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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. 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
4metres (13’) deep can be traced.
The Signal Generator 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 signal indicating
successful connection.
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.
Non-Metallic Pipe Tracing:
Plastic Pipe Tracer
s/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 use 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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