Non-Metallic Pipe Tracing
Non-metallic pipes such as sewers or drains, service ducts, plastic gas and water pipes are not electrically conductive
and so will not be detectable using a locator on the Power or Radio modes. It is also impossible to apply a detectable
Signal Generator signal to the non-metallic pipe or, for that matter, to the water or gas within that pipe.
If access can be gained into these pipes then a C.Scope Sonde or Plastic Pipe Tracer should make it possible to
determine their position and route.
Sonde
The C.Scope Sonde is a small battery powered, waterproof transmitter that can be inserted into a pipe, such as a sewer
or drain. Its position can be pinpointed (and therefore the location of the pipe pinpointed) by using the Locator switched
to Generator mode.
The Sonde can be used in pipes as small as 50mm in diameter and up to 5 metres deep.
It will NOT transmit a signal through a metal pipe.
The Sonde does not send a signal ALONG the pipe but does transmit a distinct signal that the locator will detect.
It is inserted into and then moved along the pipe to the point at which the pipe needs to be located. This is done by
attaching the Sonde to drain rods using the rod connector supplied with the Sonde or by other means such as attaching
to a jetter hose or drain camera system.
NOTE The sonde is supplied with a standard drain rod adaptor. Other adaptors eg, lockfast are available.
Contact your supplier.
NOTE Only use alkaline AA (LR6) size battery. Dispose of the used battery safely in accordance with local regulations.
NOTE Always use a new battery in the Sonde if you expect to take a long time to trace the pipe route.
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