Bosch accessories – all the range have over 8,000 products (drill bits for concrete, metal, wood and other materials, chisels, router bits, cutting blades, abrasives, etc. The ultra-wideband radar sensor system provides millimetre-accurate detection for precise results every time. The device detects metal objects, live wires and wooden substructures, allowing you to drill safer holes for hanging pictures and lamps, for example.

Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Industrial Tool Supplies (London) Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from PayPal credit. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The detector D-tect 120 Professional is an intuitive radar scanner developed for almost all materials.The detector shows up metal, live cables and supporting structures in drywalls, enabling users to quickly identify which places they can drill into the wall without encountering any obstacles. The easy-to-use UniversalDetect features a hole directly in the centre of the tool for accurate marking during use.

Its LED traffic light system and optional acoustic warning signal indicate the location of a detected object. The Bosch UniversalDetect is a handy tool that is essential when drilling into walls, ceilings, floors, etc. Then subscribe to our newsletter, which has plenty of tips and tricks for keeping things exciting around your home and garden! The Universal Detect uses Bosch detection technology with auto-calibration to enable the reliable detection of metal, live wire and stud. Though they haven't mentioned this, from what I understand any plastic pipes carrying water may go undetected as they can be interpreted as wood, so bear this in mind if you think there could be any in the vicinity.

The 25mm detection depth refers to the capability of the tool to find Wooden Studs though plasterboard (drywall) for example, in which case the Stud Work can be up to 25mm from the below the surface the product is scanning.