Underground Utility Locating- Induction Method Part 1

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Here's an introduction video on how to locate an underground utility (street lights in this case) using induction. Induction is when you set the transmitter on top of the target line which sends a signal through the ground and onto the line.
This is an effective way to locate a line but should only be used when absolutely necessary. Induction increases the chance of your signal bleeding onto other nearby utilities which can make it difficult to determine the exact location of your target.

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@Mushywaffles
@Mushywaffles 5 жыл бұрын
"always go by your highest number and confirm with your arrows" Impressive to hear from a guy using the coolest, most high-tech set I've ever seen. Goes to show how fundamental that advice is. I'm subbing 2u man.
@Bobby_TX-210
@Bobby_TX-210 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos. I just got a job with a local utility locating company and I’m trying to pick up how to do this so I’m watching your videos at home.
@savagemolonlabe9234
@savagemolonlabe9234 2 жыл бұрын
How you liking it?
@Bobby_TX-210
@Bobby_TX-210 2 жыл бұрын
@@savagemolonlabe9234TBH I’m liking it a lot. I’m working for a nation wide company that’s got good benefits and all that and the work is pretty easy. It was a lot to learn and I’m taking it all in slowly but overall I’m enjoying it.
@savagemolonlabe9234
@savagemolonlabe9234 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bobby_TX-210 awesome man good to hear! I’m starting with USIC on the 23rd I’m excited but hesitant because of all the bad reviews. Wish me luck!
@brandonbeznoska
@brandonbeznoska 2 жыл бұрын
@@savagemolonlabe9234 how’d it go?
@muhammadyamin2102
@muhammadyamin2102 9 ай бұрын
I appreciate the spirit of the team work as well as the service to keep the people well informed. . . . WELL DEDICATED . . . . .
@paypal6400
@paypal6400 11 ай бұрын
I’m 17 and I’m watching your vids over and over to learn how to locate better as I have no one in real life to help lol. Starting a business locating. Trying to find more channels that teach this, hoping you upload more ❤️
@stevenbowman5894
@stevenbowman5894 10 ай бұрын
Starting your own locate business is wild ! Hows it been?
@ladi3sm4n213
@ladi3sm4n213 Жыл бұрын
You can also hook up to the bolts on Street lights with standard leads. Hard part usually is finding a ground spot
@Alexander12547
@Alexander12547 Жыл бұрын
Most accurate thing "the locates you think will be easy and quick aren't and the ones you put off for a couple days because you think it will be a bad one is quick and easy" 😂
@ONLY1U.
@ONLY1U. 5 ай бұрын
Taking over the family business this helped a lot
@danicegewiss862
@danicegewiss862 3 жыл бұрын
This helps. I applied for a job with a local company. I wanted an idea about the job.
@Treybaby762
@Treybaby762 2 жыл бұрын
Same exact reason I’m here
@headhunter2833
@headhunter2833 2 жыл бұрын
Same reason I’m here also
@zacadelic7247
@zacadelic7247 2 жыл бұрын
Do you like it? Are you still doing this for work. I’m thinking about doin this
@underscorezero8646
@underscorezero8646 2 жыл бұрын
Lol same reason im here
@MrJarbear
@MrJarbear 2 жыл бұрын
I actually was here to watch cat videos and somehow I end up here
@jsal2284
@jsal2284 Жыл бұрын
Looking up these videos. I applied for this job almost a month ago. Application still in progress. I hope to get the job
@evo2500
@evo2500 Жыл бұрын
I got it but quit cuz i was scared
@paulhernandez2081
@paulhernandez2081 5 жыл бұрын
I really fucking appreciate this video man. I have an interview with ELM utilities in a couple days . I'm doing as much research as I can so I know at to expect
@benjaminformes58
@benjaminformes58 3 жыл бұрын
How’d it go
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks bro. I'm going to try and make more videos. Hope you're interview went well.
@jawneesofresh
@jawneesofresh 2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love induction talk i also had a chat with the school instructor about it. It kills
@FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE
@FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE Жыл бұрын
😂 Wasup mi tocayo I started working for ELM here in PHX east money compared to concrete, flooring demo, and plastering I like being on my own and not having that micro management shit
@paulhernandez2081
@paulhernandez2081 Жыл бұрын
Woah! This comment is old lol. Ok folks, here's what happened. I had my interview, got the job. However I just missed the training classes so had to wait for the next ones to start. I had already signed my w4, got my uniform, and took a drug test. However while waiting for the next classes, southwest gas, the company ELM was contracted by canceled the contract. So I lost my job before I even got to start. They can eat my ass tho, now I'm a driver for krispy kreme and I make $19/hour
@mikeggg1979
@mikeggg1979 2 жыл бұрын
Love this way for cast and steel. Easiest way more bleed over but it’s good as long as you know where the lines are.
