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Zircon® StudSensor™ e50 Stud Finder with Live Wire Detection, 1.5 in. Deep

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
StudSensor e50
Dimensions
1.4 x 3.9 x 12 in
Weight
1.6 oz
Color
Yellow
Material
Plastic
Batteries
1 9V batteries required.
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Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Stud Finder
Warranty
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Features 5

  • Locates the edges of wood or metal studs up to 3/4-Inch (19 mm) deep
  • DeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 1-1/2-inch
  • WireWarning detection indicates the presence of live wire up to 2"
  • Easy-to-read LCD display indicates when a stud edge is approached

Description

Zircon's new line of stud finders features updated electronics in an amazing new form that's easy to hold at any angle. Two scanning modes find the edges of wood or metal studs or joists up to 1-1/2-Inch deep. WireWarning detection indicates the presence of hot electrical wiring. Easy-to-read LCD screen, updated arrow-shaped SpotLite Pointer and audio tone clearly indicate stud edges. From the Manufacturer Zircon's new line of stud finders features updated electronics in an amazing new form that's easy to hold at any angle. Two scanning modes find the edges of wood or metal studs or joists up to 1-1/2-Inch deep. WireWarning detection indicates the presence of hot electrical wiring. Easy-to-read LCD screen, updated arrow-shaped SpotLite Pointer and audio tone clearly indicate stud edges. Inlcudes 9 inch magnetic level.

Specs 15

Manufacturer Zircon
Part Number 61961
Item Weight 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions 1.4 x 3.9 x 12 inches
Item model number StudSensor e50
Batteries 1 9V batteries required.
Size Edge Finding
Color Yellow

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Top Amazon Reviews


Works Every Time!
I was initially hesitant to purchase this product after hearing negative things about electronic stud-sensors from my father-in-law and my handyman. Their advice was to go the old tried and true methods of tapping on the wall or using a finishing screw to confirm the location of a stud - both not an exact science either. I spent the past weekend hanging various pictures, artwork, mirrors and other objects in my home after some recent remodeling work and I am THRILLED with the performance of the Zircon StudSensor e50! I can't say enough how well this product works! The unit is super-easy to use and features a ergonomic grip with the power button recessed where you thumb will go. The unit automatically shuts off when the power button isn't depressed, saving battery-life. The onscreen indicator is virtually fool-proof and indicates the edge and center of a stud based on the completeness of the onscreen triangle. After finding center-stud the unit activates a small arrow-shaped laser indicating where to make your mark. Perfectly easy to use. I'm happy to say that this sensor even saved me from a costly rookie mistake. I was planning on hanging a heavy mirror in my master bedroom and completely forgot that a pocket door was on the same wall. I kept scanning for a stud and I was receiving strange readings from the sensor. After initially thinking the sensor was malfunctioning I realized my mistake, thankfully before any drilling or nailing had taken place. This stud sensor is now a permanent part of my toolbox. Recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2011 by Raul G.

Worked perfectly
I followed the instructions and have been very happy with this stud finder. Place it on the wall in an area without a stud and hold the on button for five or so seconds before you start moving it around to find the the studs. This lets it calibrate. I used it on exterior walls with thick insulation and on interior hollow walls. It worked perfectly every time, showing me where the electrical lines were and even pointing out a previously unknown horizontal support in my exterior wall. I have nothing but praise for this sensor because it helped me successfully install my home theater system and saved me a bunch of time and effort. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013 by Amazon User

works ... most of the time
It works and it doesn't. I guess it works MOST of the time. The first time I used it, I used it to put up a towel bar and it did the job PERFECTLY. As seen in my video, I managed to get the towel bar up, directly in two studs and no extra mis-holes. I even mounted it level. Yay me! My next project was a large metal rack to hold nail polish. This stud finder kept saying there was a stud where there was not. I ended up drilling 3 holes before giving up and mounting my second screw close to the door frame where I knew there had to be a stud. This was disappointing to me, because we live in a manufactured home and the sheet rock has a pattern in it and it is is not easy to just spackle and mud over. Normally, I do not even put holes in it ... I use 3M Command nails, but for some weight bearing items, I mount them directly into the studs. Thankfully, with my mount, I mounted the nail polish rack over the 3 extra holes, so I will not need to worry about it, unless we sell. Thus ... this sensor works, but I would check, double check, knock on the wall and still be prepared to fail. I have not actually had a stud finder that was 100% ever in my life. Takes one 9V battery not included. Lightweight and fits well into my hands. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2016 by CGR

