Why the need for an earth spike test kit?

[Strima]

I reckon I'll do about 2 rods p/year so I (hesitantly) don't think it's worth the investment in a CAT and genny. However...... if I did go through something!!!

Does the detection device find anything? I.e pipes (oil, gas, water) and cables?
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A quick scan of the net and I'm guessing a CAT and genny detects metal pipework rather than drains for example?

They will detect active services such as electrical cables with current flowing but it takes practice to understand the results as gas and water for example would appear as voids especially with the prolific use of MPDE pipes. If you have a power supply that is timed, such as remotely supplied street lighting, you'll only find out when the lights get turned on and there's a big bang... ?

The genny is only used when tracing a known cable, you put current down it and trace it with the CAT.

 

[UKMeterman]

I reckon I'll do about 2 rods p/year so I (hesitantly) don't think it's worth the investment in a CAT and genny. However...... if I did go through something!!!

Does the detection device find anything? I.e pipes (oil, gas, water) and cables?
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A quick scan of the net and I'm guessing a CAT and genny detects metal pipework rather than drains for example?

As I have worked for Radiodetection, you can get a unit to fit on a push rod, the cat can then follow the unit above ground.