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4.5 Determining the Depth of a Conductor
To determine the depth of a conductor accurately, the 810 field strength must be greater than 500. Keep in mind
that depth measurements are affected by soil condition, overhead lines, and adjacent conductors. In congested
areas it is preferable to use Direct Connect when determining depth.
1 First determine the location of the conductor using any of the methods described above (Direct
Connection, Inductive Coupling, or Inductive Method).
2 Make sure the Receiver antenna is fully extended, otherwise, the depth reading will be incorrect.
3 Facing in the direction of the conductor, touch the antenna tip to the ground directly above the
conductor, with the Receiver at right angles to the ground. (See Figure 4-7).
4 Press and release the DEPTH BUTTON on the handle of the Receiver. Within seconds, the digital
display will show the depth of the conductor in inches or centimeters, depending on the instrument
version.
Figure 4-7: Determining the Depth of a Conductor
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