Millions of miles of utility mains are buried in cities, towns and rural areas. These include cables for electricity, telecommunications, television and fiber optics. There are pipes and tubing for gas, water, storm drains and sewage as well. Inadvertently hitting one of these utilities during excavations will, at minimum, disrupt service and may result in costly damage and delays.
To avoid such calamities, underground utility locator equipment is vital for pinpointing mains before breaking ground. This equipment includes underground cable locators, a pipe locator or a magnetic locator.