If you will be locating various types of utilities (power, water, sewer, etc.), or will be working on various types of soil (clay, sand, very wet, very dry, etc.), then you will most likely need to use different frequencies. In that case a multiple frequency locator is the best choice. Otherwise a single frequency locator may be sufficient. Lower frequencies travel longer distances and are less likely to ‘jump’ to adjacent utilities, but don’t do well on poor conductors. Higher frequencies do better on poor conductors, but will travel shorter distances and have a tendency to jump to adjacent utilities.…

Depth accuracy varies, as it is dependent on the method of connection to the target utility, the operating frequency, the placement of the ground stake, and the presence of other nearby utilities. As a general rule the conductive mode, lower frequencies, and less congested areas yield more accurate depth measurements. Always interpret the depth measurement as an approximate measurement and proceed with caution before digging to that depth.

The GA-52Cx is an easy to use, reliable, magnetic locator. The GA-72Cd is basically the same as the GA-52Cx but has an LCD meter display reflecting the relative signal strength and polarity of the magnetic field detected. The GA-92XT is a portable, retractable version of the GA-72Cd, providing one-handed operation and easily removable battery.

No, our magnetic locators will only locate ferromagnetic metals (i.e. iron, steel). Coins, gold and brass do not contain ferromagnetic materials.

Yes, if the pipe is fitted with a tracer wire or a sonde (a miniature transmitter) can be inserted inside the pipe.

It all depends on the size and material of the object, but some examples are: Magnetic Locators: Survey marker up to 9 feet 1-1/4″ PK nail up to 12 inches 4″ Cast-Iron pipe up to 10 feet Well casting up to 18 feet Manhole cover up to 10 feet Pipe & Cable Locators: Buried utilities up to 20 feet maximum