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Title: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: tidla on 10 September 2013, 21:46:27
Got some lights to fit in a concrete ceiling and i know the wiring is only buried in the plaster and shielded with a plastic cover.

Some very mixed reviews out there regarding there usefulness.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-603010100-PDO-6-Detector/dp/B000W39OSY/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1378845791&sr=8-9&keywords=cable+detector

was thinking along the lines of these.


Any opinions?
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 September 2013, 08:47:23
I have had reasonable success with the cable detectors, there pretty naff at detecting wood etc which some also claim to do!
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: AndyRoid on 11 September 2013, 11:03:48
As above, some work with a relative degree of accuracy and others are pure cack.

If you are going to use one, I would test it first by placing it where I know there is a live cable and seeing what the end result is.
Just remember to treat whatever it tells you as a guide rather than being gospel, and make sure you are stood on insulated steps rather than the usual metal DIY steps just in case you do find a live cable when drilling. 
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: aaronjb on 11 September 2013, 13:52:47
Get the drill out, hold on tight, be prepared for the ride of your life! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: the alarming man on 11 September 2013, 14:15:05
mind you it will only go bang once....well might be twice if you hit 2 live wires :y
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: omegod on 11 September 2013, 16:30:54
Got a £30 Black and decker one that works ok, well so far anyways
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: MR MISTER on 11 September 2013, 17:23:34
Quote from: omegod on 11 September 2013, 16:30:54
Got a £30 Black and decker one that works ok, well so far anyways
Works on the railways does it?  ;D
Title: Re: Electric Cable detectors
Post by: omegod on 11 September 2013, 17:52:35
Quote from: STEMO on 11 September 2013, 17:23:34
Quote from: omegod on 11 September 2013, 16:30:54
Got a £30 Black and decker one that works ok, well so far anyways
Works on the railways does it?  ;D

You want some copper? ;D