WINTER 2024 – DIGITAL ONLY

In Volume 38-4 of American Locator Magazine, we present the next generation of utility training, on video, from Planet Underground TV. This revolutionary video series from Staking U and PUTV offers tracks for the beginner to expert utility professional. With this issue, we continue our series on Basic Utility Knowledge, presenting the fundamentals of gas, electric, water and telecom systems all industry pros–locators, contractors, engineers and others–need to ensure the most accurate and safe operations.

This issue presents Basic Utility Knowledge: Gas, Part 2

Follow along to text, graphics and screen captures direct from the training videos – plus bonus tips and topic highlights. Included are a full glossary of terms and sample test questions.

PLUS, read and watch highlights from The Roundtable 2024 in Las Vegas, NV. We present an excerpt of a transcript from the final panel of the event, focused on emerging technologies for damage prevention.

THE ROUNDTABLE 2024 COMES TO VEGAS
Talking Technology, AI and the Future of Damage Prevention This October at the CGA Fall Summit

BASIC UTILITY KNOWLEDGE: GAS, PART 2
• Steel Service Lines
• Plastic Service Lines
• Test Station At-Grade
• Service Taps
• Low Pressure Systems
• Curb Valve
• Cathodic Protection
• Inserted Plastic Pipe
• Wire Access
• One-Way Feed / Two-Way Feed

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS