The addition of this traceable rodder helps us locate non-metallic pipes and conduit that would not be able to carry an electromagnetic signal on their own. This simple device allows us to attach a tone to the rodder, send it in, then trace its exact location with our RD7000 receiver. It also helps in very congested areas of metallic pipes where the induced signal has an opportunity to jump from utility to utility and giving a false reading and mark out.
ACCU-SCAN GPRJameson Duct Hunter
I couldn’t think of using another GPR Company; Accu-Scan GPR’s professionalism is top notch, their experience is second to none! They located a major bank of conduits that I needed to avoid on an SCA project. Luis is the “go to” tech when it comes to locating buried anomalies. – Chirag Patel, Laser Electrical
When you find underground utilities, can you determine what type of utility it is?
It all depends on the circumstances. Ground Penetrating Radar can generally find the utility without much difficulty, but we cannot determine if the piping is gas, or water, etc. solely by the signals on our screen. The technician can often trace the utility to a valve, meter, control box, or other type of signifying marker, thereby determining the utility that is being located. We can also sometimes put a “Tone” on the pipe if we are able to gain access to it before it goes underground. If there are “as-builts” available, Accu-Scan GPR can trace the utility as a reassurance for all parties involved.
