Bosch DMD4K Digital Multi-Detector Kit by Bosch

Bosch DMD4K Digital Multi-Detector Kit by Laser Level

Features

Multi-Functional Detection - Detection of ferrous and no-ferrous metals rebar, studs, and pipes, wood studs & live wiring

Zoom Feature in Metal Mode - Enhanced precision in detecting small objects, and distinguishing between close objects

Illuminated Ring Around Marking Hole - changes from green to red to indicate detection.

Deep Metal Detection Capabality - Detects steel up to 4" deep, even in concrete.

Informative LCD Display - Indicates mode, detection strength and more.

Manufacturer Description
The Bosch DMD4K Zoom Detector puts an end to expensive drilling damage, such as drilling into metal water pipes or drill bits twisted on reinforcing steel. This is because the Bosch DMD4K Zoom detects metals (magnetic and non-magnetic), electric cables and wooden substructures and indicates live cables. The LED ring and the integrated marking pen offer accurate positioning. Supplied with: Protective case, 2 markers, Batteries and Operating instructions. Detectable materials: Reinforcing steel, steel, non-ferrous metals, wooden substructures, (non) live cables, detection depth, steel, max: 4", copper, max: 3 1/8", Live Wires 2", Wood Studs ¾". Automatic switch off after approximately 5 minutes.

Product Description
Autocalibration in Metal Mode Metal scan can be started at any location; Informative LCD Display Indicates mode, detection strength and more; Distinguishes between ferrous (magnetic) and non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metals; Illuminated Ring around marking hole changes from green to red to indicate detection; Audible Detection Signal Easily switches on and off; On-Tool Marking Pencil Storage Accepts standard pencil width; Ergonomic Soft-Grip Area For sure grip and comfort

Reader Reviews
This device attempts to be a stud finder, metal finder and live-wire detector. It works best as a metal detector but you can't turn off the live-wire detector which is fooled by static electricty and gives so many false positives you don't know what you have in the wall. I recently tried to find the position of studs in an exterior wall of a new home with sheetrock and vinyl siding. In the metal mode I got a rough idea (looking for nails or screws) but it seemed to identify more studs than existed and according to the readings I was sure there was a live-wire in there. I then tried a Zircon stud finder that cost half as much as the Bosch and found less studs and those it found were in different positions than those indicated by the Bosch. I cut into the wall and found the Zircon was correct and there was NO wires, live or otherwise. The Bosch showed the position of the studs off by 1-2 inches and indicated studs were there were none. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

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Updated on 6-8-2008.