[RE-wrenches] Wire locator

[Kristopher Schmid]

Wrenches,

Michael requested that i keep replies to this wire locator thread on list.
Below is a reply from Travis Jordan reposted with permission.

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From: Travis Jordan <travis at mtsolar.us>
Date: Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Subject: Greenlee Locators Wrenches
To: solman at legacysolar.com


Kris,

I have the greenlee model 501 locator at roughly $500 and it works fine :
http://www.greenlee.com/products/CABLE-LOCATOR-TACKER-II-(501).html

I also bought the greenlee pulse fault locator at roughly $1,100 and I have
been very happy with the combination. The fault locator is especially
awesome, my employees as first time users can find faults in quarter mile
long buried lines over 4ft deep with no trouble within a few inches....
worth every bit of the investment!

Good luck,

*Travis Jordan**Owner/ President**844-687-6527, Ext. 104**406-206-5105*
*travis at mtsolar.us <travis at mtsolar.us>**www.mtsolar.us
<http://www.mtsolar.us>*


*travis at jordansolar.net <travis at jordansolar.net>www.jordansolar.net
<http://www.jordansolar.net>**MT Solar LLC*[image: MT Solar Logo]
<http://www.polemount.solar/>

On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Chris Mason <cometenergysystems at gmail.com>
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.
>
>  www.schonstedt.com
>
> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Kristopher Schmid <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
>>
>> --
>> Shine On!
>>
>> Kris Schmid
>> Legacy Solar, LLC
>> 864 Clam Falls Trail
>> Frederic, WI 54837
>> www.legacysolar.com
>> 715-653-4295
>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
>> BSEE
>>
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Shine On!

Kris Schmid
Legacy Solar, LLC
864 Clam Falls Trail
Frederic, WI 54837
www.legacysolar.com
715-653-4295
NABCEP Certified PV Installer
Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
BSEE
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