In Volume 35-3 of American Locator Magazine, we preview the next generation of locator training, on video, from Planet Underground TV. This revolutionary new online locator certification series from Staking U and PUTV offers tracks for the beginner to expert utility professional. Learn about electromagnetic locating equipment and techniques, and get a fundamental technical understanding of how our nation’s infrastructure operates.

In this issue, we cover Locating Instruments, The Basics: Parts 4-5. Follow along to text, graphics and screen captures direct from the videos. Included are a full glossary of terms and sample test questions from the forthcoming full learning management system.

Locating Instruments: The Basics
Parts 4-5

PART 4
STEP 1: SWEEPING THE LINE
STEP 2: 360-DEGREE SWEEP
STEP 3: SWEEP AT A TEE
STEP 4: 90-DEGREE SWEEP

PART 5
STEP 1: THE TARGET LINE
STEP 2: USING THE COMPASS
STEP 3: RECOGNIZING BLEED-OFF

PLANET UNDERGROUND AT THE UTILITY EXPO 2021

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS