Zircon MultiScanner i520 Center-Finding Stud Finder with Metal and AC Electrical Scanning | 
| Brand: Zircon
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $49.99
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Seller: mistermoney-hq
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 668
Color: YELLOW
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 5.3 x 1.5
MPN: 61910
Model: MS i520
UPC: 042186605914
EAN: 0042186605914
ASIN: B000TD1JCQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Locates the edges and center of wood or metal studs up to 1 1/2-Inches (38 mm) deep | | • | Scans for metal and live AC wires | | • | Easy-to-read LCD display, audio tone, and the patented SpotLite Pointing System indicate stud center | | • | WireWarning detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded electrical wiring up to 2-Inches (51 mm) deep | | • | Have questions? Need more information? Call the Zircon Customer Service department at 1-800-245-9265, Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm PST. We'll be happy to help! |
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Product Description
Patent pending CenterVision technology finds the stud center in 1 step. Finds the center and edges of studs and joists, finds copper pipes (and other nonferrous metal) up to 1 1 2" (38mm) deep, finds rebar (ferrous metal) in concrete up to 3" (76mm) deep,
Amazon.com Product Description
| i520 Scanning Modes | 
Stud Scan mode for finding studs in drywall. | 
DeepScan mode for finding studs and joists in thicker walls, floors, and ceilings. | 
Metal Scan mode for finding pipes or other metal. Metal Scan mode can also help find studs in lath and plaster walls. |
Electrical Scan mode for locating live, unshielded AC wires. | |
Watch the i520 in action.
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Zircon's Top-of-the-Line Multifunction Scanner for Finding Studs, Metal, and Electrical Our Best Scanner
The MultiScanner i520 is the most advanced wall scanner that Zircon makes. It has 4 scanning modes: - STUD SCAN mode locates the edges and center of wood or metal studs in normal walls up to 3/4 inch (19 mm) deep
- DEEPSCAN mode doubles the scanning depth for walls up to 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) deep, and enables scanning for joists in some ceilings and floors
- METAL SCAN mode detects non-ferrous metal, such as copper pipes, up to 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) deep, and ferrous metal, such as rebar, up to 3 inches (76 mm) deep
- AC SCAN mode finds and traces live, unshielded electrical wiring up to two inches deep
In addition to the scanning modes, the i520 is packed with other original and patented features:
- WireWarning detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded electrical wire up to 2 inches (51 mm) deep in stud and metal scanning modes. Most wires in homes are run along wall studs, causing potential safety hazards.
- ACT (Auto Correcting Technology) automatically corrects common user errors, such as when scanning begins over a stud. The tool constantly scans its surroundings and recalibrates itself if necessary.
- An ultra-bright LCD screen indicates direction, edges and center of studs. Makes the screen easier to see in low-light situations.
- The display screen, SpotLite Pointing System, and audio tone all indicate the location of the target.
- A signal strength indicator lets you distinguish between shallow and deep targets. Weak signal strength can also imply other non-stud objects, like wires and pipes.
The i520 is a perfect choice for serious users, such as home improvement hobbyists and professional contractors. Not sure if the i520 is what you need? See the grid below to decide which center-finding tool is right for you.
| Which Center-Finding Stud Sensor is Right for You? |  | 
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i65 OneStep | 
MultiScanner
i320 OneStep | 
MultiScanner
i520 OneStep |  |  | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |
Why Zircon?
Zircon introduced the first stud finders over 25 years ago. We're a smaller, more focused company than our competitors, but thanks to our reputation for engineering and customer service, our brand dominates the stud finder market domestically and abroad. The Handyman Club of America, and their official publication, Handy Magazine, have awarded Zircon's MultiScanner i520 their seal of approval after a round of extensive member testing. The i520 earned a 9.0 (out of 10) overall rating and a whopping 99% approval rating from Handyman Club Members.
