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 updating their properties with new landscaping and season-appropriate flowers for an inviting look to all visitors. Springtime is a popular time to start landscaping projects since in many parts of […]
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 be notoriously difficult to locate, putting your crew and the public at risk. Buried utilities come in a variety of materials, sizes, and depths, each presenting unique locating challenges. Older, […]
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 Weight of the Matter Did you know that a single cubic yard of soil can weigh as much as a car? This immense weight makes trench collapses one of the […]
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 the area. It is useful to do this before digging in an area just to be sure there are no conductors that were missed during the locate. One person holds […]
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 conductors. Below are a few of many techniques that can get you through some tough spots. If they don’t work for you, give us a call at 800-952-3710. We can […]
PROPER PINPOINTING To properly pinpoint a pipe or conductor using a Pipehorn pipe and cable locator, you want to hear the signal fall off on both sides of the conductor. You will either get a balanced signal, meaning it falls off evenly on both sides of the strongest signal; or an un-balanced signal, meaning it […]
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 cable locator; however, some techniques work better in certain situations. Try some of the following techniques for better results. Work short distances. Adjacent conductors will carry some signal and many […]
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 done with any Pipehorn transmitter. You must have access to metal of the target conductor (remove all rust, paint, coatings, etc.). Connect the red terminal or clip to the […]
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 gain to a steady tone (No Sound: turn it up; Beeping: turning it down). Keeping receiver upright, scan left and right to determine location of strongest signal. Determine Direction – At […]
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 (without hooking up). It can speed up your locating process if used correctly. Locating inductively is excellent for when you do not have a place to hook up, or if […]
