Irwin 6041705CD Strait-Line 150 Live Wire in Wall Sensor
Integrated belt clip keeps tool close at hand. Ideal for: Locating live wires, installing bathroom fixtures, hanging heavy pictures/mirrors, installing heavy shelf brackets, installing bike hooks in a ceiling. Batteries not included. Centerline accuracy +/- 1/8" in mode 1. Centerline accuracy +/- 1/4" in mode 2 & 3. 2-1/2" depth A/C detection.
Back when the first stud finders came out, we thought they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. But technology's brought those old stud finders into the 21st century, and here we have Strait-Line's Wall Scanner 150, aptly named because it does so much more than find studs-?it could save your life. Accuscan technology locates not just wood and metal studs, but live A/C wires and pipes behind three surfaces: drywall, paneling and tile. And funny how when your old stud finder lit up, you never had that pencil in hand to mark the stud's edge. You won't need one anymore, thanks to the clever built-in marking element on the Wall Scanner. Just press the button when the liquid crystal display indicates a stud and the unit beeps, and you'll get a clear mark. Since it runs on batteries, we think it was great of Strait-Line to give it automatic power on contact, and an integrated belt clip keeps the tool handy. Strait-Line left no room for improvement on this one.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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Irwin 6041705CD Strait-Line 150 Live Wire in Wall Sensor Reviews
This Vender (Workshop Tools) sent wrong item, Sent a lesser like item that cost $7.97 and charged me $19.99, How do I know, Vender did not bother removing sale tag marked $7.97, To add insult to in injury, Item was shipped in a damaged box, US Post office had marked box Damaged when received. I got ripped off. Buyer Beware.
Despite the high praise heaped on this stud finder by some reviewers this stud finder is not that great (some reviews must be written by the manufacturer). Look elsewhere for a single purpose device. I found it difficult to use and no better than others. The directions are poorly written and the device is unreliable.
I bought the Straight-Line 150 LCD since it seemed to have the best overall reviews and it was in my price range. The only complaint I have is that it runs on a 9V battery. I'd suggest putting a piece of tape over the contact switch to hold it closed when working on a rough surface to eliminate that problem. I have only used it on drywall so I can not comment on how it works on paneling or flooring.
Simply stated, if you READ and FOLLOW the directions, the tool works splendidly (I am not connected in any way to the Straight-Line manufacturing company). I used a friend's Zircon stud finder in February and did not like it. It gave sporadic indications, however it was their least expensive model and I don't know what kind of treatment it was subjected to before I used it (it was not new). They are the least common of the standard battery types and can be a bit pricy.
One reviewer had a good point that if used on a rough surface, the spring-loaded contact switch on the back won't stay engaged and therefore cause it to operate intermittently.
I was able to find studs, but it took alot of work. Glad I don't have to use this thing professionally. Had to check over and over to get an idea of where the studs were.
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