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What is a zircon StudSensor?

What is a zircon StudSensor?

Description. The Zircon StudSensor™ stud finder locates the edges of wood and metal studs behind drywall. Use the StudSensor™ to securely hang pictures. Finds the edge of wood or metal studs up to 3/4 in. ( 19 mm) deep.

How does zircon Isensor work?

The Zircon StudSensor locates the edge of wood and metal studs behind drywall. It works by locating the edge of metal or wood studs through a depth of up to 3/4 inch. It also has a sensor that lets you know when you’ve begun your search over a stud, beeping and lighting to let you know you need to start again.

How do Zircon stud finders work?

Stud finders work by measuring the density behind the wall. The density over the stud is greater than the area away from the stud. Your stud finder automatically calibrates to your wall as soon as you turn it on.

How does the zircon stud finder E50 work?

Read on for what we discovered in terms of the stud finder’s performance, design, price, and competition. The battery-powered e50 gives accurate readings and can be used to narrow down the exact location of wall studs. An arrow indicator light literally points directly to studs.

What can you scan with a zircon studsensor?

The Zircon StudSensor is not intended to scan inconsistent densities like ceramic tile, carpeting, wallpaper that contains metallic fibers, painted walls that are still wet, or lath and plaster walls. If the unit doesn’t sense a stud, try moving it to the left or right and turn the unit off and on to start again.

What does the zircon studsensor show on the wall?

Once you find a stud, the display indicates that you are getting closer to a stud, then once you reach the edge, a tone goes off and a light with an arrow appears on the wall. It will also show you if you are next to live electrical wires, which came in handy for my project.

How big is the zircon studsensor E50 finger grip?

The design of the e50 has definite pluses and really only one minus. The ergonomic design—which measures 8.5 x 4 x 2 inches—fits easily in hand, and the activation button is well-located within the finger grip.