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ZIRCON L550c Stud, Voltage & Pipework Sensor

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ZIRCON L550c Stud, Voltage & Pipework Sensor

Description:

The MultiScanner L550c OneStep vibrantly locates studs, metal, and live AC electrical wiring behind walls, floors, and ceilings. The advanced ColorTrip display lights green in stud scan, blue in metal, and red in live AC scan. Screen flashes, or lights red, to alert the presence of live AC in Stud, DeepScan, and Metal Scan modes. A 4-mode switch makes it easy to change modes, while the ultra-bright display screen, patented SpotLite Pointer, and audio tone all indicate the location of the target.
 

Key Features:

  • StudScan mode locates the centre, edges, and direction of wood or metal studs up to 19 mm deep
  • DeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 38 mm deep
  • WireWarning Detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded AC electrical wiring up to 50 mm deep
  • Metal Scan mode locates non-ferrous metal, such as copper pipe, up to 38 mm deep, and ferrous metal, such as rebar, up to 75 mm deep
  • AC Scan mode locates live, unshielded AC electrical wiring up to 50 mm deep
  • ACT (Auto Correcting Technology) automatically corrects common errors, such as when scanning begins over a stud
  • ColorTrip display indicates the direction and edge of the stud and illuminates when the centre of the stud is detected
  • Low Battery Indicator for optimum performance
  • Signal Strength Indicator helps to distinguish between shallow and deep targets
  • SpotLite Pointer shines an arrow-shaped light on the wall to clearly indicate the centre of the stud
  • “V” marker groove for more accurate marking of target location
  • Rubber handle for non-slip grip

Not all modes are created equal

Good tool design is more than making a product that works only under ideal conditions. Zircon anticipates problems that may occur in real-world conditions, then designs tools to help its customers avoid those problems with features that help determine if what is found is really a stud. That is why many Zircon® stud finders and wall scanners have two stud scanning modes: Stud Scan and DeepScan® modes.

What are Stud Scan and DeepScan® modes?

Stud Scan mode locates studs through one layer of drywall up to ¾ in. (19 mm) thick.
DeepScan® mode locates studs through two layers of drywall up to 1½ in. (38 mm) thick.

Why are two modes important?

It’s extremely important to not scan further than you need to get the job done. Drywall is fastened directly to studs, whereas plumbing and electrical wiring may be anywhere in the wall cavity. Zircon® Stud Scan mode scans just barely enough through one layer of drywall, plus an allowance for mud, tape, texture, and paint. A competitive model that is always deep scanning may find other items further behind the wall surface that may not be a stud. This is very unsafe, as it increases the risk of hammering or drilling through plumbing and electrical wiring. One should always start a scan in Stud Scan mode first, scanning no deeper behind the wall surface than is necessary or safe.

Does every stud finder brand have two scanning modes?

Unfortunately, some other brands offer models that are always deep scanning up to 1½ in. (38 mm). Scanning too deep multiplies the risk of detecting plumbing and electrical behind the wall. Other brands may promote constant deep scanning mode as a benefit, but now you know!

What is the difference between WireWarning​® detection and AC Scan?

WireWarning​® detection is a feature to alert the user to the presence of live, unshielded electrical AC wires while scanning for studs and metal. The WireWarning ® detection is always on in StudScan, DeepScan ®, or Metal Scan modes. (An LED light will flash, or a lightning bolt icon will appear on the LCD display when live AC voltage is present, depending on the model.)

AC Scan is a dedicated Scan mode on certain MultiScanner ™ tools that enables the user to narrow the location of live AC (using the interactive calibration technique). With AC Scan, the display changes to indicate when the tool is moving towards or away from the live electricity. This interface enables the user to adjust the tool’s sensitivity to live AC. This procedure can be repeated multiple times, as needed.

Caution: Electrical field locators may not detect live AC wires if wires are more than 2 inches from the scanned surface, in concrete, encased in conduit, present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall covering, or if moisture is present in the environment or scanned surface.

CAUTION: DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE WALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRE. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER, GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE PENETRATING A SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.

Which Zircon detector is right for me?

About Zircon

Zircon Corporation is an American company, established and operating in Northern California since 1975. Our commitment to designing and developing innovative electronic stud finders, metal detectors, and electrical scanners is unmatched. You might not expect a tool company to be headquartered in Silicon Valley. However, take a closer look and you’ll understand why.

Features & Specification

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Key Features DeepScan mode, Easy-to-read LCD display, Patented “over-the-stud” indication, Live wire warning detection, SpotLite® Pointer, Detects pipework to 38mm, ACT Auto-Correction Technolgy
Product Stock Status Next Day Delivery (subject to availability)
Manufacturer Zircon

Delivery

Updated January 2024

Please note, our cut-off time is 2:00pm

Orders requiring calibration 

Whilst we take the greatest care to get all orders dispatched and delivered to you in the stated time frame, orders received PM and requiring calibration may on occasion miss dispatch that day, according to the complexity of the calibration.
Be assured they will ship on the next dispatch this in most cases should not add more than 24 hours to your delivery.

Bank/Public Holidays

Predicted delivery times are based on regular trading days Monday to Friday. Public holidays, bank holidays and weekends are outside the usual scope
of our dispatch and subject to activities/holidays of our carriers and therefore may incur additional days lead time to your order.

*UK Mainland (Revised March 2021)

Service Price
Standard FREE 2-3 Day Courier Delivery – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - Order value OVER £75.00 ex VAT FREE
Standard FREE 2-3 Day Courier Delivery – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B - Order value UNDER £75.00 ex VAT £4.95
Next WORKING Day (excludes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)  – UK Mainland only - Zones A & B  - ANY order value - Order by 2:00pm £7.75
Saturday ANYTIME Delivery - Order by 2:00pm £9.95
 

 

 

 

 

Delivery Surcharges

Because of the high cost of carriage, we regretfully need to apply a surcharge on all deliveries made in the following regions:

  • Zones A & B  - Mainland delivery rates apply. 
  • Zone C - Scottish Highlands (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
  • Zone D - Outer Hebrides, Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, and Channel Islands (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
  • Zone E - Northern Ireland (Charges are calculated at the checkout).
  • Zone F - Republic of Ireland (Charges are calculated at the checkout).

Offshore Services

All offshore deliveries are a 3-4 day service as standard. This includes Channel Islands, Northern & Southern Ireland, Scottish Islands, Isle of Man and the Scilly Isles.

International delivery

International delivery charges are automatically added to your order at the checkout. For any questions regarding international deliveries please contact us at sales@isswww.co.uk

Export 

All export inquiries should be directed to the export division before placement of order.

If no shipping option is available to your selected country please call us FREE on 0800 0224 060 to discuss your requirements.
All stated prices are subject to VAT at the current rate where applicable.
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