The post re stud finder has reminded me that I need to get a cable finder.
I don't need the stud finding capabilities, just one that will accurately find cables - preferably live 240v and other cables such as network/phone cables (if such a thing is possible).
I've used a couple in the past, but have not been impressed with their accuracy. Any recommendations?
Roger
I have the screwfix one will when set right detect 4 core telephone cable at about 8/10 mm away would no doubt be more for 6 core, sat/tv co-ax about 15 mm away and mains cables about 45 mm away Said tests done on live cables.
15mm copper pipe about 15mm awayDid try a stanley all purpose all singing one and found it was bleeping all over the place saying metal plaster board srews etc was cable etc etc I like the screwfix type as you can adjust the sensitivity yourself
It also comes with stud detector very useful when have remembered to put blocking behind plaster board for shower rail but didnt remember to note down where exactly you had put it !!!
Hope above info helps and could provide reference for other posters to list the sensitivity of other models
Is this the "Triple detector" (£11.99) that they advertise?
Yes that's the one will detect a metal ironing board through a timber clad stud wall! found that out when put it away with it accidentaly switched on
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