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News Release from: Lord Technical Utilities | Subject: Easy Locator
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 May 2006
Surveys become easier with the Easy
Locator
Lord Technical Utilities announce the launch of the new Easy Locator IXM+ Ground Penetrating Radar.
Lord Technical Utilities (LTU) announce the launch of the new Easy Locator IXM+ Ground Penetrating Radar This simple and cost effective system for detecting both metallic and non-metallic utilities buried underground now has an option that enables screen capture of collected information in a JPG image format
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 10 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Rob Rogers, who heads up two new survey teams takes up the story.
"Our teams are responsible for surveys throughout Norfolk, with particular emphasis on surveying land prior to building new houses".
"The utility companies provide us with detailed plans of their buried pipes and cables but, unfortunately, these plans don't show where these utilities branch off to be connected to individual properties".
"As many of the pipes are uPVC or plastic, they cannot be detected with conventional pipe and cable locators".
"We were, therefore, looking for a system that could detect these hazards".
"LTU had the ideal solution with the Easy Locator".
"Not only is it able to detect the underground utilities but also its ease of use meant that in one training session led by Mike Langton from LTU, our existing staff were up and running".
Two survey teams are now kept busy throughout Norfolk.
No longer do they have to dig holes "on spec" to find these buried utilities".
"There has been a significant reduction in the number of damaged utilities." Rob continues".
"Using the new equipment and setting up the survey teams has saved the Council both time and money".
"Money due to less being spent on repairs and, in some cases, compensation and time due to the general hassle of reporting the damage and then getting it repaired".
"We also have complete control of all projects and don't have to subcontract".
"I would say that the teams will have paid for themselves within 6 months".
"A great investment in some great products".
Unlike most other GPR systems on the market, the Easy Locator can be operated with the minimum of training.
Only a few commands are required before the ground can be scanned for buried utilities at full walking speed.
The data provides utility engineers and contractors with the location and depth of cables, pipes, duct banks and conduits.
The system supports two antennae for detection at shallow and mid depths.
With a dedicated, rugged monitor that has a transreflective screen for maximum visibility in sunlight, the Easy Locator has been designed by users for users.
Also impressed by the Easy Locator's ease of use and versatility is Ashtead Technology Rentals, the technology hire division of A-Plant.
It has recently added the Easy Locator to its hire fleet.
The IXM+ option can be ordered with a new Easy Locator System or existing systems can be upgraded by contacting LTU.
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