What is this tool called?

[Graeme]

Hi,

I am putting a telly on the wall and need to buy the tool that can check what is behind the plasterboard (electrical wires, wood, pipes etc) so I can plan how to conceal the tv wires. It is a handheld device and usually makes a noise when it detects something behind the wall.

Thanks

 

[kevplumb]

look here

 

[Softus]

It is a handheld device and usually makes a noise when it detects something behind the wall.

 

[kevplumb]

doh

 

[Graeme]

Thanks Kevplumb, there is a screwfix right across the road from my work so I will pick that up tomorrow,

Cheers

 

[Softus]

It is a handheld device and usually makes a noise when it detects something behind the wall.

...or

 

[Graeme]

I see I left myself wide open with that comment then!

 

[soaringjock]

In my opinion Graham, softus was only semi joking,(if at all) i have never found these detectors very accurate.

 

[Softus]

Very astute sj.

 

[Belle427]

In my opinion Graham, softus was only semi joking,(if at all) i have never found these detectors very accurate.

they are very good at detecting gas(the bird)

 

[oilman]

This does it. It's expensive, but it works, whereas most cheap ones are, well, cheap and don't work.

 

[Softus]

It's expensive, but it works...

B*gger me! For that price it'd have to do a lot more than just detect joists.

For example, does it perform intimate 'favours' for tradesmen?

 

[oilman]

It does, it detects wires, plastic water pipes, and shows depth. From a professional piont of view, you only need one instance of not drilling into a water pipe to pay for it.

 

[masona]

Look like they are the only company selling them