Using the Zircon SuperScan M4 Stud Finder - High Hopes Dashed!

Over the years I have had good and not so good stud finders, mostly multi function ones like this Zircon M4 and I had high hopes for this latest state of the art stud, deep scan, metal and AC scanner. In summary, I am very disappointed!

When I built my house I photographed every surface at the pipes and wires stage so I could "see" through the walls if I needed to. Lining up the right piece of outer wall with the corresponding pipes and wires photo I was able to see the effectiveness and accuracy of this tool. It is inconsistent to say the least.

The stud scan was totally ineffective most of the time, the deep scan was better but still variable in its accuracy. The metal and AC scans did not inspire confidence either. The full exercise is shown in the video if you want to see how the M4 performed. Find out more on the Home Depot website by searching for this unique reference number, 315382839.

[mikemazzoli]

I had high hopes for this latest summary, I am very disappointed!

[bighammer]

4:20 this is possibly the worst situation for a stud finder if you are scanning while on a horizontal 2x4. That looks like a split level section in your house. Not sure about the other false markings but scanning while on a stud isn’t going to yield good results with any stud finder

[matthewwolan]

ZIRCON M4 IS CRAP, SAVE YOURSELF $70 . BOUGHT THIS THING AWHILE AGO, FINALLY PUTTING TO USE, CAME TO YOUTUBE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE. IT CAN FIND THE METAL BUT WON'T RECOGNIZE ITS CONDUIT. IF I RUN THE FINDER AROUND A SWITCH IT WON'T PICK UP ELECTRICITY TIL I LITERALLY LIFT IT AND HOVER IT OVER A SWITCH THEN IT SHOWS AN ARROW JUNK

[imageman]

😆😆Not sure what the agenda is here. I have one and it works like a charm in every mode. Picks up the studs, metal couplings, and Electrical ... Sooo Guess you got a crap one. Oh well!