An incredibly versatile and field proven underground locator rental kit, the MAC-51BX can locate or trace almost any ferrous metal, power line, pipe, cable, or line break.

The receiver features three selectable modes, magnetic, low frequency, and high frequency. Magnetic mode is used for locating underground energized power lines or ferrous metals without using the transmitter. In high or low frequency mode the receiver is used in conjuction with the transmitter for line tracing and detecting breaks. The transmitter outputs both the low and high frequencies simultaneously allowing frequencies to be switched on the fly from the receiver.

The transmitter can be hooked up in one of two ways. In inductive mode cables or pipes are energzied without any part of them exposed by simply laying the transmitter on the ground above the pipe or cable. Alternatively, inductive clamps are also included for direct connection. As an option we also have a sonde transmitter available for tracing non metallic pipes.

Often referred to as the “Yellow Stick”, the schondstedt GA-52Cx has been the standard locator used by surveyors for decades to locate underground markers, energized power lines, septic tanks, drums, valve boxes, or any ferrous object. These magnetic locators are extremely simple to use, highly sensitive, and will not respond to brass, copper, or aluminum. The presence of ferrous metals is indicated by an audio tone that increases or decreases with field intensity and a headphone jack is also provided. Designed for one handed operation, the GA-52Cx contains only two controls for power/sensitivty and volume. Five different sensitivity levels are available for applications ranging from locating by a chainlink fence to precisely pinpointing an object the size of a nail. Even shallow water or snow isn’t a problem since the sensor shaft is waterproof.