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Practical utility locating tips, jobsite safety guidance, and damage prevention insights from the Pipehorn’s underground locating experts.
Locating Tips
Difficult Utility Locates: Finding What Others Can’t
Difficult Utility Locates: Finding What Others Can’t Not every locate is straightforward. Sometimes the signal disappears halfway down the target.Sometimes the pipe won’t carry signal.Sometimes
What Pinpoint Accuracy Really Means in Utility Locating (and How to Achieve It)
What Pinpoint Accuracy Really Means in Utility Locating (and How to Achieve It) In utility locating, accuracy is everything. Crews depend on clear, reliable marks to
Safe Excavation Made Simple: Prevent Utility Strikes with Pipehorn Locating Equipment
A single mistake in the field can bring an entire project to a halt, as striking an unmarked or mislocated utility does more than damage
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing. Protect Plumbing Profits with Pipehorn Locating
It only takes one avoidable mistake to turn a good job into a loss. Last spring, a small plumbing crew working in a quiet suburban
Why Accuracy Matters: Preventing Utility Strikes with Pipehorn Locators
Underground utilities are the crucial support systems of our communities that supply water, electricity, gas, telecom, and more. But when those lines are struck during
Benefits of High and Low-Frequency Locators in Utility Corridors
Under the surface of every city lies a complicated web of utilities: gas lines, electric cables, telecom conduits, water mains, and more, all packed tightly
Overcoming Utility Locating Challenges with High Frequency
When it comes to utility locating, short side services, inserted lines, and unenergized power lines present some of the toughest challenges in the field. These
The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet: Understanding Underground Infrastructure Risk
Every construction project, every landscaping job, every municipal repair carries with it an invisible threat that some can underestimate. Beneath the ground’s surface lies a
The Challenges of Utility Locating
As an excavator or utility locator, you understand the importance of accurately identifying underground infrastructure to prevent costly and dangerous strikes. However, some utilities can
Performing the Pipehorn Safety Sweep
PERFORMING THE PIPEHORN SAFETY SWEEP Performing a sweep of an area with a Pipehorn is helpful when you need to quickly find all conductors in
Isolating Lines and Nulling Out Adjacent Conductors
ISOLATING LINES AND NULLING OUT ADJACENT CONDUCTORS The trick is to maximize the signal on the target while minimizing the signal applied to any adjacent
Proper Pinpointing
Updated training resource: We’ve created a more detailed field guide explaining pinpointing and signal centering in utility locating.You can view the full training page here
Using the Transmitter to Avoid “Bleed-Over” (Inductive)
USING THE TRANSMITTER TO AVOID “BLEED-OVER” (INDUCTIVE) There are a number of things you can do to avoid bleed-over when using a Pipehorn pipe and
Setting Up the Transmitter for Conductive Locating
SETTING UP THE TRANSMITTER FOR CONDUCTIVE LOCATING Conductive Locating is when there is a direct connection or hookup made to a conductor. This can be
The Pipehorn Steps to an Accurate Locate
THE PIPEHORN STEPS TO AN ACCURATE LOCATE Following these steps in order will provide good information about the reliability of your locate: Pinpoint – Adjust receiver
Setting Up the Pipehorn Transmitter for Inductive Locating
SETTING UP THE PIPEHORN TRANSMITTER FOR INDUCTIVE LOCATING Inductive Locating is when you apply the tracer signal on the conductor without making a direct electrical contact
Jobsite Safety
Gas Line Explosion Near Hayward: What Happened and the Jobsite Safety Takeaways
On December 11, 2025, a natural gas pipeline incident in Ashland (near Hayward, CA) escalated into a serious explosion and fire. At least one home
Safe Excavation Made Simple: Prevent Utility Strikes with Pipehorn Locating Equipment
A single mistake in the field can bring an entire project to a halt, as striking an unmarked or mislocated utility does more than damage
Budgeting for Safety and Precision: Prioritizing Utility Locating Equipment in Your 2026 Project Planning
Reliable pipe locators do more than help field crews avoid buried utilities. They keep work on schedule, safeguard your team, and prevent costly disruptions. Allocating
The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet: Understanding Underground Infrastructure Risk
Every construction project, every landscaping job, every municipal repair carries with it an invisible threat that some can underestimate. Beneath the ground’s surface lies a
Importance of Safely Locating Underground Utilities Before Starting Your Landscaping Projects
As we’re already now to the holidays, we’re reminded that spring will be here before we know it. For home and business owners, this means
Trench Safety in Construction: Why It Matters
