Why does my locator signal seem wide?

Sensitivity (gain) is likely too high. Lowering sensitivity tightens the signal field and makes the center easier to identify.

Why does the peak move as I walk?

This can occur when signal is coupling onto nearby conductors or when grounding is poor.

Does a locator show the pipe itself?

No. A locator detects the electromagnetic field around a conductor, not the physical pipe.

What if the tone never drops off?

The receiver sensitivity is set too high or the signal is bleeding onto adjacent utilities.

Can different frequencies affect pinpointing?

Yes. Higher frequencies tend to spread more easily onto nearby conductors, while lower frequencies stay tighter to the intended line.

Utility Locating Solutions by Industry

Pipehorn locating equipment supports crews working across gas, water, telecom, power, municipal, construction, plumbing, and other underground utility environments.

Utility Locating for Your Industry

From utility operators to contractors and municipalities, Pipehorn locating equipment supports crews working around underground infrastructure every day.

Gas

Water

Telecom

Power

Plumbers

Contract Locators

Municipal

Golf Courses

Locating Equipment for Every Industry

Pipehorn locating equipment gives utility professionals, contractors, and field crews the tools to locate underground utilities, buried access points, and water leaks across a range of jobsite conditions.

Pipe & Cable

Locators

Maghorn

Magnetic Locator

Water Leak

Detectors

Explore Utility Locating Applications

Every industry encounters different locating challenges. Explore common field applications to see how Pipehorn equipment can help crews find, trace, and verify underground utilities and access points.

NON-CONDUCTIVE PIPE / CONDUIT

Trace accessible plastic pipe and conduit using a conductive traceable rodder when tracer wire isn’t available.

SONDE INSIDE PIPE / DUCT

Pinpoint the location of a sonde traveling through pipe, conduit, sewer lines, drains, or ducts.

CONDUCTIVE METALLIC LINE

Apply a transmitter signal through an accessible valve connection to trace a conductive water line.

BURIED FERROUS FEATURE

Find buried ferrous valve boxes, meter-box lids, curb stops, and other access features with a magnetic locator.

Find the Right Locating Solution for Your Crew

From utility operators and contractors to municipalities and service professionals, Pipehorn offers locating equipment built for real-world underground utility work.