Which Cable Locator?

[Electron]

I am thinking of investing in Di-LOG DL1093 Cable Locator (spec. sheet attached), which also locates timber and pipes. Similar products are a lot more expensive. So, before I do has anyone got any advice?

 

[Octopus]

My experience of such devices isn't good. Can't think the last time I used mine ........

Cheap isn't always best.

 

[Midwest]

I have a similarly priced Bosch one, and dependant on whether there's an R in the month, the colour of the wall or if there's metal bath in the house, I get varying responses!

Most times the things goes off for no apparent reason. I suspect some of the more expensive ones might produce more accurate results, and if you know roughly where the cable is, and just want to narrow down it's location, its a useful addition to your toolbox.

 

[telectrix]

my cable/pipe locator.......

never fails.

 

[Squid]

my cable/pipe locator.......

never fails.

ha ha ha, was told a story about a friends Dad who funnily enough had found the mains cable in to the building with a drill, he was laying crumpled on the floor 8ft way when it shorted and exploded he lived.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Was installing a circuit in a cafe when the proprietor decided to drill a hole through the wall for me to pass a cable through.
First attempt hit a cable 'bang'.
Second attempt hit another cable 'bang'.
Third time lucky.
Fortunately, I managed to crimp the damaged wires together and cover with heat shrink
Left the filling and painting to the proprietor.