Practical utility locating tips, jobsite safety guidance, and damage prevention insights from the Pipehorn’s underground locating experts.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 The trick is to maximize the signal on the target while minimizing the signal applied to any adjacent
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
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 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 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 Inductive Locating is when you apply the tracer signal on the conductor without making a direct electrical contact
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
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
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
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
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 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 a sweep of an area with a Pipehorn is helpful when you need to quickly find all conductors in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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) 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 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 Inductive Locating is when you apply the tracer signal on the conductor without making a direct electrical contact
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
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
