NOTE It is important that a change of tone 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.
Non-Metallic Pipe Tracing:
Plastic Pipe Tracer
End Tracing
The very tip of the Plastic Pipe 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.
The Signal Generator signal is applied by connecting the red Direct Connection lead to
one of the terminals on the Tracer and the black Earth lead to the other terminal. As the
second connection is made a change of tone should be heard from the Signal Generator
signal indicating successful connection.
The tip of the Plastic Pipe Tracer is then pinpointed using the same technique as for
Sonde tracing with the locator blade in line with the Tracer.
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