

This is the other edge of the stud, so mark it as well. Mark that spot, and then repeat the process from a couple of feet from the opposite side until you once again hear the beep and see the red light. Instead, you move it across the wall until a red light and beep indicate you've found the edge of a stud. Unlike more premium stud finders, this one does not locate the center of a stud itself. We found it very easy to calibrate-just hold the button down until the red light goes off-and easy to use, as well. This reasonably priced stud finder is nothing fancy, but if you just need a simple stud finder to detect wood and metal studs-not electrical wiring or pipes-then this is a good addition to your toolbox. Requires you to measure for the center of the stud Sensor Type: Electronic | Deep Scan: Yes | Live Wire Detection: No The ProSensor 710 requires two AA batteries. On the downside, it does not detect live wires, nor does it have a battery life indicator or other extra features. In our tests, this stud finder was very accurate, and its large, comfortable handle made it easy to hold. The stud finder detects edges and centers of studs and metal pipes using its 13 LED light indicators-as the ProSensor 710 moves over wood or metal beneath the surface, the lights on the device directly over those obstacles light up, thus marking the location and width of the hidden object.

The extra width of the device-it's a hefty 7 inches in length-not only allows it to find studs faster, but also means you will have a more accurate sense of stud locations as you move the finder along the surface. The manufacturer claims the tool has a detection depth of 1.6 inches ideally and 1.1 inches in reality, which we found to be true. 75 inches, you get an accurate reading-we found the results were very accurate over all three types of tested surfaces, including plaster, drywall, and paneling. This model is always in deep scan mode, so even if the walls are thicker than a standard. We didn't have to pass the device back and forth over the wall for more than a few seconds before the 13 indicator lights start popping. We loved the way the ProSensor 710 located studs, both metal and wood, quickly and accurately. Plus, it shows you the edge and center of the stud simultaneously, making your job much easier. No need to take time to calibrate the tool, as with some other stud finders this one is ready to go right away. Its 13 sensors simultaneously "look" behind the walls (it can also be used to find joists underneath the flooring) to pinpoint the location of wooden studs and metal objects, such as pipes, easily and accurately. The electronic Franklin Sensors ProSensor 710 Precision takes the top spot because of the accurate and detailed look it gives you into your walls. Indicates the presence of metal pipes and studs, but does not differentiate between them The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
