testers

[johnee]

Hi all

Anyone out there recommend a tester for locating studding, cable etc?

 

[Taylortwocities]

I haven't found one that is any good and gives you reliable results.

It is easy to find pipes and cables though. Just tap a nail in a wall, or saw into a floorboard - BINGO you'll find what you are looking for

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I haven't found one that is any good and gives you reliable results.

Some making good after having used it to find studs etc will be needed.

 

[ricicle]

Studding can normally be located by knocking along the wall and listening to difference in sounds (more of a hollow knock where the gaps are)
As for electronic locaters - I wouldn't trust those as they are next to useless.

 

[TicklyT]

This 'tester' makes a pretty good stud detector:-

Poke holes in the plasterboard with it to find the studwork behind
The manufacturers claim it has other uses too (.....ducks and runs for cover.....)

 

[ericmark]

The CAT detectors work well in the street

but in a wall not so easy.

The detector will need to be a two part unit. A transmitter which is connected to cable and a receiver. Yes they work but the cost is something else.

So in real terms no. The cost of something that will work is so high most will used crossed finger method.