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Will your magnetic locators find old coins, brass, gold and such?

Posted on Apr 30 , 2014

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

Does your Pipe and Cable Locator work on Plastic Pipes?

Posted on Apr 30 , 2014

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

To what depths do your locators find objects?

Posted on Apr 30 , 2014

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

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