{"product_id":"amtech-3-in-1-stud-metal-and-live-wire-detector","title":"Amtech 3-in-1 Stud, Metal \u0026 Live Wire Detector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmtech 3-in-1 Stud, Metal \u0026amp; Live Wire Detector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drill goes in, and then you find out what was behind the plasterboard. This little Amtech detector is the five-minute job that stops that happening — run it across the wall first and it will tell you where the \u003cstrong\u003etimber studs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003ehidden metal\u003c\/strong\u003e and, most importantly, the \u003cstrong\u003elive AC cables\u003c\/strong\u003e are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree modes on one toggle switch, with \u003cstrong\u003eboth an audible beep and a visual indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e so you don't have to keep your eye on the unit while you're working at arm's length. The body is flat-backed to sit flush against the wall as you sweep, and it runs off a \u003cstrong\u003e9V PP3 battery, which is supplied in the pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — so it's ready to use the moment you open it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the sort of tool that lives in the drawer and earns its place twice a year: hanging a heavy mirror, putting up shelves, fitting a TV bracket, or working out where the noggins are before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree detection modes in one unit — \u003cstrong\u003ewooden studs, metal, and live AC cables\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple toggle switch to change between modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudible and visual alerts\u003c\/strong\u003e — you hear it as well as see it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat body designed to sit flush to the wall while scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9V PP3 battery supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e — no extra purchase needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact enough to keep in a toolbox or kitchen drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorth a sweep before any drilling into a plastered or stud wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmtech\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL4505\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 — stud (timber), metal, live AC cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMode Selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToggle switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlerts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudible and visual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V PP3 battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — supplied in the pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone about to drill into a plasterboard or stud wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging shelves, mirrors, radiators or a TV bracket safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding the stud centres before fixing anything heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking for cable runs above sockets and switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping in the toolbox as a cheap bit of insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical addition to a first-home or new-house toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our Power Tools Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty more to kit out a workshop or a toolbox:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/powertools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/handtools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHand Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/building-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/hardware-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardware Fittings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/paint-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaint Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/workwear-clothing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorkwear \u0026amp; Clothing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDoes it come with a battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — a 9V PP3 battery is supplied with the detector, so there's nothing else to buy before you can use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWill it work on a solid block or brick wall?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stud mode is designed for timber framing behind plasterboard, so it's at its most useful on stud walls and dry-lined walls. The metal and live-cable modes are still worth running over a plastered solid wall before you drill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eIs it safe to rely on it around electrics?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a first check, not the only one. No consumer detector is infallible, so isolate the circuit at the board if you're drilling anywhere near a known cable run, and get an electrician in if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat do the three modes actually find?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStud mode locates timber framing behind plasterboard, metal mode picks up hidden metal, and the live AC mode flags mains cables. You change between them on a single toggle switch, and each one alerts you with both a beep and a visual indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Amtech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66004533019015,"sku":"10216553","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10216553.png?v=1790237208","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/de\/products\/amtech-3-in-1-stud-metal-and-live-wire-detector","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}