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IRON PIPE&LIVE CABLE LOCATOR

Function/Purpose:     This device is used for detecting the accurate position, direction and depth of underground pipes. It can provide personnel safety by preventing them from mistakenly digging up the electronic cables. It is usually used in pipe maintenance and urgent repair situations.(Written by WU, HIS-HU、KU, CHUNG FANG、WENG, TAI-SZU)
Characteristics:     The main components of a metal detector are a transmitter, receiver, pipe-detecting antenna (either metal or electronic) and conducting wire. Its precision is within ±30cm (when the pipe’s depth is less than 2m).(Written by WU, HIS-HU、KU, CHUNG FANG、WENG, TAI-SZU)
Type:     Client Transmission Media-Tool and Device
Place Made:     Unspecified
Date Made:     Unspecified
Year in Use:     1961-1980
Origin:     CHUNGHWA TELECOM
Size:     LENGTH:57 cm WIDTH:38 cm HEIGHT:15 cm

 

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