Although originally designed to accurately locate valve boxes and manhole covers, the Elcometer P500 Metal Box Locator can also be used as a general metal detector.

Although originally designed to accurately locate valve boxes and manhole covers, the Elcometer P500 can also be used as a general metal detector. The Elcometer P500 is straight forward to use and very rugged making it a popular choice in the market.

Detecting metal objects to a maximum depth of 1m (39.4”), the Elcometer P500 has a number of key unique features:

• Strong focused search field ensures the accurate location of objects close to metal fencing and vehicles
• Ignores any ghost signals from cigarette packets, drinks cans and other metallic waste materials
• Manufactured from a single moulded design, in high impact ABS plastic, the Elcometer P500 stands up to a tough environment
• Balanced, lightweight unit with a single control button for ease of use
• Audio signal with headphone socket and an ultra-bright LED visual indicator identify when metal has been detected