Is there a way to tell between metal and wood studs with this unit?
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No. You need to be careful with pipes, if the stud finder reveals a strange looking layout (studs/joists not 16" or 24" on center) it's wise to check the studs with a hammer and nail (a pipe will feel very much different from wood). It is always a good idea to be careful when nailing into a wall that is shared with a bathroom.
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IF you use the deepscan mode, it is supposed to detect through material up to 3/4" thick, unless it's overly damp, or something very dense, like ceramic tile. It will find studs under 1/2" plywood, I've done it.They don't recommend it for use through carpet or ceramic tile.
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Wood,,,,, or some metal, have to check the angle on the bit tip to see if good for heavy metal
1690669
I don't know. The stud ends are painted with the color of the wire that goes on it. It worked for me.
765233
There is a little overlap of the metal and the wood where the metal is secured to the wood, but otherwise you are correct.
2157770
No. The studs are held in steel bases and the bases are bonded into the rubber.
335100
That's a tough question.....I have to say NO. Unless you can get a look at the stud in the wall and if its thin enough, get self tapping screws that will screw into the metal stud..... but that's really a hit or miss unless tried., good luck
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I returned the unit as the wood was splitting, so I can't look at it. It had slots on both ends, but I don't remember if they connected. Splitting of the wood seems to be an issue with some of these.
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No, in my experience it won't. It's possible the metal detection feature may pick up nail heads, but I doubt it. You might look into Bosch products. I've had better luck with their stud finder.
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I don't really know. This was attached in a shower over tile. I really like it, it is secure in the shower, but don't have a definitive answer about studs or not. Sorry.
1211054
I'm pretty sure that older lath-and-plaster starts with a steel mesh that covers the entire wall, on top of which the plaster is [skillfully] applied. The mesh is itself nailed to the studs, but I doubt that the gadget can distinguish between steel nails and steel mesh. OTOH it's unlikely that any studfinder will work in that situation.
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It can be installed on wood studs. It comes with the necessary hardware for both.
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I have used my Zircon i520 Stud Finder on a few projects and it is the absolute best stud finder that I have ever owned. From experience with my device, it will in deed find studs behind plaster walls. In addition it will also find studs that are located in and around close proximity to electrical wiring and provide an audible warning when it senses that there is electrical wiring in close proximity to where you are searching for the studs. The beauty of this device is that it has specific settings on the front of the finder for normal depth, deep scanning, metal studs and a setting for detecting and finding electrical wiring. Hope this helps answer your question I have used my Zircon i520 Stud Finder on a few projects and it is the absolute best stud finder that I have ever owned. From experience with my device, it will in deed find studs behind plaster walls. In addition it will also find studs that are located in and around close proximity to electrical wiring and provide an audible warning when it senses that there is electrical wiring in close proximity to where you are searching for the studs. The beauty of this device is that it has specific settings on the front of the finder for normal depth, deep scanning, metal studs and a setting for... » Read More I have used my Zircon i520 Stud Finder on a few projects and it is the absolute best stud finder that I have ever owned. From experience with my device, it will in deed find studs behind plaster walls. In addition it will also find studs that are located in and around close proximity to electrical wiring and provide an audible warning when it senses that there is electrical wiring in close proximity to where you are searching for the studs. The beauty of this device is that it has specific settings on the front of the finder for normal depth, deep scanning, metal studs and a setting for detecting and finding electrical wiring. Hope this helps answer your question « Show Less
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The Hyloft web site offers instructions for "metal stud installation" and says it offers a kit, but when I contacted them they told me to purchase the parts from a hardware store. Not happy about that.
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Yes it can detect gold, silver, brass & copper...nickel & zinc clad objects...alongwith aluminum and dicast metals...
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Yes, both gold and silver but sometimes it detects aluminum and tin as silver. Not a bad detector for beginers.
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no, mine had the wings like the add-on electrical boxes. Maybe don't cut the wall too close to the studs. Its been a few years and stuff changes so .....