View the entire stud with the Hart Professional Stud Finder
There are many reasons why you need to find studs on a finished wall. No matter what item is on your list, the Hart Tools Professional 9-LED Stud Finder is an easy-to-use and accurate choice.
advantage
- No calibration required
- easy to use
- Detects full width of wood and metal studs
- Detect live AC wires
- value for money
- Manufactured in the USA using global materials
shortcoming
- Studs not detected on plaster walls
Ask a professional about the best stud finder he or she uses, and you're sure to hear from Franklin Sensors a lot. Hart used Franklin technology in this model, which gave us confidence even before we even opened the box.
The unit runs on a pair of AAA batteries (not included). The battery access is on the front and can be opened without a screwdriver.
Once the battery is loaded, operation is simple. Simply place the Hart Professional Stud Finder flat against the wall, press and hold the middle blue button, and slide it along the wall. The No-mar strip on the back prevents you from marking the wall.
Pro Tip: Keep your hands and fingers away from the wall to avoid false detections.
When you come across a stud, you'll see a red LED indicating the full width. A standard stud will light up 3 tiles. There is a notch in the middle of the finder to help you mark the center of the stud.
If you happen to come across live AC behind drywall, the yellow lightning LEDs on both sides will light up to warn you.
The sensor in this model is capable of detecting wood or metal studs up to 1 1/2 inches behind drywall. This type of stud finder isn't reliable on plaster walls, though.
Hart Professional Stud Finder Prices
The Hart Professional Stud Finder is very similar in form and function to the professional models we use. Hart's strength is price. Just $26.84 at Walmart. You can order online and many local stores have it in stock.
the bottom line
If you're looking to move away from magnetic stud finders and move to an all-stud electronic style, it's hard to argue with the performance and price of the Hart Professional 9-LED Stud Finder. It's accurate and easy to use. We couldn't ask for more!
Specification
- Model: Hart HART9PRO
- Power: 2 x AAA batteries
- Sensors: 9
- Maximum Detection Depth: 1 1/2 inches
- Storage Temperature: 0° – 120° F
- Operating Temperature: 32° – 110°F
- Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches
- Price: $26.84
- Warranty: 1 year
See more details on Hart's website.