Utility Locating Technology Comparison Questions and Answers.
Next we have, Magnetic locators, best questions and answers for utility locating Technology Comparison.
Here are the general facts about magnetic or magnetometers locators, to compare magnetic technology , for your situations, environments and availability on the market today for utility locating.
What are the Effort and training required for data interpretation? It is Low to medium manufacture training, online courses, in-person field training and experience recommended.
What are the Specific Applications? Its main attribute is to Detect ferrous metallic objects. like iron, iron alloys, steel, nickel but not non ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel.
What are the Specific Utilities that can be located?
Magnetic locators can locate the listed objects below, if they are made of ferromagnetic material.
-Gas and water cast iron pipelines
-UST underground storage tanks (and their handles)
-Septic, petrol, oil storage tanks
-Manhole covers
-Survey markers
-Utility pits
-Curb, valve, junction boxes
-Pipes
-Steel Drums
-30mm PK (Point Known) Nail
Knowing the material of your target can be valuable information,
It helps in choosing the right equipment and methods for utility locating, ensuring efficient and accurate work.
Can it find ferrous objects? Yes
Can it find non-ferrous objects? No
Do they Work in silty soil? Yes
Works in clayey soil? Possible
Works in organic soil? Yes
Works in sandy soil? Yes
The Relative cost is Low about $800 to $3500,
and the Maximum depth is can locate to is about 3.5 meters.
Comparing Magnetic Utility Locators.
Comparing Brands, Models, Accessories and Specific Equipment.
In the technology comparison chart below, we compare technology features, benefits, minimum and maximum frequencies, training requirements, relative cost, maximum depth, accessories, warranties and specific applications.
Parameter | GA-92XT (Schonstedt) | GA-72Cd (Schonstedt) | GA-52Cx (Schonstedt) |
|---|---|---|---|
Can find ferrous objects? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Can find non-ferrous objects? | No | No | No |
Works in silty soil? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Works in clayey soil? | Possible | Possible | Possible |
Works in organic soil? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Works in sandy soil? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Effort, training for data interpretation (Manual/Instructional Pages) | Low (under 50 pages) | Low (under 50 pages) | Low (under 50 pages) |
Relative cost | Low/Mid ($2200) | Low/Mid ($1900-$2800) | Low ($1800-$2000) |
Max depth~ (Meters/M. Feet/ft.) | 3m / 10ft | 3m / 10ft | 3m / 10ft |
Manufacturer warranty | 7 years | 7 years | 7 years |
Battery Types | One 9V battery. | Two 9-V batteries | Two 9-V batteries |
Accessories | Carrying Case, Two 9V Batteries | Hard Carrying Case, Two 9V Batteries | Hard Case, Two 9V Batteries |
Application | For detecting markers, manholes, and septic tanks made from ferrous material. | For locating buried metallic objects, magnetically detectable nonmetallic ducts, cables. | Used for detecting underground ferrous utilities. |
Comparison Charts for Sixteen (16x) Magnetic Utility Locator Equipment Models
We compare all Brands and Models. The Buyers Guide to Magnetic Locating Equipment and Purchasing.
Including (16) Models: GA-92XT (Schonstedt), GA-72Cd (Schonstedt), GA-52Cx (Schonstedt), MAC-51Bx (Schonstedt), SCHONSTEDT GA-72CD, SCHONSTEDT MAGGIE LOCATOR, FX-3 (Fisher), FP-ID 2100 (Fisher), FISHER FPID 2100 Ferro Magnetic Locator, Subsurface ML-1 Steel Magnetic Locator, Magnastick MS 101/102 (Rycom), MBW M10D MAGNETOMETER,GA-92XTD,
C Scope M-Scan Ferromagnetic Locator, RIDGID MR-10 MAGNETIC LOCATOR, CST/berger MT202 Magna-Trak 200 Series.
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