£15 vs £279 stud finder

[timhoward]

 

[RDB85]

He probably didn’t pay for either the YouTube clown so his opinion is irrelevant.

 

[timhoward]

He probably didn’t pay for either the YouTube clown so his opinion is irrelevant.

Whether he paid for them or not the tests are interesting

 

[timhoward]

In summary the cheap one worked exactly the same until you add a further 8mm of plywood and then it became unreliable.

 

[RDB85]

Whether he paid for them or not the tests are interesting
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Each to their own. I don’t like any of the YouTube Celebs unfortunately.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Out of all the celebrity electricians Nagy , Bundy and Delroy seem the most reliable to me

 

[timhoward]

I started this thread because when anyone tests out two tools and mocks up services in a drywall it could save me money or maybe convince me to spend more money.
I only have a very basic and old stud / metal / cable finder and found it interesting to see two more modern models in use. I do have a strong magnet for finding joists which is handy.
I'm interested in what other people use for this task, especially if there's anything worth having in between £15 and £279.

 

[RDB85]

I started this thread because when anyone tests out two tools and mocks up services in a drywall it could save me money or maybe convince me to spend more money.
I only have a very basic and old stud / metal / cable finder and found it interesting to see two more modern models in use. I do have a strong magnet for finding joists which is handy.
I'm interested in what other people use for this task, especially if there's anything worth having in between £15 and £279.

I’ve got a cheap one that was £20 from Screwfix it’s okay. You have to take the readings with a pinch of salt. The test was okay what Bundy done, but most walls will have some form of insulation in so it’s not a full test. I wouldn’t pay £280 for that personally.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I had an old black & decker stud / pipe finder and I honestly didn't find it that useful , if there was a really good one on the market in the 50 quid bracket then it would be something worth keeping in the van

but £200/250 not a chance

 

[nicebutdim]

I had one like this about 30 years ago and reckon I could have discerned more by licking the wall.