MultiScanner™ A250c Stud Finder for Wood & Metal, Enhanced Display

Scanner itself works great. My concern is why did it arrive wrapped in bubble wrap and not in factory packaging? Was this a return?

I seem to go through stud finders about every 5 years or so. They just seem to stop working well after some time. I usually buy the cheaper models, so I guess I should expect that. This Zircon is a step up from what I usually buy. There are a few things I like about this model (A200) and a few minor things I don't. The things I like are the accuracy when it finds a stud and the red light on center. The ability to show electrical is great. This is a new feature for me. One great feature is the battery indicator. I have found that stud finders are quite particular about having a fully charged strong battery in them. In the cheaper models you don’t know the battery is weakening and you start having problems or difficulties. Usually, a fresh strong battery is the solution. This one is no different. I installed a “new” battery but right away it showed it was low and the device has some operational issues. I found another new battery that was strong, and the device worked fine. Seeing the charge level of the battery is a great feature. The things I don't like are the size.... it is kind of large in my hand. Also, it is a little touchy with regard to finding studs, sometimes it reads falsely, you really need to go over a suspected stud a few times to make sure you have a stud. This is no different than others I have used. Also, this has a metal search, great for finding pipes and such. Overall, this is a good device for the money. I wish it was a little smaller and didn’t get false reading like it does from time to time but these are minor issues. Positives: • Nice large screen • Full featured, electrical, stud, metal scan • Battery monitor when low • Clear lighted indication of center of stud • Reasonable cost Negatives: • Rather large size in hand • Can get false reading sometimes. Honestly this is a good device. I think it could be made a little better, perhaps a rechargeable built in lithium battery instead of these 9 volts and a smaller more ergonomic design but again, this is a solid device that I expect years of service from, and my dislikes are pretty minor. Recommended 5 stars. This is my honest review of this item; I hope this it was helpful in your buying decision process.

It works, but it's not always spot-on. I often have to scan the same area more than once or double-check with another tool to confirm the results. For basic tasks, it's fine-but don't expect perfect accuracy evtime. Still a decent tool overall, just be prepared to verify your findings.

Best stud finder on the market. I misplaced my old stud finder and bought this one to replace it. It works great.

Overall, the accuracy was decent enough that I was able to avoid wires and metal behind the wall when installing my TV mount. I did, however, have to do this several times because it didnt give the same result every time. For instance, I would be pushing it until it detected electrical wire. I would do it again starting from a different point and it didnt ping, but did show I was close to the electrical wire. So it was inconsistent with detection.

I needed a stud finder and choose this one because it supposedly finds multiple things in the wall. It works as described! I have used it successfully several times. It fits my hand well. It's easy to use. It's easy to read. I'm very comfortable with this product and recommend it.

I bought this to replace my previous Zircon stud finder that I had for about 30 years before it gave up the ghost. This one does about the same thing, but has more bells and whistles, such as showing the center of a stud rather than scanning back and forth. It also seems to be able to find things deeper and more accurately than the old one. I see a lot of comments on this and other stud finders about the need to calibrate, or the unit does not always detect the studs correctly. "Calibration" is what the stud finder MUST do to be able to detect things behind the wall. This sets a basis for the unit to know what the "normal" wall looks like: how deep the Sheetrock/wall material is, how dense it is, etc., so it can detect changes to this. If you don't let the unit calibrate, it WILL NOT WORK! To "calibrate" simply hold the unit against the wall and push the button until the unit beeps. 2-3 seconds, then scan while holding the button down.

Features were nice for someone looking fora one button start, and a nice size in length to move across the wall for those that may have hand sensitivity issues. Was rather expensive for what it was worth, very purchase history to see and watch for when there is a drop in price.

Produto atende as expectativas, funciona direitinho

Easy to use.

I don’t usually write reviews, but this stud finder really impressed me. As someone who’s not particularly handy, I was a bit skeptical—but this tool made wall mounting my TV and shelves a breeze. The directions were simple, and the device calibrated itself quickly.

Desenhado para operar em construções típicas americanas, feitas "dry wall" e contraplacados de madeira ou módulos pré fabricados de gesso ou argamassa, tem dificuldade em operar eficientemente em construções brasileiras. Paredes de tijolos maciços ou mesmo de tijolos cerâmicos, ou alvenaria estrutural exigem scanners mais elaborados e potentes. Nestes tipos de paredes o Zircon não detecta canos de PVC mesmo preenchidos com água, e não detecta fios energizados, e apresenta falsos positivos em cavidades ocas dos tijolos cerâmicos. Canos de cobre ou ferro são detectáveis apenas até cerca de 30mm de profundidade. O Zircon é bem construído, com interface gráfica fácil de ler, porém sua eficiência deixa a desejar. O consumo de bateria 9V é alto, e em menos de 30minutos de uso perde ainda mais a eficiência.

Purchased the A250C after using my old Stanley scanner and punching holes through the plaster where it said there were studs but unfortunately missed most times so after some research decided on the Zircon - wow what a difference - easy to use and was easily able to find all the studs I needed to finish the job quickly.