Ansbell Stud Finder TH250

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This deceptively simple budget priced Stud Finder from Ansbell arrived simply packed in a branded cardboard box. Inside was the Stud Finder itself and a single large format User Guide which append to my unboxing video. No battery is included but this is a standard 9v model of a type widely available.
The Stud Finder has a large monochrome LCD panel on the front with the Power/Mode button at thumb level below. On one side is the scanning button and on the rear the battery holder. On top as you face it is the indicator at which you can mark the centre point of the located stud. Build quality seems fine and the device is clearly robust enough for on-site use, although it is a pity no protective case was included.
The device has four operating modes, all selected using the main front panel button. The modes are Stud Mode (19mm maximum depth), Stud Deep Mode (38mm maximum depth), Metal Scan Mode ( up to 60mm deep), AC scan (unshielded wires up to 51mm deep).
Using the device is easy enough. After inserting the battery turn the unit on and select the desired operating mode using the front panel button. Hold the device against the wall to be scanned and press and hold the scanning button on the side of the unit to calibrate the unit. The Bars on the LCD display will diminish and the beeper will sound once indicate calibration is complete. Press and hold the scanning button again and gently move the unit flat against the wall. When a signal is found it will beep and a signal strength bar display shows together with an arrow indicating which way to push the unit, a verticle line will indicate the target edge and CENTER will display at the midpoint of the stud. You can then mark the wall at this point. The principle is the same for Metal and AC Wire modes.
In my limited test the device worked perfectly but with all such units, you need a basic level of common sense when using it. The studs which I knew to be in the wall were all located with a minimum number of false positives. For the very reasonable price of £16.99, this seems a worthwhile investment.
The Good
Works Well
Good Price
Good Build Quality
Bright LCD Screen
Audible Alert
The Bad
No Carry Case
No Battery Included