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product_id: 373185911
title: "Zircon® MultiScanner™ A200 Stud Finder with Metal & Live Wire Detection"
brand: "zircon"
price: "R2208"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Zircon"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/373185911-zircon-multiscanner-a200-stud-finder-with-metal-and-live-wire
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Bright SpotLite pointer for exact marking 3 detection modes for precision Low battery alert for uninterrupted work Zircon® MultiScanner™ A200 Stud Finder with Metal & Live Wire Detection

**Brand:** zircon
**Price:** R2208
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 Unlock hidden walls with confidence—never drill blind again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zircon® MultiScanner™ A200 Stud Finder with Metal & Live Wire Detection by zircon
- **How much does it cost?** R2208 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/373185911-zircon-multiscanner-a200-stud-finder-with-metal-and-live-wire)

## Best For

- zircon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zircon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **SpotLite Targeting:** Bright arrow-shaped light guides your mark, eliminating guesswork and boosting confidence.
- • **WireWarning Safety:** Stay protected with live AC wire detection that alerts you before you drill.
- • **Durable & Dependable:** IP54-rated, lightweight design backed by a limited lifetime warranty—built to last through every project.
- • **Triple-Mode Precision:** Switch effortlessly between StudScan, DeepScan, and Metal Scan for pinpoint accuracy up to 1.5 inches deep.
- • **Smart Auto-Calibration:** One-touch calibration ensures flawless scans every time, reducing costly mistakes.

## Overview

The Zircon® MultiScanner™ A200 is a professional-grade stud finder featuring three detection modes to locate wood and metal studs, metal objects, and live electrical wires up to 1.5 inches deep. Equipped with a bright SpotLite pointer, audio alerts, and an easy auto-calibration system, it ensures precise, safe, and efficient wall scanning. Designed for drywall and common interior surfaces, this lightweight, IP54-rated tool is trusted by DIYers and pros alike, backed by over 50 years of Zircon’s innovation and a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

Zircon® MultiScanner™ A200 Stud Finder with Metal & Live Wire Detection | Find wood and metal studs, detect metal objects and live AC wires before drilling with visual SpotLite® guidance - desertcart.com

Review: Finally a stud finder that actually works — and then some - I've been burned by cheap stud finders before — the kind that beep randomly, false-positive on everything, and leave you guessing whether you're about to drive a screw into drywall or a live wire. The Zircon MultiScanner A200 is a completely different experience. Right out of the box the build quality is noticeably better than anything in this price range has any right to be. It feels solid in hand, the display is clear and readable even in dim lighting, and the controls are intuitive enough that I didn't need to crack open the manual once. The multi-scan capability is where this thing really shines. Being able to detect wood and metal studs, live AC wiring, and metal pipes in a single pass is genuinely useful — especially when you're working on older construction where you have no idea what's hiding behind the drywall. The AC detection alone is worth the price of admission. I've found live wires in spots I never would have suspected, which could have been a very bad day with a drill. Accuracy has been excellent. Edge detection is precise and consistent — I've verified it repeatedly by opening up walls during renovation work and the A200 called every stud edge correctly. No hunting and pecking, no second-guessing. Mark the edge, mark the other edge, find center, done. The deep scan mode is a nice bonus for thicker walls or when you're working through multiple layers of drywall. It handles that without complaint where lesser finders just give up. Battery life is solid too. I've had it in rotation on a multi-week project and haven't had to swap batteries once. If you're doing any serious work — hanging cabinets, mounting TVs, running cable, framing assessments — stop messing around with the $15 magnetic finders and just get this. It's reliable, accurate, and gives you information you can actually act on with confidence. Highly recommended.
Review: Full featured easy to read large lighted screen, love electrical and battery indicators. - I seem to go through stud finders about every 5 years or so. They just seem to stop working well after some time. I usually buy the cheaper models, so I guess I should expect that. This Zircon is a step up from what I usually buy. There are a few things I like about this model (A200) and a few minor things I don't. The things I like are the accuracy when it finds a stud and the red light on center. The ability to show electrical is great. This is a new feature for me. One great feature is the battery indicator. I have found that stud finders are quite particular about having a fully charged strong battery in them. In the cheaper models you don’t know the battery is weakening and you start having problems or difficulties. Usually, a fresh strong battery is the solution. This one is no different. I installed a “new” battery but right away it showed it was low and the device has some operational issues. I found another new battery that was strong, and the device worked fine. Seeing the charge level of the battery is a great feature. The things I don't like are the size.... it is kind of large in my hand. Also, it is a little touchy with regard to finding studs, sometimes it reads falsely, you really need to go over a suspected stud a few times to make sure you have a stud. This is no different than others I have used. Also, this has a metal search, great for finding pipes and such. Overall, this is a good device for the money. I wish it was a little smaller and didn’t get false reading like it does from time to time but these are minor issues. Positives: • Nice large screen • Full featured, electrical, stud, metal scan • Battery monitor when low • Clear lighted indication of center of stud • Reasonable cost Negatives: • Rather large size in hand • Can get false reading sometimes. Honestly this is a good device. I think it could be made a little better, perhaps a rechargeable built in lithium battery instead of these 9 volts and a smaller more ergonomic design but again, this is a solid device that I expect years of service from, and my dislikes are pretty minor. Recommended 5 stars. This is my honest review of this item; I hope this it was helpful in your buying decision process.

