[RE-wrenches] Wire locator

[Drake]

I've rented pipe and cable locaters at tool 
rentals before. They can be tricky, but can also give good results.

At 04:59 PM 3/14/2016, you wrote:
>We have a Schonstedt unit, works very well for 
>electrical services. There has to be current in 
>the cable to see it. Otherwise you can find data 
>cables and dead electrical cables by injecting a 
>signal using the signal generator, either by induction or direct connection.
>It can find a service very accurately and give 
>you the depth. However, it takes some practice 
>as you can get fooled by stray currents and 
>water pipes. It's nicely made and robust.
>Price is a bit more than you were expecting, if 
>memory serves me right. You can rent for one-offs.
>
>Â <https://www.schonstedt.com/>www.schonstedt.com
>
>On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Kristopher 
>Schmid <<mailto:solman at legacysolar.com>solman at legacysolar.com> wrote:
>Hi Wrenches,
>
>Do any of you use a underground wire locating 
>device?  If so, can you recommend a 
>brand?  I've seen them for $50 and $2,500.  Reply off list, please.
>
>Thanks,
>Kris
>
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