MagFloat as a stud finder?

[Brizburk]

I asked my brother if I could borrow his stud finder. He said yes of course, but he also said a magnet will work... Well I've got a mag float....

Yup.

 

[Inner10]

Makes a better stud finder than tank cleaner...

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

What is a stud finder?

 

[Brizburk]

Makes a better stud finder than tank cleaner...

I must not ever have a bad algae problem because it works great for me as a tank cleaner

 

[Sanderguy777]

For the non-DIYer, stud finders are devices that are used to find the boards or metal beams that hold walls up. They are called studs for some reason (probably a hold over from the 1800s).

Stud finders are absolutely essential for hanging heavy stuff on walls, or if you just want to use a normal screw instead of an actual sheetrock anchor.

Basically, the way a mag float one would work is to be attracted to the metal screws or nails that were used to build the house.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

For the non-DIYer, stud finders are devices that are used to find the boards or metal beams that hold walls up. They are called studs for some reason (probably a hold over from the 1800s).

Stud finders are absolutely essential for hanging heavy stuff on walls, or if you just want to use a normal screw instead of an actual sheetrock anchor.

Basically, the way a mag float one would work is to be attracted to the metal screws or nails that were used to build the house.

Oh, cool. Good to know!

 

[Brizburk]

For the non-DIYer, stud finders are devices that are used to find the boards or metal beams that hold walls up. They are called studs for some reason (probably a hold over from the 1800s).

Stud finders are absolutely essential for hanging heavy stuff on walls, or if you just want to use a normal screw instead of an actual sheetrock anchor.

Basically, the way a mag float one would work is to be attracted to the metal screws or nails that were used to build the house.

Exactly, so don't put your hole in the place your magnet is, you'll hit a screw or nail.


I'd also like to add, I put the plastic bag on my MagFloat to keep the algae off my wall.... Did I say that already? Lol I had a hard workout and I'm starving.... Making dinner now hehe it's only 11:00pm or for you non usa-ers 2300.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

You are an hour ahead if me. I'm in Arizona.

 

[Brizburk]

I'm in WA. hello state neighbor

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

Hi. A little to be having dinner huh?

 

[Brizburk]

Hi. A little to be having dinner huh?

Meh. Maybe a bit late but I had a hard workout at 7:30 and if I eat much a few hours before a workout I'll see it again so........ After workout I walked my dog, had a shower, found a stud, cleaned some kitchen and cooked. But I usually go to bed around 2 or 3 am so..... Maybe a bit late

 

[Rev]

Hi. A little to be having dinner huh?

Don't judge I eat breakfast at noon dinner at 6-7 and second dinner about midnight.

Also am I alone in that I like using stud finders? When I moved my grandma into her new home a few years ago I went over multiple walls just marking all the studs so she knew where she could hang her pictures. Surprisingly enjoyable despite that the electronic stuff can be fussy. Love you used the magfloat. So much simpler!

 

[Brizburk]

Don't judge I eat breakfast at noon dinner at 6-7 and second dinner about midnight.

Also am I alone in that I like using stud finders? When I moved my grandma into her new home a few years ago I went over multiple walls just marking all the studs so she knew where she could hang her pictures. Surprisingly enjoyable despite that the electronic stuff can be fussy. Love you used the magfloat. So much simpler!

No judging here!!!

Lol I didn't want to spend $6.00 on a stud finder bahahahaha

 

[Sanderguy777]

No judging here!!!

Lol I didn't want to spend $6.00 on a stud finder bahahahaha

Where did you find a $6 stud finder?!?

The electronic ones are like $20 and up. I think I spent $40 on mine so I could get a relatively accurate one, but I haven't seen good reviews until the $500 mark (that was the Bosch one that can see through inches of concrete and tell you if there are pipes or wires or rebar in it). Crazy expensive, but if you need it.....

 

[Inner10]

I must not ever have a bad algae problem because it works great for me as a tank cleaner

My problem is it can't get into tight spaces, infront of plants, around the drop checker, the thermometer, the rocks the driftwood etc. It works great on areas that are wide and flat...but those are the easy to clean areas. So if I'm going to bust out the razor scraper to clean I may as well do the whole tank and not even bother with the magnetic scrubber.

 

[Brizburk]

Where did you find a $6 stud finder?!?

The electronic ones are like $20 and up. I think I spent $40 on mine so I could get a relatively accurate one, but I haven't seen good reviews until the $500 mark (that was the Bosch one that can see through inches of concrete and tell you if there are pipes or wires or rebar in it). Crazy expensive, but if you need it.....

Amazon

My problem is it can't get into tight spaces, infront of plants, around the drop checker, the thermometer, the rocks the driftwood etc. It works great on areas that are wide and flat...but those are the easy to clean areas. So if I'm going to bust out the razor scraper to clean I may as well do the whole tank and not even bother with the magnetic scrubber.

I've never used the razor kind, my algae just wipes off easily. No it doesn't get into the tiny places

 

[Inner10]

Where did you find a $6 stud finder?!?

The electronic ones are like $20 and up. I think I spent $40 on mine so I could get a relatively accurate one, but I haven't seen good reviews until the $500 mark (that was the Bosch one that can see through inches of concrete and tell you if there are pipes or wires or rebar in it). Crazy expensive, but if you need it.....

The Bosch at 500 sucks, same with its competition. If you want a good concrete scanner you are going to pay thousands.

The 6 dollar ones are a magnet, like the scrubber lol.

I've never used the razor kind, my algae just wipes off easily. No it doesn't get into the tiny places

If you ever get green spot algae you will invest in a razor scraper lol.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

If you ever get green spot algae you will invest in a razor scraper lol.

My homemade algae magnet works on GSA well.

 

[Inner10]

My homemade algae magnet works on GSA well.

Again my problem is I have plants against the glass and I can't use the scrubber there without damaging them...but I can sneak in the razor.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

Again my problem is I have plants against the glass and I can't use the scrubber there without damaging them...but I can sneak in the razor.

Ah, same. I've uprooted a few jungle val doing that.

 

[Brizburk]

The Bosch at 500 sucks, same with its competition. If you want a good concrete scanner you are going to pay thousands.

The 6 dollar ones are a magnet, like the scrubber lol.



If you ever get green spot algae you will invest in a razor scraper lol.

You know what, I have one, it came with the 75gal I just bought! I must have accidentally done something right lol

 

[david1978]

I can't use a stud finder. It just goes off if I'm close.

 

[Brizburk]

I can't use a stud finder. It just goes off if I'm close.

Do you have a MagFloat? Lol. I think most magnets that are fairly strong will work.

 

[david1978]

Yea you took my comment way too seriously.

 

[Sanderguy777]

It had to happen at some point.....

I can't use a stud finder. It just goes off if I'm close.

 

[coralbandit]

I can't use a stud finder. It just goes off if I'm close.

That was actually pretty good for a mechanic ..