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Utility Locating- The 70% Rule
In this quick video I explain the 70% rule which is a technique you can use to verify the depth reading that the locator is displaying.
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Utility Locating: Electric meter to pole drop
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 4 lety
This is a quick video on how to locate an underground electric service from the meter.
vLoc3 Vector Mode (off-set) tutorial video
zhlédnutí 997Před 5 lety
This video highlights the function of the Vector-Mode on the vLoc3-Pro. www.wctproducts.com
vLoc3-Pro- Plan View mode
zhlédnutí 770Před 5 lety
This video covers the Plan View screen on the vLoc3-Pro receiver. This is just one of 5 screens on the vLoc3-Pro. Please subscribe to our channel and check out our website for more content and information www.wctproducts.com
Underground Utility Locating- Induction method Part 2
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 5 lety
This is part 2 of the tutorial on how to locate an underground utility using the induction method.
Underground Utility Locating- Induction Method Part 1
zhlédnutí 95KPřed 5 lety
Here's an introduction video on how to locate an underground utility (street lights in this case) using induction. Induction is when you set the transmitter on top of the target line which sends a signal through the ground and onto the line. This is an effective way to locate a line but should only be used when absolutely necessary. Induction increases the chance of your signal bleeding onto ot...

Komentáře

  • @BowlerScott
    @BowlerScott Před 28 dny

    If you had tried 69%, it would’ve been niiiiiiice

  • @Peter-Du
    @Peter-Du Před měsícem

    Your equipment works like crap.

  • @user-um6kl3yv3f
    @user-um6kl3yv3f Před 2 měsíci

    I’m just being honest you suck hopfully you do not locate any more

  • @MinilekAdwa
    @MinilekAdwa Před 3 měsíci

    Woooow !!!!

  • @melodyqueen8440
    @melodyqueen8440 Před 5 měsíci

    #technique

  • @hartfantom
    @hartfantom Před 5 měsíci

    My supervisor has our vivax locator strictly on peak null, I think it works well, but it’s still all new to me. I’m down for my comment to be a conversation piece on what actually works best

  • @ONLY1U.
    @ONLY1U. Před 6 měsíci

    Taking over the family business this helped a lot

  • @user-lf7en6rf8m
    @user-lf7en6rf8m Před 7 měsíci

    Excellent

  • @stinky5535
    @stinky5535 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice, so it’s kind of like triangulation

  • @idkmaybe5148
    @idkmaybe5148 Před 7 měsíci

    I applied for a utility locator job, how does the training work? Do I need to drive to a classroom?

  • @HunterGeophysicsAustralia
    @HunterGeophysicsAustralia Před 7 měsíci

    Out of interest, what camera are you using? It has great image quality. I was thinking I would invest in a camera so I have a good record of all of my locate jobs...

  • @evanmcguire9043
    @evanmcguire9043 Před 7 měsíci

    You just earned a subscriber! Great video

  • @FattSunny
    @FattSunny Před 8 měsíci

    An easier way to do this is, on top of the pipe touch the ground with the receiver and tilt it to 45 degrees. Slowly start to move left or right until your meter peeks. The distance between the peaks is your dept. A Squared x B squared= C Squared.

  • @chrisp9433
    @chrisp9433 Před 9 měsíci

    Power 60 that

  • @muhammadyamin2102
    @muhammadyamin2102 Před 10 měsíci

    I appreciate the spirit of the team work as well as the service to keep the people well informed. . . . WELL DEDICATED . . . . .

  • @addisonfamily5156
    @addisonfamily5156 Před 10 měsíci

    Would like to see more videos great info for green horns.

  • @paypal6400
    @paypal6400 Před rokem

    I’m 17 and I’m watching your vids over and over to learn how to locate better as I have no one in real life to help lol. Starting a business locating. Trying to find more channels that teach this, hoping you upload more ❤️

    • @stevenbowman5894
      @stevenbowman5894 Před 11 měsíci

      Starting your own locate business is wild ! Hows it been?

  • @ladi3sm4n213
    @ladi3sm4n213 Před rokem

    You can also hook up to the bolts on Street lights with standard leads. Hard part usually is finding a ground spot

  • @semirichlatino9523
    @semirichlatino9523 Před rokem

    Awesome info looking forward to some more videos from you.

