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Finding water/electricity pipe underground

  • 01-03-2017 05:18PM
    #1
    Peter90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 96 ✭✭


    Have a pump house the opposite side if the farm yard to the house, going wiring and piping water to some if the sheds, problem is I don't know where the electricity line is underground to the pump house, should I just knock off the ekectricity And hope I don't cut the line or had anyone any suggestions?


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  • #2
    freedominacup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,920 ✭✭✭freedominacup


    Peter90 wrote: »
    Have a pump house the opposite side if the farm yard to the house, going wiring and piping water to some if the sheds, problem is I don't know where the electricity line is underground to the pump house, should I just knock off the ekectricity And hope I don't cut the line or had anyone any suggestions?

    Do you know any groundwork contractors? They would/should have a cable detector. An hours hire for a man who knows how to use one would be cheap compared to the alternative.


  • #3
    mythos110
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭mythos110


    Or hire a CAT (Cable avoidance tool) from any local tool hire company. They will explain how to use it. Also shut off the power before digging.


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