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Old 03-23-2021, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
Wires are copper, studs are steel, there are detectors for each type of metal. Also, there energized wire detectors, I have one that will indicate an energized wire 6 inches away, so this type of instrument would indicate the presence of energized wiring but NOT the exact location. I agree with previous comments about using toggle type hangers and careful drilling of the studs.
Can you share what brand type detector you have that senses energized wire 6 inches away? Where did you get it? Will it detect
a wire through sheet rock or concrete ? Wish the house plan detail showed where the wires run through the walls.
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