HANMATEK Stud Finder SF1 Wall Scanner 4 in 1 Electronic Stud Sensor with Depth Tracker, Unit Change, for Wood, Metal, Cables, Circuits Detect in Walls

Wanted to cut a hatch in laminate flooring and floor boards but needed to find joists to be able to cut in correct location to allow re-fitting when hatch cut. This meter helped identify the nails on the floor boards under the laminate identifying where the joists were fixed. Worked perfectly.

The HANMATEK Stud Finder SF1 Wall Scanner is a 4-in-1 electronic stud sensor that promises accurate stud detection. While it performs adequately in most situations, I did encounter some issues when using it on the ceiling.The stud finder features multiple scanning modes, including stud detection, metal detection, AC wire detection, and deep scanning. In most cases, it accurately located studs within walls, making it a useful tool for various projects.However, when attempting to locate studs in the ceiling, I found that the accuracy was inconsistent. The stud finder missed a few studs, which led to frustration and additional time spent trying to find them manually. This limitation may be due to the angle of the scan or the density of materials in the ceiling.On the positive side, the stud finder is compact, lightweight, and easy to handle. The LCD screen provides clear and intuitive readouts, making it user-friendly. The built-in marking feature allows you to note the detected stud locations for convenience during the project.The battery life is decent, providing sufficient power for extended use. The device also includes a handy auto-shutoff feature to preserve battery when not in use, which is a nice touch.Overall, while the HANMATEK Stud Finder SF1 Wall Scanner performs well for most stud detection tasks, it falls short when it comes to accurately detecting studs in the ceiling. For wall applications, it is a reliable tool. However, if you primarily need to locate ceiling studs, you may want to consider alternative options or rely on manual methods for greater accuracy.Pros:Multiple scanning modes for versatilityCompact, lightweight, and easy to handleClear LCD screen for easy readoutsBuilt-in marking feature for convenienceCons:Inconsistent accuracy in locating ceiling studs

Really good product at the price.

I wouldn’t place 100% reliance on it in some areas. It is temperamental with saying there are obstacles in the way but there aren’t!Comes with a cover is light weight and small. Quality is reasonable for its cost. It is easy to use but again, performance in some areas is questionable but provides some guidance atleast to be safe!

Does what it says on the tin. Quite precise too. Even managed to pick up the titanium bolts in my leg, which as everyone knows... is hard to detect (airport scanners don't find it). Extremely useful for the average DIY fan.

I'd love to do a video, but the cupboard is too confined yet perfect to demonstrate just how useless this product is. I bought it as I had recently purchased the same brand's digital meter. Just how different could their reliability be? As wide as Southampton to New York dock!So, how did I reach this conclusion you ask? In bed... literally. On my bed is a piece of 18 mm ply board, on that is the detector and my laptop. In turn, those are on top of an OTTY mattress. That is it.Image 1 (from left to right) shows the detector active... zero, zilch, denada.. not a sniff of a baton - agreed?Image 2 - it gets a twitch. Now whilst you cannot see this, imagine I am moving this detector mm by mm to the left then right. the bar scale fluctuates and then gives an edge reading.. over two inches from the edge.Image 3 - pictures never tell lies - guess what.. ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yes they do!Let me explain. The detector states there is a batan there - wait for it... when I hold it on both sides with one hand... What the actual ahem! I doth protest me lud, it must have a case of electronic woodworm! How can you detect a baton, only when you completely shroud the scanner with one hand - immmmmmmmmmmpossible! Moreover, how can it detect a baton if/when it doesn't twitch when simply switched on? It can't!!So, cupboard test... place it directly on top of a baton I know is there and... (see image 1). Correct, it does not detect. Ah Ha! Active deep scan (it is only plasterboard) and... zilch, zenada... Absolutely useless, as much use as a chocolate fireguard!Now check out the final image... enough said!Copper pipes? Not even when placed directly next to or on top of... Electrics, I wouldn't trust it if the other analysis is anything to go by. Water.. floods, electric, kills!Refund requested.

Moving into a new house we had to find out where we could hang things without bursting pipes and to find something solid for the heavier items. Did everything well and even found pipes where the builder said there isn’t any. Not easy to use takes a bit of getting used to. Instructions could be a little clearer.

I used it mainly to identify electric cables and it found them no problem. An it does actually find the stuff as well.