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 Works better than I expected December 20, 2008
S. Sullivan (langley, wa United States)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I replaced an older scanner with this new Zircon. I researched on the Zircon site and found the videos to help me understand how the scanner works. This scanner works exactly as advertised. It is like looking into the wall. Scanning across the wall you see the edges of the stud and the unit clearly indicates the center. The electric wire sensor works well. Overall I am very impressed.
Finally! A Stud Finder that Works!!! July 3, 2009
Fred (Sacramento, CA United States)
25 out of 28 found this review helpful
I have tried various methods of finding studs to hang heavy items, e.g., Large Vanity Mirror Cabinet. The "hunt and peck" method leaves a lot of holes. The magnetic stud finders can find the stud nails all right, but I found out they also find copper metal hot water pipes and could not tell me the difference. Drilling into one of those hot water pipes by mistake was quite an experience I do not want to repeat. This Zircon i520 Stud finder is a lot cheaper than the plumber I had to call out on an emergency to fix my mistake. The Zircon i520 easily found and correctly identified the same copper metal water pipes I drilled into by mistake. It also found live electrical lines, plus the studs I was looking for. Great device. Clearly shows you the edges and center of the studs. Very easy to use. DVD How-to guide (plus, there are training videos on line at Zircon's website. I can highly recommended this stud finder.
Great 'onestep' multi-scanner August 24, 2009
D. Grundmann (Mass.)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Background: I'm coming from using one of the those clip-on stud scanner from a cordless drill. That thing was crap as it thought it found a stud but it was an empty space. I've use old 'dumb' stud scanners before as well.
I bought this stud finder for multiple reason. Primary: I just got a LCD TV mount and wanted a real scanner. This particular scanner is a bonus in that it can also find AC signals (with load on sockets) AND metal. The last thing I needed was to drill down and find a power cable or air duct!
This scanner is great, with the graph on the display it's easy to find the center and the automatic beep with light pinpoints the center. Steps are 1. slap on wall, 2. swipe across, 3. stop when beep. On a test setup it found the stud perfectly. I was curious about the dvd it came with but it's a bit tedious to go through so after the first 10 minutes and only watching 'how to use the AC scanner' I gave up on the videos and applied the same method to the other functions.
The idea to search for the AC signal is a bit weird, it dynamically changes the sensitivity to find the middle. Basically one would swipe across and find the first boundary, at the max of one boundary reset the scanner and you will find new boundaries within parent... keep going until the side-to-side swipes meet in the middle or where the signal is. Same applies to metal scanner. Make sure to not have you hand above the scanner (or where the light is)... the hand adsorbs the signal and messes up the measurements.
Only (very minor) gripe is that there is no toggle on-off switch. Using the side button is a bit of a pain in a tight or long reach area and easily turns off when not pressing hard. It doesn't help the unit is on the large size.
Improvements: Would be nice to have a bubble so you can scan and mark in a straight horizontal line (or vertical).
Additional thoughts:
Signal 'bars' is a nice addition to help determine the true stud (not some random crap behind the dry-wall).
final thoughts: Very impressed at quality and consistency of finding studs. Very happy I didn't get the basic stud finder!
Initially disappointed, now very happy! March 4, 2010
J. Collins (Boca Raton, FL)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received the product from Amazon.com yesterday and initially thought it was defective because the scanner found nothing... and I mean NOTHING - not even a metal pair of scissors!
I emailed Zircon tech support and got a response and solution within a couple of hours. Turns out the battery that I was using, while new out of the package, expired in 2008. Once I installed a brand new battery, the scanner started working correctly.
I'm able to find studs in my plaster walls (plaster on top of plaster board, about 3/4" thick) which no other scanner that I've used has been able to do. That alone makes it worth the cost to me!!
Outstanding October 18, 2009
T. Kaye
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am currently fitting out four closets in the home which we recently bought. This little product has enabled me to locate the studs accurately, first time. It has also alerted me to a couple of electricity cables that needed to be avoided. What more could you ask?
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