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Locating underground cables

DJ98 · 2020-07-30 08:54:21

What's the best way to find underground cables? Is there a device that can be bought to find them that ain't too expensive, only looking to locate 1 wire so that digging work can be carried out nearby it

30-07-2020 8:54am

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What's the best way to find underground cables? Is there a device that can be bought to find them that ain't too expensive, only looking to locate 1 wire so that digging work can be carried out nearby it

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#2 30-07-2020 9:05am

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There is a device and I think it can be rented. However it is not 100% reliable. The chances of detecting a cable with this detector is increased if it live and if the current is high.

Proceed with care !

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#3 30-07-2020 9:12am

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Cat Scanner is what you need, Where are you based op?. I have access to one if your close to kildare.

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