Utility Locating- The 70% Rule

In this quick video I explain the 70% rule which is a technique you can use to verify the depth reading that the locator is displaying.

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[semirichlatino]

Awesome info looking forward to some more videos from you.

[FattSunny]

An easier way to do this is, on top of the pipe touch the ground with the receiver and tilt it to 45 degrees. Slowly start to move left or right until your meter peeks. The distance between the peaks is your dept. A Squared x B squared= C Squared.

[addisonfamily]

Would like to see more videos great info for green horns.

[evanmcguire]

You just earned a subscriber! Great video

[idkmaybe]

I applied for a utility locator job, how does the training work? Do I need to drive to a classroom?

[hartfantom]

My supervisor has our vivax locator strictly on peak null, I think it works well, but it’s still all new to me. I’m down for my comment to be a conversation piece on what actually works best

[adamgrossberndt]

I am a locator but a certified locator so i know all of it man.

[BowlerScott]

If you had tried 69%, it would’ve been

[stinky]

Nice, so it’s kind of like triangulation