Reddit Reddit reviews Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Stud Finder

We found 7 Reddit comments about Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Stud Finder. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Tools & Home Improvement
Measuring & Layout
Stud Finders & Scanners
Scanners & Testers
Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Stud Finder
Locates the edges of wood or metal studs up to 3/4-Inch (19 mm) deepDeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 1-1/2-inchWireWarning detection indicates the presence of live wire up to 2"Easy-to-read LCD display indicates when a stud edge is approachedUpdated spotLite pointer shines an arrow-shaped light on the wall to mark the target
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7 Reddit comments about Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Stud Finder:

u/GotMyOrangeCrush · 5 pointsr/homedefense
u/Fenwick23 · 3 pointsr/DIY

I was a telecom installer/electrician for many years, and none of that "we'll just run the phone wire under the carpet/staple along the baseboard" nonsense. My boss was insistent about putting wire inside walls. Over the years we'd tried just about every stud finder available. The classic Zircon is about as good as they get... but that's not saying much. They work fine with drywall of uniform thickness, but if you're looking at older mortar/plaster on lathe or button-board walls, forget it. Believe it or not, the stud finder we used most often was a 10 inch piece of stainless steel spring/piano wire, .030" diameter I think, though maybe larger. Basically the smallest we could securely grip with the cordless drill chuck. Clip and file the end into a roughly symmetrical spear point, and run it into the wall where you intend to install a box or MPLS ring, or where you intend to anchor something to a stud. Most studs are 16" on center, so you can guesstimate a likely starting point by measuring from the corner of the room. We used that plus the Zircon to choose our starting point. If you're installing wire and hit a void, you start sawing a hole for your box/MPLS. If you hit wood and want to anchor, drill again 1/2" in either direction to find the stud center and anchor. Now, if you hit a stud and want empty wall, or hit empty wall and want a stud, start drilling more holes horizontally, about every 3/4" until you find what you want. The advantage of drilling with thin piano wire is that it's trivially easy to fill the tiny holes.

u/thetonyk123 · 2 pointsr/ultrawidemasterrace

I'm assuming you have drywall with wood studs. All you really need is the wall mount, a drill, and a stud finder. A pencil would be useful aswell for marking stuff out.

You'll need to locate your wall studs. You can do this using a basic stud finder. Use the stud finder to locate and mark a stud close to where you want the screen to be. You might not get it exactly where you want it because studs are only placed every so often, 16" on center is common. Then after your sure a stud is there (I always knock on the wall and listen to double check) you can start to mount it. You'll need to buy the actual mount. I use this basic wall mount for one of my screens and it is quite adjustable. Align the wall mount along the stud to where you want it then drill pilot holes for the screws. After you drill the pilot holes just screw the mount in. Try pulling on it a bit just to make sure its stable and secured into the stud. Then (if you bought the mount I linked) you just screw the plate into the back of your monitor and slide it in. If all goes well it should be mounted solidly to the wall.

u/Cant_Spel · 2 pointsr/DIY

If it’s some sort of mason board, they likely needed metal insets in the corners for sealing. This would cause the magnet to stick.

Another option... try an electric stud finder. They work off the same principle, but may have a more sensitive magnet.
http://www.amazon.com/Zircon-StudSensor-e50-Electronic-Finder/dp/B002R5AVVY/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1342544027&sr=1-2&keywords=stud+finder

Another option is a measurement approach. 16" or 24" has been the standard for a loooong time in the US. Start from a corner and measure out 16". Drill in some holes (small enough to easily cover with paint) about an inch apart. Once you find one that pulls out wood shavings measure 16" off of that and try another. Sucks to put holes in your wall, but that might be the only option.

u/Mod74 · 2 pointsr/gadgets

If we're going down the semi-DIY route, one of these can make life so much simpler when fixing things to walls and ceilings.

http://www.amazon.com/Zircon-StudSensor-e50-Electronic-Finder/dp/B002R5AVVY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405644578&sr=8-3&keywords=stud+detector

And also help you avoid hitting wires or pipes. Worth every penny imo.

u/happyscrappy · 1 pointr/worldnews

I dunno, I don't think the US would care if it violated any treaty, given the current US position on landmines.

But again this doesn't stop people it just slows them down. Landmine detectors are trivial to make. Hell, just put this on a pole:

http://www.amazon.com/Zircon-StudSensor-e50-Electronic-Finder/dp/B002R5AVVY

If you aren't there to stop people, they'll still get through, it'll just take a bit longer and maybe cost more. It's how walls work, it's how building security works, it's how safes work.