  • @teagueterry82
    @teagueterry82 Před rokem

    Thanks for the videos fr I start a new locating job Monday and really needed this

  • @jsal2284
    @jsal2284 Před rokem

    Looking up these videos. I applied for this job almost a month ago. Application still in progress. I hope to get the job

    • @evo2500
      @evo2500 Před rokem

      I got it but quit cuz i was scared

  • @Alexander12547
    @Alexander12547 Před rokem

    Most accurate thing "the locates you think will be easy and quick aren't and the ones you put off for a couple days because you think it will be a bad one is quick and easy" 😂

  • @ryudious
    @ryudious Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @scris5150
    @scris5150 Před rokem

    What’s the best way to locate low voltage street lights

    • @FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE
      @FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE Před rokem

      Hook up directly to street light pole, i unscrew the screws in the plate just a lil bit and hook up to them. It’s real easy if their on a loop system

  • @ryudious
    @ryudious Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @Wolf.88
    @Wolf.88 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @Wolf.88
    @Wolf.88 Před rokem

    Excellent

  • @Orenar415
    @Orenar415 Před rokem

    Thanks for this post! Super helpful!

  • @genos1435
    @genos1435 Před rokem

    Do u have basic concept or pdf file that i can study for deeper understanding on this field. Planning to change a career in this field. Thanks a lot.

  • @markmatsumoto3928
    @markmatsumoto3928 Před rokem

    Seems like good info but the shaking of the video makes it hard to watch.

  • @jefferymortenson5109
    @jefferymortenson5109 Před 2 lety

    I read several comments below from new inexperienced locators and I would like to comment to them. I have been locating for about 50 years and have been a trainer for over 20 years. I would never recommend to a new locator to use this method. Direct connection is always the preferred method. Different employers have different rules but everywhere I've worked we trained our locators to open the inspection plate and use a voltage tester to test the circuit and then use the green ground to hook up to. If you are unable to access the wires and the pole is metal you can try connecting directly to the pole, as was stated below. Sometimes you may fine a pull box at the base of the pole and you an access the wires there. You really need to know haw many lines are leaving a pole so you can account for all of them. Inductive locating may not always create a signal all all of them. Remember your signal will take the path of least resistance to ground. If you have multiple circuits leaving a location Inductive locating will not guarantee you will detect the all......Just my opinion

    • @utilitylocator6322
      @utilitylocator6322 Před rokem

      Thanks for your comment. Im happy to address some of your points. To be clear, I never said Induction was the best or only method to locate. I’m simply just showing how it works as I believe having every tool at your disposal is better than not having it when you need it. Induction can be an extremely useful tool when locating underground utilities in many scenarios and telling people it’s “not the best method” is lazy and limiting to any locator. I would much rather show people how it works and warn them of it’s downsides then have them think it doesn’t work. Lastly, many public utility companies (like the one i work for) don’t allow the locators to open any electric structures for direct connect without a lineman present. Just one small example of why it’s good to know how induction works if you’re in a bind with no other options.

    • @jefferymortenson5109
      @jefferymortenson5109 Před rokem

      @@utilitylocator6322 Completely agree with your clarification.

    • @utilitylocator6322
      @utilitylocator6322 Před rokem

      @@jefferymortenson5109 But you are correct, induction shouldn’t be used most of the time. When i first posted this video on CZcams I had intentions of posting many other videos, like how to direct connect, but just never got around to it. I will post a direct connect video soon so that new locators see how they should normally hook up when locating.

    • @williamramirez2400
      @williamramirez2400 Před rokem

      1..

  • @mdawaghreh2
    @mdawaghreh2 Před 2 lety

    Hi. Can you tell me the deepest it can go? Can I use it to find a buried treasure?!!

  • @mdawaghreh2
    @mdawaghreh2 Před 2 lety

    Hi. Can you tell me the deepest it can go? Can I use it to find a buried treasure?!!

  • @mikeggg1979
    @mikeggg1979 Před 2 lety

    Love this way for cast and steel. Easiest way more bleed over but it’s good as long as you know where the lines are.

  • @Competers
    @Competers Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing - great video

  • @abfutrell
    @abfutrell Před 2 lety

    Is it possible to get a reliable depth with the vLoc Pro 3 while inducing? We tested some known utility depths based on top of utility being spotted and we were seeing numbers more than double the true depth.

  • @kes933
    @kes933 Před 2 lety

    What’s the best things to say on the phone interview?

