the metlal mode because the house has some aluminum studs and got the same readings. I drilled five holes and missed the stud every time. As I prepared to insert toggle bolts I peered into the hole and saw the stud. The scanner missed the center of the stud by 7/8 inch and was therefore totally useless.
Don't waste money [Posted on 2007-10-06]
I brought one at Target clearance for $12. It meant to replace our wood stud scanner, which is in his last leg. Turns out our last leg stud scanner is still out better the this Zircon one. This Multiscanner only displays "restart in another location" and nothing else. Too late to return, what a waste!
A must-buy for the do-it-yourselfer [Posted on 2008-02-12]
This is a must-buy for those who like to hang things on their walls. The ability to mark both the middle and the edge of the stud is priceless. The ability to deep scan and detect electrical lines is also very useful. This is an amazing improvement over my old, simple Zircon stud finder of a few years ago. I highly recommend it.
Does not work [Posted on 2008-07-06]
The i500 claims to be able to find wiring, plumbing and of course studs. After 2 housrs of trying I gave up trying to find studs through 5/8" drywall. Avoid this product.
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