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Tools & Home Improvement
Measuring & Layout
Stud Finders & Scanners
Scanners & Testers
Bosch Digital Multi-Scanner GMS120
Detection: The Bosch GMS120 Digital Wall Scanner features multi mode laser detection for wood studs, metal objects (rebar, studs and steel/copper pipes) and live wiringPerformance: Features the latest 3 sensor laser technology, offering a wide range of detection performance of up to 4 3/4 Inch deep in cured concrete, up to 2 inches for live wiring, up to 3 1/8 inches for copper and up to 1 1/2 inches for wood studs; The accuracy of the product is 0.0625Self calibrating: Includes 3 selection modes for wood, metal, and AC wiring; The GMS120 offers automatic calibration from the start and continues to self calibrate through the course of the project for easy and precise detectionDisplay: Features an illuminated graphical LCD display to indicate mode, detection strength, and more; The large detection ring flashes green for no object found, orange for object near and red for object found within the sensor rangeCenter Finder: This wall scanner includes a center finder that pinpoints the object center with an audible detection signal with an on/off button
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4 Reddit comments about Bosch Digital Multi-Scanner GMS120:

u/Bartelbythescrivener · 2 pointsr/HomeImprovement

http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-GMS120-Digital-Multi-Scanner/dp/B004TACMZ8

This detects live wires in walls, I have an older version of this and it works.

u/MyOther_UN_is_Clever · 1 pointr/HomeImprovement
  1. Get the plans to your house. You can often get this from city hall. Keep these, you'll want them for so many projects.

  2. Get an electric testing device, find out if there's any hidden electrical or pipes in the way. Both for safety, and so you can know you need to move it, which might require more drywall removed and an electrician and/or plumber. I don't actually own one, so can't recommend any specific device.

  3. I would hire a structural engineer to tell you if it's possible. He'll probably want to look at the plans. If he needs to come out, ask if he needs to see inside the wall, if he does, have the drywall where the window is going cut out nicely. Try to keep it intact, as best you can, just in case you need to move the window and need to replace a portion of the wall.

  4. After you have the permits and the go-ahead, it should be fairly easy. For the aluminum siding, you might make it look ugly, but just a $30 angle grinder should cut the hole easily. Otherwise, you do it properly and remove the entire length of the siding, cutting it, and replacing it.