## Features

- Multi-Purpose Wall Scanner: Zircon MultiScanner A200 helps locate wood studs, metal studs, edges, centers and stud direction, giving DIYers and pros clearer guidance before mounting TVs, shelves, cabinets, mirrors and fixtures
- Correct Calibration for Better Scans: Place scanner flat against the wall, then press and hold the Power Button; wait 1–2 seconds for the short calibration beep and do not move the scanner until calibration is complete before sliding slowly
- Three Modes for Precise Detection: StudScan finds wood or metal stud edges and centers up to 3/4 in. deep, DeepScan helps scan deeper up to 1 1/2 in., and Metal Scan helps locate metal behind walls before drilling
- Scan and Mark with Confidence: WireWarning Detection helps alert you to hot electrical wires behind the wall, while the LCD display, audio tone and SpotLite Pointer make stud edge and center marking easier before drilling
- Low Battery Indicator: Alerts you when battery power is too low for the scanner to work properly, so you know when to replace it with a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date for optimum performance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09CVCZD1W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,860 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #14 in Stud Finders & Scanners |
| Brand | Zircon |
| Brand Name | Zircon |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 817 Reviews |
| Display Type | digital |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042186722987 |
| Included Components | MultiScanner |
| International Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1.8"L x 3.23"W x 7.72"H |
| Item Highlight | Find wood and metal studs, detect metal objects and live AC wires before drilling with visual SpotLite® guidance |
| Item Type Name | Stud Finder |
| Item Weight | 0.37 kg |
| Manufacturer | Zircon |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 72298 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 72298 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Programs | 5 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 1.8"L x 3.23"W x 7.72"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Metal Detection, Concrete Rebar Detection |
| UPC | 042186722987 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zircon
- **Color:** Orange
- **Item Weight:** 0.37 kg
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally a stud finder that actually works — and then some
*by S***E on June 19, 2026*

I've been burned by cheap stud finders before — the kind that beep randomly, false-positive on everything, and leave you guessing whether you're about to drive a screw into drywall or a live wire. The Zircon MultiScanner A200 is a completely different experience. Right out of the box the build quality is noticeably better than anything in this price range has any right to be. It feels solid in hand, the display is clear and readable even in dim lighting, and the controls are intuitive enough that I didn't need to crack open the manual once. The multi-scan capability is where this thing really shines. Being able to detect wood and metal studs, live AC wiring, and metal pipes in a single pass is genuinely useful — especially when you're working on older construction where you have no idea what's hiding behind the drywall. The AC detection alone is worth the price of admission. I've found live wires in spots I never would have suspected, which could have been a very bad day with a drill. Accuracy has been excellent. Edge detection is precise and consistent — I've verified it repeatedly by opening up walls during renovation work and the A200 called every stud edge correctly. No hunting and pecking, no second-guessing. Mark the edge, mark the other edge, find center, done. The deep scan mode is a nice bonus for thicker walls or when you're working through multiple layers of drywall. It handles that without complaint where lesser finders just give up. Battery life is solid too. I've had it in rotation on a multi-week project and haven't had to swap batteries once. If you're doing any serious work — hanging cabinets, mounting TVs, running cable, framing assessments — stop messing around with the $15 magnetic finders and just get this. It's reliable, accurate, and gives you information you can actually act on with confidence. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full featured easy to read large lighted screen, love electrical and battery indicators.
*by J***R on March 8, 2024*

I seem to go through stud finders about every 5 years or so. They just seem to stop working well after some time. I usually buy the cheaper models, so I guess I should expect that. This Zircon is a step up from what I usually buy. There are a few things I like about this model (A200) and a few minor things I don't. The things I like are the accuracy when it finds a stud and the red light on center. The ability to show electrical is great. This is a new feature for me. One great feature is the battery indicator. I have found that stud finders are quite particular about having a fully charged strong battery in them. In the cheaper models you don’t know the battery is weakening and you start having problems or difficulties. Usually, a fresh strong battery is the solution. This one is no different. I installed a “new” battery but right away it showed it was low and the device has some operational issues. I found another new battery that was strong, and the device worked fine. Seeing the charge level of the battery is a great feature. The things I don't like are the size.... it is kind of large in my hand. Also, it is a little touchy with regard to finding studs, sometimes it reads falsely, you really need to go over a suspected stud a few times to make sure you have a stud. This is no different than others I have used. Also, this has a metal search, great for finding pipes and such. Overall, this is a good device for the money. I wish it was a little smaller and didn’t get false reading like it does from time to time but these are minor issues. Positives: • Nice large screen • Full featured, electrical, stud, metal scan • Battery monitor when low • Clear lighted indication of center of stud • Reasonable cost Negatives: • Rather large size in hand • Can get false reading sometimes. Honestly this is a good device. I think it could be made a little better, perhaps a rechargeable built in lithium battery instead of these 9 volts and a smaller more ergonomic design but again, this is a solid device that I expect years of service from, and my dislikes are pretty minor. Recommended 5 stars. This is my honest review of this item; I hope this it was helpful in your buying decision process.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accurate and Easy to Use
*by C***S on October 1, 2025*

This thing is so much more accurate than my previous stud finder. Every time it marks the middle of a stud, it is actually the middle of the stud. In some cases, I didn't believe what it was reading. Only to find out that the builder had put two studs an inch apart from each other. And this thing marked them both perfectly. I'm happy with it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Zircon Multiscanner A200 Electronic Wall Scanner / Metal Detector/ Live AC Wire Detection With SpotLite Pointer
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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-28*