@rambopre1428
@rambopre1428 2 жыл бұрын
As a utility locator for 2 years now, null is only for verification. Peak is the way to go for most accurate locates.
@outlander7717
@outlander7717 5 жыл бұрын
i just subscribed....ill be in the field locating for USIC after training is up...my first day of class is april 15. Im trying to absorb as much as i can so hopefully i catch on in class quicker
@THEMRHITMAN196
@THEMRHITMAN196 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats and hope the best. Lookup "locating theory" if you are interested in more. I just finished my class last week. P.s. if you are in the northeast the NGA isn't bad at all.
@outlander7717
@outlander7717 5 жыл бұрын
@@THEMRHITMAN196 How was the first week of training? I heard for the first year they will only give you cable drop tickets that are cake
@THEMRHITMAN196
@THEMRHITMAN196 5 жыл бұрын
@@outlander7717 depends on area I think. My area they give trainees 15 to 20 full tickets at a time until they start getting better. The first week was easy. Learned electric and cable basics with some blueprints. Also some safety and company stuff
@outlander7717
@outlander7717 5 жыл бұрын
@@THEMRHITMAN196 I think im a little bit ahead of the curve when it comes to being new in this field... Ive dealt alot with electrical stuff on cars through the years and have a basic understanding of of electromagnetic induction...emf and radio frequency dealing with cb radios and general working on things since I was young. I tell ya troubleshooting a modern cars electrical/engine management system will make you feel like a genius once you figure it out...haha Ill report back once I start training...
@outlander7717
@outlander7717 5 жыл бұрын
@@DJ-kd7cw the prints are a bit intimidating but it will come to you. also its a bit stressful when you got a guy sitting on a backhoe waiting on you to locate so they can dig....especially when a gas line is hissing in the background...lol....also keep your head on a swivel around traffic
@Saeraen
@Saeraen 3 жыл бұрын
I know I don't have to tell you this but these are metal poles, could be possible the ground is attached to the pole inside, hence if you hook onto the pole itself, then you have a good shot of toning the line inside. If this was a fiberglass pole you could even wrap your positive lead around it and clamp it to itself, leave it ungrounded, put your transmitter in a high frequency and pick up the line that way.
@rathkhan1114
@rathkhan1114 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Keep coming. I have learned a lot
@Orenar415
@Orenar415 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post! Super helpful!
@rojaktv2235
@rojaktv2235 5 жыл бұрын
Nice jobs bro👍👍👍
@Competers
@Competers 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - great video
@timc7819
@timc7819 4 жыл бұрын
That is a steel light pole. Find one close to somewhere you can ground to. Then hit that cap off and clamp onto the threads.
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 3 жыл бұрын
That's right. But this video was intended as an induction tutorial. Thanks for the view.
@annaashley5514
@annaashley5514 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely upchurch RHEC bones
@b5maddog
@b5maddog 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Anna, what's up with all these comments?
@coletrain2960
@coletrain2960 4 жыл бұрын
I find the peak/null mode with the directional arrows works best on my Vivax.
@stevek4449
@stevek4449 4 жыл бұрын
Tips or video on finding buried PVC water lines under open ground before using a backhoe?
@angellara8145
@angellara8145 3 жыл бұрын
Pipehorn 800HL
@andersonpyaban8042
@andersonpyaban8042 5 жыл бұрын
This is a remote sensing piece of equipment
@Wolf.88
@Wolf.88 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@jefferymortenson5109
@jefferymortenson5109 2 жыл бұрын
I read several comments below from new inexperienced locators and I would like to comment to them. I have been locating for about 50 years and have been a trainer for over 20 years. I would never recommend to a new locator to use this method. Direct connection is always the preferred method. Different employers have different rules but everywhere I've worked we trained our locators to open the inspection plate and use a voltage tester to test the circuit and then use the green ground to hook up to. If you are unable to access the wires and the pole is metal you can try connecting directly to the pole, as was stated below. Sometimes you may fine a pull box at the base of the pole and you an access the wires there. You really need to know haw many lines are leaving a pole so you can account for all of them. Inductive locating may not always create a signal all all of them. Remember your signal will take the path of least resistance to ground. If you have multiple circuits leaving a location Inductive locating will not guarantee you will detect the all......Just my opinion
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Im happy to address some of your points. To be clear, I never said Induction was the best or only method to locate. I’m simply just showing how it works as I believe having every tool at your disposal is better than not having it when you need it. Induction can be an extremely useful tool when locating underground utilities in many scenarios and telling people it’s “not the best method” is lazy and limiting to any locator. I would much rather show people how it works and warn them of it’s downsides then have them think it doesn’t work. Lastly, many public utility companies (like the one i work for) don’t allow the locators to open any electric structures for direct connect without a lineman present. Just one small example of why it’s good to know how induction works if you’re in a bind with no other options.
