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Non-Metallic Pipe Tracing:
Plastic Pipe Tracers/ Flexible Tracer
NOTE
It is important that a change of pitch is heard when making the connections to ensure that there is a detectable
signal present on the Tracer.
NOTE
End Tracing is the ideal method to determine where the end of the pipe is but does not give the route of the pipe.
NOTE
The Plastic Pipe Tracers and Flexible Tracer do not work on End Tracing mode when inside a metal pipe or duct.
WARNING
Authorisation may be required before using the Plastic Pipe Tracer/ Flexible Tracer on some services.
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End Tracing
The very tip of the Plastic Pipe Tracer/ Flexible
Tracer can be energised with the signal from
a Signal Generator/ Transmitter. It is acting
much like a Sonde and offers a very reliable
way of pinpointing the position of the tip.
Pipes and ducts up to 4 m (13’) deep can
be traced.
The Signal Generator/ Transmitter signal is applied
by connecting the red Direct Connection Lead
to the red terminal on the Tracer and the black
Earth Lead to the other terminal. As the second
connection is made a change of pitch should
be heard from the Signal Generator/ Transmitter
signal indicating successful connection.
For MXT4 only, select 33kHz or CF frequency.
The tip of the Plastic Pipe Tracer/ Flexible Tracer
is then pinpointed using the same technique
as for Sonde tracing with the Locator blade
always in line with the Tracer.
