The simple hole for the suspension of the new kitchen cabinet can quickly become an expensive pleasure. When drilling a power line is damaged, not only the shock is great. Also the Koten for the repair are not insignificant. It gets worse when we damaged a water or gas pipe. In these cases, even a small hole can cause a lot of damage. That’s why a good one is worth every handyman tracking device with which electricity, gas and water pipes as well as cavities and steel reinforcements can be reliably detected in the wall. So that tracking device can be reliably used, it must have a sufficient depth of measurement, be easy to use and ideally as many different materials in the wall can reliably and accurately locate.

The measuring depth

To be on the safe side in a well bore, that should be tracking device Lines, cables and cavities can be located in the wall to a depth of 60 mm. The lower limit should not be less than 50 mm. A measuring depth of 60 mm is generally considered sufficient for the home improvement. Devices with a measurement depth of 150 mm, as achieved by various professional equipment, is not absolutely necessary for the hobby craftsman. A recommendable tracking device , which can reliably locate steel even to a depth of around 120 mm, is the Bosch GMS 120 Multidetector tracking device , The digital Bosch Home and Garden locating device PMD 7 also delivers good results at a favorable price / performance ratio.

The operation – it should be simple and clear

The simpler and clearer the operation of the locating device is designed, the safer it is in handling. As few buttons and switches as possible provide a clear overview. And an unmistakable display in combination with visual and / or acoustic signals ensures safety. In the best case, the locating device has only an on / off switch. A prime example of a clearly arranged and user-friendly tracking device is the digital Bosch Home and Garden tracking device PMD 7.

One for (almost) all materials

If you want to be prepared for any eventualities, we recommend the purchase of a tracking device that enables the reliable location of various materials. What good is the line detector, which can safely locate current carrying cables in the wall, but overlooks the steel reinforcement in the area of ​​the hole? With some devices, even cavities in the wall, where no dowel can really find support, locate safely. Multi-detectors are able to pinpoint power cables, gas and water pipes, steel, wood and cavities. In this context, devices are recommended that automatically calibrate themselves after switching on, thus helping to avoid application errors. The Bosch GMS 120 Multidetector Tracking Device is one of these devices. The Bosch Professional D-tect 120 locating device finds voltage-carrying cables, wooden substructures, water-filled plastic pipes, ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals and, with its capability, reaches into the field of professional locating devices.

The range of locators is great. Some manufacturers of other electrical and electronic devices also have tracking devices in their programs. But really reliable are usually only the devices of the well-known brand manufacturers. Even if these devices are almost always more expensive than those of other providers, so you should not compromise on the quality of a tracking device. Damage caused by drilling in the wrong place costs much more than a good tracking device.