@jefferymortenson5109
@jefferymortenson5109 Жыл бұрын
@@utilitylocator6322 Completely agree with your clarification.
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 Жыл бұрын
@@jefferymortenson5109 But you are correct, induction shouldn’t be used most of the time. When i first posted this video on KZfaq I had intentions of posting many other videos, like how to direct connect, but just never got around to it. I will post a direct connect video soon so that new locators see how they should normally hook up when locating.
@williamramirez2400
@williamramirez2400 11 ай бұрын
1..
@ryudious
@ryudious Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@markpinther9296
@markpinther9296 4 жыл бұрын
Any idea what the maximum distance that induction will light up that line?
@mdawaghreh2
@mdawaghreh2 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you tell me the deepest it can go? Can I use it to find a buried treasure?!!
@alexanderdemers681
@alexanderdemers681 2 жыл бұрын
USIC phone interviewer/recruiter offered $18.00hr starting pay. I drive 70miles to the Northeast Florida, Jacksonville office for the in-person interview, and the pay offered was $16.50. Total bait-and-switch bullcrap. Totally not interested in any company which relies on unethical business practices like this. I have 2 other job offers from unrelated businesses @ 17 & 18hr. I would not have wasted my time and gas on USIC had they been honest. Florida is an 'at-will' employment state. A bait and switch is not illegal, but just reasonably imagine what USIC management may do through the years of employment if they have the cajones and moral-deficiency to do that at the very onset!
@mikezeke7041
@mikezeke7041 3 жыл бұрын
Fancy hardware 😍
@Big35gonnaup
@Big35gonnaup 3 жыл бұрын
We use the rda 8100 at usic. Good video however.
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Radiodetection locators are great. Just overpriced. The vLoc3 line blows it out of the water with features and price.
@abfutrell
@abfutrell 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to get a reliable depth with the vLoc Pro 3 while inducing? We tested some known utility depths based on top of utility being spotted and we were seeing numbers more than double the true depth.
@tottalyNotEzmi
@tottalyNotEzmi 3 жыл бұрын
I personally would only use this method as a last resort. Also when in induction mode you need to be at least 20 meters away from the transmitter if possible.
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. And as a general rule, 20 meters is a safe guideline. But the best way to determine proper distance is the way I explained in the video. Thanks for watching.
@annaashley5514
@annaashley5514 5 жыл бұрын
God bless you
@markmatsumoto3928
@markmatsumoto3928 Жыл бұрын
Seems like good info but the shaking of the video makes it hard to watch.
@genos1435
@genos1435 Жыл бұрын
Do u have basic concept or pdf file that i can study for deeper understanding on this field. Planning to change a career in this field. Thanks a lot.
@kes933
@kes933 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the best things to say on the phone interview?
@annaashley5514
@annaashley5514 5 жыл бұрын
Sara underway
@hackcult3738
@hackcult3738 3 жыл бұрын
It’s ok if you don’t want to say...but what company do u work for?
@scris5150
@scris5150 Жыл бұрын
What’s the best way to locate low voltage street lights
@FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE
@FrankyCpunishmentSTYLE Жыл бұрын
Hook up directly to street light pole, i unscrew the screws in the plate just a lil bit and hook up to them. It’s real easy if their on a loop system
@luisbermudez2977
@luisbermudez2977 5 жыл бұрын
Drop box is the worst way to locate
@utilitylocator6322
@utilitylocator6322 4 жыл бұрын
No, actually passive mode is. Direct connect is the best method to locate and I clearly stated that in the video.
@florinlaszlo8525
@florinlaszlo8525 3 жыл бұрын
please tell me how you detect the sewer pipes
@annaashley5514
@annaashley5514 5 жыл бұрын
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@metrometro7187
@metrometro7187 4 жыл бұрын
Im rollin and Delinquents In Player Two Three in four
@joegandee6047
@joegandee6047 2 жыл бұрын
Keep the transmitter in the truck..click your wand on power mode an womp womp
@annaashley5514
@annaashley5514 5 жыл бұрын
Barzler
@annaashley5514
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@jwick6215
@jwick6215 4 жыл бұрын
Just witch it
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@annaashley5514 5 жыл бұрын
Clit?
@djmulatto1006
@djmulatto1006 4 жыл бұрын
All that juice you will pick up anything and everything undergeound
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@sureshksingh1329 3 жыл бұрын
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Hi. Can you tell me the deepest it can go? Can I use it to find a buried treasure?!!
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