Zircon StudSensor Pro 61899

I had this same stud finder for tens of years and always loved it, until I dropped it recently and it now only partially works. I've tried many over the years, including some of these 'multi-function' ones with fancy display screens and lots of modes. What I found was that those 'fancy' ones were cumbersome to use and did not produce accurate results. Too many different buttons that had to be pressed to get to a specific mode and then they were slow to react and just plain clunky to hold and use.I searched in an effort to find one like my old one and found this, which is the same, except in yellow and I guess it's a 'pro' model, so it has an additional 'deep scan' mode that my old one did not have. Everything works the same and works well. One simple button to press and hold when you want to scan for studs. Release button when done, simple! The button is positioned intuitively and makes operation simple. The design of the unit itself also makes it comfortable to hold in the hand; it's simple and well thought out. Takes only about a second to calibrate and you're ready to go. Red LEDs indicate when you're nearing a stud, followed by a green LED, audible tone, and a bright red marker line on top to easily show where to mark on wall.I love this tool and was glad I could still find it. I feel the price was reasonable, even though I'd say it's about twice as much as I paid way back when I bought the first one. It runs on a 9 volt battery, which is not included. I'd also note that it's probably not the most rugged tool, since my first one broke after being dropped. But it did last for a very long time, with lots of use, so I can't complain.I would definitely recommend this one if you're looking for an electronic stud finder. I also have a magnetic one, which I also like, but it doesn't work in all cases, so this is still my number one go-to.

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I was a little skeptical about ordering this one because of all the bad reviews that called this product a "piece of junk" and worse. I am sorry but those of you who are having difficulties, if you did not receive a defective item, you may want to read the directions closer. I thought I would post a few of my feelings when I got this. First of all, a free 9" 3-way level included in the package was a nice little touch. You can never have enough levels in your toolbox.I had a number of projects around the house and garage that I was waiting to do once I got the studsensor, and this one was able to find all the studs in every place that I looked for, and it was very accurate. Here are a few tips:First, start with a fresh new battery. I had an old 9v battery lying around in my toolbox and didn't realize it was pretty much dead, but once I got a new battery and put it in, the lights were bright and sound was clear.Second, place the sensor flat on the wall and then push the button and WAIT for the green light to turn on. If you move before the green light turns on, it is not going to work.Third, if you happen to get "lucky" (maybe unlucky here) to put the sensor on a stud right at the beginning, the device will flash errors. Just place it another 6" away and try again.Finally, if you are not sure if the device is working, there is a very simple way to test. Simply push the button while the device is in your hand without putting it on the wall. Then bring your other hand close to it, and you will see the LEDs increase and beep as if it found a stud. And this is also in the directions!Yes it is a little plasticky - the build quality is not the best, but its cheap and it works! Be careful putting the battery in - you need to lift up the battery cover vertically after a little pry on the tab - packaging says a battery will last 50 hours of use - that would probably be years of use given how little you need these for normal household work.I think for the price, and the included level, this is a super buy and will recommend it any time to anyone.

I have used Zircon stud finders for years without problems (until I left my previous one outside in the weather) Works well for what I need, it is not perfect, and you have to have some understanding of your walls and the limitations of this stud finder to get repeatable results; (studs are generally on 16" centers, usually there is a stud on one side or the other of electrical outlets; go slow, move across wall several times, lightly mark either side when unit lights, start in different locations in the area you are checking.

This unit was OK