How Locating Instrument Work- In this section things start to get interesting and really separates the good locators from those with average skills. I was once one of these average […]
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How a Locating Instrument Works – Part 3
How a Locating Instrument Works – There are only two ways that the locator can place energy onto the target line – conductively or inductively. Last week we examined the […]
How a Locating Instrument Works – Part 2
Locating Instrument Work – We ended last week by saying that there are only two way that our alternating current from the transmitter can be applied to the target line […]
How a Locating Instrument Works – Part 1
Locating Instrument Works – Locating underground utilities has been described as both an art and a science. Utility Damage Prevention by locating underground utilities is becoming more of a challenge […]
What Frequency will I use Jim?
Successful Locating Depends on Knowing Which Frequency to Use Electromagnetic locating is possibly the most widely used method for the location of underground utilities. This technology has been around for […]
Utility Damage Prevention – You can make a difference.
Make Utility Damage Prevention your number ONE priority. The professional locator needs much more than just locating equipment to accurately and positively identify buried utilities. The paint marks that you […]
Is Ground Penetrating Radar the Answer?
Ground Penetrating Radar System – Issues resulting from accidental damage to underground utilities continue to receive priority in the underground construction industry as initiatives to protect buried facilities gain momentum. […]
Utility locator training is critical to your success
So you have decided that you want to be a utility locator training. Good for you – now the fun begins. Typically, when you are hired to perform locates you […]
The Anatomy of a Utility Locator
So what makes a good Anatomy of a Utility Locator? Locating underground utilities is becoming more demanding each and every day. The challenges of accurately locating current as well as […]
The True Cost of Utility Damage Prevention
What is the true cost of utility damage prevention? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it’s far more than the simple price paid to contract with the lowest-bidding utility locating firm. In […]