the type of material used in the manufacture and creation of the product seems to be of very good quality. One must consider tha
I have been using this product for more than two weeks now. In that time, I've had an opportunity to evaluate both the quality of the product and the overall usability. In creating this review I've considered both the type of material used in making the product as well as the overall fit and finish. I've also considered how well the product meets my needs and whether there are any shortcomings or particular advantages in using this product. For this particular product, the type of material used in the manufacture and creation of the product seems to be of very good quality. One must consider that for any product of this type there is a balance between the type of material used and the cost that is to be passed on to the consumer. I think for this product that balance has been met fairly well and I believe that the product will meet the expectations of most buyers. With regard to the fit and finish of this particular product, I believe it to be about average for the products of similar make or style. That is to say that it is not of poor or moderate craftsmanship/finish nor is it something that I would rate as outstanding. The quality of the piece is such that I feel it is a good value for the money. Finally, as with many products of this type, the value that a consumer sees is dependent on the expectation. When I ordered this product my expectations were moderate, especially because of the price. In an age where we demand low price but often want high quality, it is often best if we expect moderate to good quality instead. I did that with this product as was pleasantly surprised to find that the quality was at least good, if not just a tad bit better than good. For that reason, and those set out above, I'd make a recommendation to buy this product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2016 by Carl Franklin, JD/PhD

Were my expectations of the Deepscan mode too high?
I finally settled on the e50 after searching around online. It seemed like people had good and bad things to say about most of the stud finders out there, regardless of the brand. Because the party walls in my townhouse are double drywall (1/2" + 5/8" sheets) I needed a stud finder with deep scan feature. On the interior, non party, walls this performed flawlessly. However, I got mixed results, at best, on the thicker party walls. It was finding studs left right and center some of the time and then other times it wasn't finding anything, even where there should have been(like beside an electrical box). Since this is rated to scan up to 1.5" deep it should have been no problem to find studs behind my 1 1/8" thick walls, but that wasn't the case. I wound up just guessing on the placement of most of the anchors I was installing. I'm not saying it won't work for you, but the deepscan mode was a disappointment for me. At least I have a functioning stud finder for regular walls I guess. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013 by Howard Payne

If you have random results in garage, it could be a firewall. Resilient too!
This worked great when I got it a couple years ago and used inside the house. The other day I got it out again to find some studs in the garage/house wall. It found one consistently but the rest were about a foot wide or caused it to start flashing. I got out the magnetic one to find screws in the drywall and they were all 16" on center...Even lined up with the stud this tool found. Drilled holes, went into drywall, a thin section of resistance, then into insulation. OK, so the screws were misleading. I changed the batteries since the WireWarning detection icon kept showing up, but same result. After about 20 minutes I decided to order a new, more expensive stud finder from another company and smashed this one into the concrete. Cover flew off, battery came out. I asked my wife to borrow her dad's stud finder and turns out he has the same one. He said it's probably the garage firewall so check from inside the house. Sure enough, the one I smashed (still worked even though the top was partially detached) found a stud in the closet. Figured out a way to estimate the same distance from the door frame and used a finishing nail to determine depth. Bingo! Measured 16" on center from there and hit studs every time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016 by Rich

Works perfectly through standard drywall
I experimented by using the e50 through areas with known studs, and it detected them 100% of the time. The only time the e50 gave sporadic results was if I calibrated it initially in front of a stud or object behind the drywall. Then it would start producing erratic results. The LCD display and LED red arrow make it very easy to use, much more so than my dad's ancient 1980s stud finder with an analog calibration wheel and a series of LED indicators. The e50 uses a 9V battery and the battery actually just slides into the contacts without relying on those annoying connector tabs designed for 9V batteries. Overall: 5/5 stars, works reliably - just make sure you are calibrating it in a empty spot otherwise it will produce erratic results - I know this isn't the easiest thing to do, after all it is supposed to find the studs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015 by Chaz Turbino

Costly Failure
The Zircon e50 StudSensor failed me on two fronts. First, the e50 incorrectly marked studs in the wall which I needed to locate for hanging new kitchen cabinets. The e50 would identify a stud with its fancy projected red light arrow only to have that area of the wall be hollow. Out of 9 studs located, the e50 was only correct on one. As a result, I used a drill and wire coat-hanger to find the rest of the necessary studs. I thought I bought the e50 to avoid wall fishing? I tried both sensor settings on the e50 without luck. Second, the e50 failed to identify a live wire in the wall. This error was the most costly. After plunging my drill bit into the wall below the kitchen soffit I was showered with sparks and smoke. The drill bit had a chunk burned out of it and I had a damaged wire in a difficult to reach area of my kitchen. Striking the wire cost me an extra day of labor to acquire the parts and effectuate the repair. The live wire sensor simply did not work. I had no indication a wire was in the area and was relying on the e50 to provide notice. I purchased the e50 from Amazon and it arrived quickly and without damage. The ergonomics of the e50 were pleasing as I tried desperately to locate a stud. It tracked smoothly across the wall and the indicator arrow was easy to read. However, the e50 failed to operate as an effective stud sensor and failed to operate as a live wire detector. I cannot recommend this product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2014 by Ian E. Brewer
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