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| What is the best locator for use in my water system? |
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| The "best" locator for any application depends on what you want to locate and what experience (if any) you have had with locating equipment in the past. There are two basic locator types. The first is basically a metal detector, a locator that detects either all types of metal or one that responds to iron-based objects only, is used to find valve boxes, curb boxes, manholes and meter pit lids, etc. Every utility needs one of these. The second type, a pipe and cable locator consisting of a separate transmitter and receiver, requires a conductor, such as a metal pipe or cable, on which the transmitter will send a signal. This signal is then picked up, and can be pinpointed, by the receiver. Most utilities are going to need one of these also. There are many varieties of both types of locators, so it pays to ask questions and consider the alternatives before purchasing. |
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