We carry professional-grade Pipe Locators and Cable Utility Locators
that set the standards for reliability and dependability. When you need
to locate a pipe or utility cable underground, utility location
equipment can help you find it easier and faster. These underground
utility location tools are designed to withstand the rigors of tough
daily field use and a wide range of environmental conditions. We are
factory-authorized dealers and represent multiple underground location
equipment brands. We carry Schonstedt Utility Locators, Radiodetection, PipeHorn Utility
Locators, Leica Utility Locators, and Rigid SeekTech Utility Locators.
Keep in mind that locating underground utilities requires a well-trained
and experienced operator, as well as reliable equipment. If you have
questions about selecting underground utility location tools and
location equipment, please feel free to contact us.
The basic premise behind an underground utility locator is that it works
by producing and transmitting a signal onto a utility that is metallic
that the receiver can detect. A signal (measured in kHz or Hz) can be
produced by a transmitter and is sent through the utility by either
conductive or inductive means. "Conductive" means a direct connect
connection such as alligator clips. "Inductive" means the signal is
"induced" onto the metallic utility line with an induction clamp which
is secured or clamped around the utility line but does not connect metal
to metal as the conductive alligator clip does. Inductive is great when
you don't have access or ability to do a direct connection. In case
you're wondering, the conductive method is better since it is metal to
metal and the transmitter is able to send a signal better. Once your
transmitter is connected and turned on producing a signal on the
utility, you can then take the receiver part of the instrument and wave
it over the areas you believe the utility to be in. When you start
picking up the signal you will over time learn how to pin-point exactly
where the utility line is buried, and how deep. This takes practice over
time but new-comers to the utility location professsion can learn it
fairly quickly but should be trained by someone with years of experience