SPRING 2025 – DIGITAL ONLY

In Volume 39-1 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: Electric, Part 1

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, find case studies from two major electric utility contractors tackling tough projects with a focus on damage prevention. And, learn some important distinctions between locator certification definitions and programs in our guest article this quarter.

ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE: TWO CASE STUDIES
• 5000 kV Two Weeks w/ECC
• Distribution Overhaul w/INTREN

LOCATOR EDUATION SPOTLIGHT
• Locator Certification: Let’s Be Accurate

BASIC UTILITY KNOWLEDGE: ELECTRIC, PART 1
• Generation
• Power
• Underground Transmission
• Moving Electrons
• Substation
• Feeder Switch
• Faults
• 3-Phase Riser
• Neutral
• Sectionalizer
• 3-Phase Transformer

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS