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Description
Zircon® multifunction stud finder locates the center, edges, and direction of studs and joists behind walls, floors and ceilings and metal as well as live AC electrical wiring. A 4-mode switch changes modes, while the ultra-bright display screen, patented "SpotLite" pointer, and audio tone indicate target location. The signal strength indicator helps to distinguish between shallow and deep targets. "StudScan" mode locates the center, edges, and direction of wood or metal studs up to 3/4" (19mm) deep. "DeepScan" mode doubles the scanning depth to 1 1/2" (38mm). "WireWarning" detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded wiring up to 2" (51mm) deep in stud and metal scanning modes. Metal scan mode locates non-ferrous metal, such as copper pipe, up to 1 1/2" (38mm) deep, and ferrous metal, such as steel pipe, up to 3" (76mm) deep. AC scan mode locates live, unshielded AC electrical wiring up to 2" (51mm) deep. ACT (Auto Correcting Technology) automatically corrects common errors, such as when scanning begins over a stud. The ultra-bright backlit LCD display indicates target location.
- StudScan mode locates the center, edges, and direction of wood or metal studs up to 3/4-in deep
- DeepScan® mode doubles the scanning depth to 1-1/2-in
- Metal scan mode detects ferrous metal, such as rebar, up to 3-in deep
- AC scan mode finds live, unshielded AC electrical wiring up to 2-in deep
- WireWarning® detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded electrical wiring up to 2-in deep
- Easy-to-read backlit LCD display indicates center, edge, and direction of approaching stud
- SpotLite® pointer shines an arrow-shaped light on the wall to clearly indicate the center of the stud
- Translucent base and illuminated "V" marker groove for more accurate marking of stud edge location
- A brand new 9V alkaline battery is required for proper operation
Product specifications
Width(mm)
84.074
Width(in)
3.31
Automatic Operation
No
Battery Charger Included
No
Battery Included
No
Battery Required
Yes
Battery Size
PP3 (9V)
Case Included
No
Color/Finish Family
Yellow
Depth(cm)
4.2672
Depth(in)
1.68
Depth(mm)
42.672
Detects Live Wires
Yes
Display Type
N/A
Length(cm)
19.5834
Length(in)
7.71
Length(mm)
195.834
Level Included
No
Magnetic
No
Material
Plastic
Object Detection
Metal and wood stud
Scan Depth(cm)
3.81
Scan Depth(in)
1.5
Scan Depth(mm)
38.1
Series Name
N/A
Sound Indicator
Yes
Warranty
Limited lifetime
Width(cm)
8.4074
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Will it accurately locate wires when working near my power panel?
Hello Chuck. In AC mode the L550 will find live, unshielded 110 volt wiring so yes it should find the wiring for you. It won't identify which wire you are scanning it will just tell you where the wire is. Thank you.
Date published: 2020-07-29
Would this scanner be able to find rebars in cured concrete slabs?
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MultiScanner L550 Stud Finder - Yellow and Black is rated
out of
5 by
60.
Rated 1 out of
5
by
EngineerGuy from
Worst stud finder ever!
Needed to accurately find studs (to avoid them) and also required the live AC detection to avoid hitting the AC line next one of them. I used it per the instructions and after 4hrs of OCD style trying, yes 4hrs! I gave up trying to find the studs and just did the old classic knock test and prayed that I was on the correct side of the stud that didn't have the AC power lines running down it. The old school method worked far better than this stupid thing.
BTW, my walls are standard modern hand textured 1/2" drywall with wood studs like you find in all newly built homes, nothing special that would cause such errors using this product.
Date published: 2017-07-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sanityone from
Works Great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that it can find the edges and the centers of the studs. I also recently purchased the L50 and will be giving it to my daughter now that I have this one. I can't understand why so many people are having trouble getting them to work. I'm wondering if they're using them on plaster lwalls, where there's a lot of wooden slats behind the wall.
I've had three and they all work great. I've hung a dozen TV wall mounts and never missed a stud. In fact, I've never missed a stud any time I've used them. So, I'm well pleased with Zircon's stud finder products.
