Bosch DMF-10 detector

eggplant · 16 Aug 2006

Hi all, Got myself a DMF 10 (ok got it off ebay...) was brand new in box with bosch warranty seal but even when on a wooden table it insisted on detecting mains voltage. I sent it back and got a replacement - also new - but does the same thing, otherwise its fine, detects studs/metal ok just that it indicates mains almost all the time. Has anyone else had issues with this or similar issues with voltage detectors?

Thanks

Scrit · 17 Aug 2006

Obviously your table isn't properly earthd

Sorry. Never had any joy with any of these devices

Scrit

eggplant · 17 Aug 2006

Not to worry, it detects studs fine and metal fine (I set up a mock with some old plasterboard and bits and bobs). I'll use my el-cheapo for detecting mains.

Thanks

eggplant · 22 Aug 2006

Ok, Figured it out.
If I hold the dtector with one hand, place the other hand on the wall somwehere near to it, it doesnt falsly detect mains, dont know why! A friend who has a detector had the same problem but his manual told him the solution.
Though I'd post incase anyone has similar issues with a deector

chrisray · 29 Aug 2006

I was thinking about buying a detector but when finding reviews..most of them seem pretty rubbish.. but still could be life saving with mains

eggplant · 29 Aug 2006

I have had the cheapo ones in the past and found them unreliable and inaccurate. I do quite like this one, detects mains, metal, and studs. Now I figured the mains thing I am very happy with it.

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