Pipe and Cable Detection ~ Location |
Q:
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I am trying to locate a metallic pipe which locator tool
would be best for me? |
| A: |
The UtiliTrac |
Q:
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I am trying to trace the route of a metallic pipe what instrument
would be best? |
| A: |
The UtiliTrac |
Q:
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I am trying to trace the route of a plastic pipe which instrument
would be best for me? |
| A: |
The UtiliTrac
R130 combined with a Tracing Reel or The CombiPhon |
Q:
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I am trying to trace the route of a plastic pipe which tool
would be best for me? |
| A: |
The UtiliTrac
R130 combined with a Tracing Reel or The CombiPhon |
| Q: |
I want to locate the end point of a pipe or a blockage in
a pipe; what do you have to assist me? |
| A: |
Yes. A Sonde (sometimes called a mouse) is a transmitter
attached to the end of a fibreglass reel. The reel is inserted into the
pipe and the sonde’s signal is detected by the UtiliTrac |
Q:
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I am using a basic CAT and Genny, a Cable Avoidance Tool,
and am having difficulty tracing the route of a pipe; do you have anything
that can assist me? |
| A: |
Yes. A CAT and Genny is a useful tool if you are simply trying
to avoid hitting utility services when you are excavating but to trace the
route of a pipe or cable you sometimes require something more sophisticated.
The UtiliTrac
offers many advantages whilst still being easy to use |
Q:
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I am having difficulty locating an electrical cable over
a long distance. Would your cable locator help me? |
| A: |
Yes. The UtiliTrac
has a powerful 10W transmitter and various frequency outputs. This will
assist you in locating a cable over a long distance. |
Q:
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I need to trace a metallic pipe and there are other pipes
in the area. The signal from my current Genny is jumping onto the other
pipes. What can I do? |
| A: |
Electromagnetic signals will jump onto other services. The
UtiliTrac
pipe locator has a number of features to help stop this happening. It has;
variable power outputs, a wide range of output frequencies, indicates the
depth to the signal being detected as well as the signal strength. All these
features assist in precise location |
| Please do not hesitate to Contact
Us should you have any further questions which are not answered above. |