  • @alexanderdemers681
    @alexanderdemers681 Před 2 lety

    USIC phone interviewer/recruiter offered $18.00hr starting pay. I drive 70miles to the Northeast Florida, Jacksonville office for the in-person interview, and the pay offered was $16.50. Total bait-and-switch bullcrap. Totally not interested in any company which relies on unethical business practices like this. I have 2 other job offers from unrelated businesses @ 17 & 18hr. I would not have wasted my time and gas on USIC had they been honest. Florida is an 'at-will' employment state. A bait and switch is not illegal, but just reasonably imagine what USIC management may do through the years of employment if they have the cajones and moral-deficiency to do that at the very onset!

  • @Johamo
    @Johamo Před 2 lety

    If you had to check an area of slab just to see if there are any conduit lines, would you be able to do this without the box? If youre scanning an area just to see if there are pipes, you cant really attach the box to anything.

    • @HunterGeophysicsAustralia
      @HunterGeophysicsAustralia Před 7 měsíci

      If you have a colleague, get them to carry the transmitter 20-30ft away from you. You both walk in a straight line across the area, walking side-by-side (but 20-30ft apart). Anything in the area that is a) conductive and b) extends from the transmitter to the receiver should be detectable.

  • @rathkhan1114
    @rathkhan1114 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video. Keep coming. I have learned a lot

  • @garyfavaro
    @garyfavaro Před 2 lety

    What did you ground to near that light?

  • @rambopre1428
    @rambopre1428 Před 2 lety

    As a utility locator for 2 years now, null is only for verification. Peak is the way to go for most accurate locates.

  • @joegandee6047
    @joegandee6047 Před 2 lety

    Keep the transmitter in the truck..click your wand on power mode an womp womp

  • @Bobby_TX-210
    @Bobby_TX-210 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for these videos. I just got a job with a local utility locating company and I’m trying to pick up how to do this so I’m watching your videos at home.

    • @savagemolonlabe9234
      @savagemolonlabe9234 Před 2 lety

      How you liking it?

    • @Bobby_TX-210
      @Bobby_TX-210 Před 2 lety

      @@savagemolonlabe9234TBH I’m liking it a lot. I’m working for a nation wide company that’s got good benefits and all that and the work is pretty easy. It was a lot to learn and I’m taking it all in slowly but overall I’m enjoying it.

    • @savagemolonlabe9234
      @savagemolonlabe9234 Před 2 lety

      @@Bobby_TX-210 awesome man good to hear! I’m starting with USIC on the 23rd I’m excited but hesitant because of all the bad reviews. Wish me luck!

    • @brandonbeznoska
      @brandonbeznoska Před 2 lety

      @@savagemolonlabe9234 how’d it go?

  • @Big35gonnaup
    @Big35gonnaup Před 3 lety

    We use the rda 8100 at usic. Good video however.

    • @utilitylocator6322
      @utilitylocator6322 Před 3 lety

      Nice! Radiodetection locators are great. Just overpriced. The vLoc3 line blows it out of the water with features and price.

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 Před 3 lety

    This helps. I applied for a job with a local company. I wanted an idea about the job.

    • @Treybaby762
      @Treybaby762 Před 2 lety

      Same exact reason I’m here

    • @headhunter2833
      @headhunter2833 Před 2 lety

      Same reason I’m here also

    • @zacadelic7247
      @zacadelic7247 Před 2 lety

      Do you like it? Are you still doing this for work. I’m thinking about doin this

    • @underscorezero8646
      @underscorezero8646 Před 2 lety

      Lol same reason im here

    • @MrJarbear
      @MrJarbear Před 2 lety

      I actually was here to watch cat videos and somehow I end up here

  • @Ruby_Ezmi
    @Ruby_Ezmi Před 3 lety

    I personally would only use this method as a last resort. Also when in induction mode you need to be at least 20 meters away from the transmitter if possible.

    • @utilitylocator6322
      @utilitylocator6322 Před 3 lety

      You are correct. And as a general rule, 20 meters is a safe guideline. But the best way to determine proper distance is the way I explained in the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @florinlaszlo8525
    @florinlaszlo8525 Před 3 lety

    please tell me how you detect the sewer pipes

  • @hackcult3738
    @hackcult3738 Před 3 lety

    It’s ok if you don’t want to say...but what company do u work for?

  • @reganziegler6228
    @reganziegler6228 Před 3 lety

    Can't thank you enough for making these videos.