Pipe, Cable, and Sewer Line Locators Index

Pipe & Cable Line Locators: An Introduction

Schonstedt’s cable and pipe detectors (aka “utility locators”) have been setting the standard for reliability and dependability in locating buried pipes, sewers, cable, lines and wire—quickly and easily.

Our cable and pipe detectors are extremely effective and versatile tools for locating utilities underground including cable TV lines, fiber optic lines, gas lines, irrigation lines, tracer wire, power lines, streetlight wiring, water lines and sewer lines.

Cable and pipe detectors have both a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter induces an electric current that circulates through an object creating a magnetic field, which is then detected by the receiver.

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Schonstedt offers three models of pipe and cable line locators:

The Rex Locator

Multiple Frequency Locator. Rex (Receiver + Xmitter) is Schonstedt’s newest pipe and cable locator, recommended for all underground utilities: water and sewer, electric, telecom, and gas.
Rex is a multi-frequency locator with a price tag comparable to single-frequency locators. The sleek design of the transmitter is less than 2” thick and weighs less than 3 Ibs. At slightly over 7 lbs., the entire system fits easily into a custom shoulder bag. The Rex has direction arrows, signal strength and depth readouts, as well as “continuity” or “good connection” indications on the transmitter.

Price. The Rex is priced at around $2,800. Click here for Rex details and to buy online.

The Loki Pipe & Cable Locator

Multi-Frequency Locator: Loki is designed for utilities and construction crews seeking a user-friendly, lower-cost alternative to higher-end pipe and cable locators. As the first Schonstedt pipe and cable locator with “Dual Mode” capabilities, Loki can simultaneously search for and identify transmitter and power signals for quick and accurate sweeps, prior to excavation.

Price. Loki Contractor: $1575, Loki Utilities: $1725 Click here for Loki details and to buy online.

The XT512 Sonde & Camera Locator:

The new and revolutionary XT512 combines the portability of the holsterable XTpc package with the low frequency sonde and passive locating capability found in larger more cumbersome locators. With the XT512 you can locate and determine the depth of your sewer/pipe inspection camera or a small sonde such as the TM50910 from Schonstedt.

The XT512 is useful in locating blockages and obstructions in non metallic pipe.

Price. The XT512 is priced at around $1,500. Click here for XT512 details and to buy online.