Trench safety is a critical concern in construction and excavation work. Understanding and implementing proper safety measures like well-maintained equipment can literally save lives. The
Performing the Pipehorn Safety Sweep
PERFORMING THE PIPEHORN SAFETY SWEEP Performing a sweep of an area with a Pipehorn is helpful when you need to quickly find all conductors in
Damage Prevention
What Pinpoint Accuracy Really Means in Utility Locating (and How to Achieve It)
What Pinpoint Accuracy Really Means in Utility Locating (and How to Achieve It) In utility locating, accuracy is everything. Crews depend on clear, reliable marks to
Gas Line Explosion Near Hayward: What Happened and the Jobsite Safety Takeaways
On December 11, 2025, a natural gas pipeline incident in Ashland (near Hayward, CA) escalated into a serious explosion and fire. At least one home
Safe Excavation Made Simple: Prevent Utility Strikes with Pipehorn Locating Equipment
A single mistake in the field can bring an entire project to a halt, as striking an unmarked or mislocated utility does more than damage
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing. Protect Plumbing Profits with Pipehorn Locating
It only takes one avoidable mistake to turn a good job into a loss. Last spring, a small plumbing crew working in a quiet suburban
Why Accuracy Matters: Preventing Utility Strikes with Pipehorn Locators
Underground utilities are the crucial support systems of our communities that supply water, electricity, gas, telecom, and more. But when those lines are struck during
The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet: Understanding Underground Infrastructure Risk
Every construction project, every landscaping job, every municipal repair carries with it an invisible threat that some can underestimate. Beneath the ground’s surface lies a
Importance of Safely Locating Underground Utilities Before Starting Your Landscaping Projects
As we’re already now to the holidays, we’re reminded that spring will be here before we know it. For home and business owners, this means
Product Education
Difficult Utility Locates: Finding What Others Can’t
Difficult Utility Locates: Finding What Others Can’t Not every locate is straightforward. Sometimes the signal disappears halfway down the target.Sometimes the pipe won’t carry signal.Sometimes
The Pipehorn Story: From Field Challenges to Industry-Leading Utility Locators
Every crew knows the challenges: inaccurate maps, unreliable tracer wire, and buried lines hidden under years of repairs and paving. In those environments, locating accuracy
Budgeting for Safety and Precision: Prioritizing Utility Locating Equipment in Your 2026 Project Planning
Reliable pipe locators do more than help field crews avoid buried utilities. They keep work on schedule, safeguard your team, and prevent costly disruptions. Allocating
Benefits of High and Low-Frequency Locators in Utility Corridors
Under the surface of every city lies a complicated web of utilities: gas lines, electric cables, telecom conduits, water mains, and more, all packed tightly
Overcoming Utility Locating Challenges with High Frequency
When it comes to utility locating, short side services, inserted lines, and unenergized power lines present some of the toughest challenges in the field. These
The Challenges of Utility Locating
As an excavator or utility locator, you understand the importance of accurately identifying underground infrastructure to prevent costly and dangerous strikes. However, some utilities can
Series 800-HL Dual Frequency Manual
Download Pipehorn 800 Dual Frequency Manual
Series 800-H High Frequency Manual
Download Pipehorn Series 800-H High Frequency Manual
User Training
Pipehorn, Pipe and Cable Locator Training Seminar Locators and Crews can attend our training seminar free of charge. Get technical know-how and practical experience using the
Isolating Lines and Nulling Out Adjacent Conductors
ISOLATING LINES AND NULLING OUT ADJACENT CONDUCTORS The trick is to maximize the signal on the target while minimizing the signal applied to any adjacent
Using the Transmitter to Avoid “Bleed-Over” (Inductive)
USING THE TRANSMITTER TO AVOID “BLEED-OVER” (INDUCTIVE) There are a number of things you can do to avoid bleed-over when using a Pipehorn pipe and
Setting Up the Transmitter for Conductive Locating
SETTING UP THE TRANSMITTER FOR CONDUCTIVE LOCATING Conductive Locating is when there is a direct connection or hookup made to a conductor. This can be
Setting Up the Pipehorn Transmitter for Inductive Locating
SETTING UP THE PIPEHORN TRANSMITTER FOR INDUCTIVE LOCATING Inductive Locating is when you apply the tracer signal on the conductor without making a direct electrical contact
Industry News
Gas Line Explosion Near Hayward: What Happened and the Jobsite Safety Takeaways
On December 11, 2025, a natural gas pipeline incident in Ashland (near Hayward, CA) escalated into a serious explosion and fire. At least one home
The Pipehorn Story: From Field Challenges to Industry-Leading Utility Locators
Every crew knows the challenges: inaccurate maps, unreliable tracer wire, and buried lines hidden under years of repairs and paving. In those environments, locating accuracy