Date published: 2019-04-21
Rated 2 out of
5
by
ruiz from
Doesn't work, hard time finding stud center
The idea is great, but the execution is not there. I bought this last week to look for the studs' center through drywall in order to anchor 4 inch screws to build customs drawers in my closet. At the very top of the drywall, there is a small gap where I can see the studs themselves, so you might ask me, why would I need a stud finder? Because I'm ocd, and I wanted to be absolutely sure I was anchoring into the studs at the bottom of the closet. However, this stud finder didn't do the job at all. I did read the instructions. I thought I might be sliding the stud finder too quickly from side to side, so I slowed down, and nothing. I slowed down even more, still nada. Yes I had a brand new battery. I'm returning this today. I had better results with zircon cheaper stud finder
Date published: 2016-04-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Harvey from
Best StudFinder I have EVER Used
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this stud finder is well worth the investment. simple to use and operate. I have had this for 4 years or more and its never let me down. Not only do i love this product, but the back battery cover was misplaced by one of our kids a few days ago (now sept 3rd 2019), and i called up customer service and was sent to tech support. ZERO HASSLE, they are sending me a free replacement. You will not regret purchasing this product. Invest the extra money and get the L550. Im Glad i did
Date published: 2019-09-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
DukeOF603 from
I have the holes to prove it
I saw the display at the store. I tried it out and seemed OK. I'm hanging a new LED TV on a wall. I used the stud finder and marked all the studs I need to hang the back plate. I started piloting the holes when I noticed I didn't hit a stud. I tried my next mark same thing. I use the stud finder again, found two different studs and drilled into them. Same thing all dry wall not stud I read the directions to make sure I wasn't missing something. Did it a third time, marked and drilled again no stud.
I thought I might me missing the stud or getting false readings so I cut a 10" line connecting the holes. Not one darn stud any where. I found a dry wall screw that hadn't been punched in all the way and used a plain old tape measure and knowing 16" for center.
If I followed the stud finder I would be out $$$ by my new tv falling off the wall.
Date published: 2017-04-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tyler from
Worked great
After reading some of the reviews on here I was worried about purchasing this but the lower grade zircon I already own wasn't working on an exterior wall. This one found the studs no problem and I was able to replicate results over and over again.
Date published: 2016-06-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
ROB from
Scanner for studs - wood or Metal also Electrical
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just played with it for a short time and it seemed to work quite well from a couple premeasured wood studs that
I knew near exact their location. The meter was within 1/16" - 1/8" of my measurement. It also did indicate an
Electrical warning of a Hot cable within the same area. So from my first testing of this tool I'll give a 4 STAR
rating. I next will do a fiberglass shower stall that will have a deeper area to the studs an we'll see how well
this works on that specific application.
Date published: 2018-08-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GadgetMan from
Works where my other stud finder failed to!
Purchased this model after playing with the demo in the store. Recently moved from a house into a double-wide and my old (cheaper zircon model) would not function properly on the exterior walls. My guess was maybe the insulation or something? Didn't want to spend the money on this model, but I'm sure glad I did. Figured I'd just bring it back if it didn't work any better than my smaller & cheaper model. After trying on the same wall and location on the 'regular' stud find, it failed just like the other model. I then tried it on 'deep scan' mode, and guess what? It worked perfectly and produced consistent, repeatable results! Then tested it on my kitchen table which is solid wood 1&1/2" thick with supports underneath the leaves to see how accurate it really was. Since you can see the supports underneath (simulating studs in a wall) I figured this would be a good test. It found the Exact center and edges of the supports (which are also 1&1/2" wide just like a stud)! Needless to say, this one won't be going back to the store!
(on a side note - I have not had a chance to test the metal or pipe finding capabilities. Also, the live a/c wiring detection does seem a bit sensitive; but that's not necessarily a bad thing)
The only negative in my opinion would be the size. It is quite large, and I find it a bit awkward to hold at times. I'm used to my older and much smaller unit, which can fit in tighter places as well. For that reason, I'll keep the old one for back-up and tight spaces.
Date published: 2015-07-08
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