Establishing the correct grade or level for a project can be time consuming and difficult. A mistake can have carry on effects that may cost serious time and money down the line. Grading lasers are specialized optical laser instruments designed...
Line strikes can endanger work crews and trigger costly repairs. They also cause project delays that can cost thousands of dollars. While 811 services will provide initial utility location services, savvy contractors know the importance of independently verifying these marks...
Magnetic locators are devices that are used to locate buried or hidden ferromagnetic objects. These devices are often confused for metal detectors, however, they operate very differently and can often outperform traditional metal detectors for some tasks. In this article, we will...
Magnetic locators and metal detectors are similar devices. Both are used to find buried metal objects in the ground. However, metal detectors and magnetic locators work very differently from each other. This means that each device has its own strengths...
What is a magnetic locator? Magnetic locators are devices designed for finding ferromagnetic items or structures buried in the ground. Ferromagnetic items can include those made of iron, steel, cast iron, or stainless steel or basically any item that a...
Water leak correlators are acoustic listening devices for used conducting water leak surveys and pinpointing individual leaks. These devices are commonly used by municipal water authorities to perform regular leak audits on their systems or to identify precise leak locations....
In this article we cover water leak correlators. We will cover what they are, what they are used for, how they work, the various components of leak correlator equipment, how to use a leak correlator, and how to decide if...
In this article, we will cover water leak detection equipment: specifically, water leak detectors and water leak correlators. Each type of equipment will be defined, and their strengths and weakness will be reviewed. We will then cover how to choose...
The oldest known pipelines recorded by archaeologists are in the Indus Valley and are over 5,000 years old. These early pipelines were made of terracotta clay and were built to carry water to homes and fields. As other civilizations rose...
Utilities lines such as water, electric, gas, and communications underly the foundations of our modern world. These utilities allow us to live in comfort and security while supporting our homes, businesses, and quality of life. All utility lines are designed...
Beneath our cities, towns, and neighborhoods lies a complex web of wire and cable. Made up of our our communication and power lines, these utility networks bring everything from energy to information and entertainment directly into our homes and businesses...
Natural gas, LPG, and propane pipelines deliver heating, cooking, and laundry fuels to homes and businesses around the globe. These systems are safe, efficient, cost effective, and clean. These gas distribution systems are important in maintaining the quality of life...
Sewers are an important, but often overlooked part of modern infrastructure. Without underground sewer systems, the ability to live in large and sanitary urban environments would be impossible. As one of the foundational services of modern cities, our sewer systems...
Easy access to clean water is one of the foundations of modern society. The transportation of water from city treatment plants to individual residences and businesses is an often overlooked, but critical part of day-to-day life. Beneath our towns, cities,...
Subsurface Instruments has long been an industry leader in acoustic water leak detectors. With an innovative line of products encompassing an array of models and additional features, water utility professionals will be sure to find the acoustic leak detector that...
Water lines are often buried underground. This keeps pipelines from freezing, helps prevent physical damage, and keeps them out of sight. Unfortunately, this invisibility means that when a break or leak occurs it can be difficult to diagnose, locate, and...
Acoustic leak detection devices are a valuable part of the waterworks professional’s tool kit and are useful for performing leak surveys and pinpointing leak locations. These detection activities allow necessary work to be completed with efficiency and have the potential to save organizations significant time and materials as well as thousands of dollars per year.
