How to Easily Find Any Underground Cable or Wire Depth Using Locator Triangulation

[@ArmadaTech]

Using the antenna wand angle is the simplest way to check cable depth -- that method works with Armada's most basic locators. You can buy a more sophisticated locator from other vendors if you want to read the cable depth digitally with the push of a button, but that comes at a price that can be in the thousands of US dollars..

[@dcbrunk]

I own the pro900 and also the pro65 "sonde" if they want to call it that. Total investment almost 2k. All of this is great in theory, but when you get out there you will discover if you are near any electric supply- it won't work. IF you are near overhead lines- it won't work. IF you dont have a pretty large size cable to trace- it won't work. Ive had it work good on about 3 jobs so far, many more jobs it gives inconsistent readings, or simply won't track at all. Dont expect it to work in passive mode either, only lines ive found that way were very large 3 phases wires. For 2k, sadly it's just not enough for most normal construction needs. If you are only locating irrigation wires super shallow and out in parking lots with nothing around- it'll work great- only time ive been happy with it.

[@ArmadaTech]

Thanks for your comments. I am sorry the Pro900 has not met your expectations. If you would like, our tech support line might be able to help diagnose the issue. Obviously we cannot create and maintain a business by building garbage. The products you have purchased are our most popular. So lets talk about how we might be able to help you out with this if we can. Our number is 616-803-1080.

[@1992AngelR]

Does it work for any type of cable or just irrigation wire?

[@ArmadaTech]

Any.

[@dcbrunk]

See my recent post, it does work but only if conditions are perfect- and super shallow

[@mutiuademola9538]

Does it work for fiber cable ?

[@ArmadaTech]

It will on the tracer wire or if the fiber has a built in metallic conductor. Metal is required to be able to be traced.