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Mr D P Amos

Posted by david amos, on
How can I check a wall for hidden electrical wireing
Daniel Elsworth

Daniel Elsworth

electrical cables usually run vertically and horezontally from electrical points, they can also be 10cm at the top around the celling and 10cm above the shirting
Cornelius Cretu

Cornelius Cretu

Hi David, You need a cable detector. Usually these detectors also detects wooden and metal studs and metal pipes. You'll also need to have an understanding of how building are constructed and how services like pipes and cables are run, to use it, otherwise you will be frustrated when your machine beeps all the time and you don't understand why. Regards,

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