Can I detect live wires in the ground, in metal conduits or inside walls?
No. Wires which are completely enclosed in (humid) soil, conductive braid, or metal conduits, which are grounded, are not detected. However, in a fault condition, if current is running in the soil or a metal conduit becomes ungrounded, the AC HotStick will give a warning. Plastic enclosed wires which run in dry walls (sheet-rock) can usually be traced.
