Locating Near 25kV Rail and EV Charging Hubs
Near 25kV rail and EV hubs, noise floods Power mode and can hide the cable you are after. Why silence is not safety, and three tactics to locate accurately.
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Cable Avoidance & CAT Scanners
<p>Field-tested guidance on cable avoidance tools, CAT scanners and signal generators (Gennys). How to locate buried services accurately, avoid cable strikes under HSG47, keep kit calibrated, and choose between Radiodetection, C.Scope and Leica.</p>
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gCAT4 Data Logging: Cloud, Security and Sovereignty
Logging locators record where, when and how every sweep was taken. What the gCAT4 captures, why data sovereignty matters, and what to check before you commit.
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Cable Locator Cost-Benefit Analysis
A single cable strike dwarfs the cost of a locator. We weigh hire, refurbished and new ownership, and the real running costs, against the price of a strike.
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NUAR and Your CAT and Genny: Working Together
NUAR shows what is recorded underground; your CAT shows what is actually there. How the National Underground Asset Register fits alongside locating on site.
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The gCAT4 SWING Warning and Operator Technique
SWING tells you you are handling the CAT wrong. What it actually measures, why a swung locator hides cables, and how to keep the unit steady and accurate.
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Advanced Sonde Tracing: Plastic, Asbestos & 512Hz
Sonde tracing fills the biggest gap in cable avoidance: non-metallic services. How to trace plastic and AC pipes, and which sonde frequency to use.
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Refurbished vs New CAT4: Which Should You Buy?
A properly reconditioned CAT4 performs identically to new at around half the price. When refurbished wins, when new is worth it, and what to check before buying.
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Common CAT and Genny Mistakes to Avoid
Cable strikes are rarely faulty kit; they are predictable habits. The five most common CAT and Genny mistakes, and how to avoid each one.
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CAT4 vs C.Scope vs Leica ULTRA: 2026 Comparison
The three brands you will actually choose between. A 2026 teardown of the Radiodetection CAT4, C.Scope CXL4 and Leica ULTRA on build, features, data and price.
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Why Cable Locator Calibration Matters
An out-of-calibration CAT can read clear over a live cable. Why annual calibration matters, what a proper service checks, and how to keep a fleet compliant.
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What a CAT and Genny Cannot Pick Up
A clear sweep does not mean clear ground. Exactly what a CAT and Genny cannot detect, from plastic pipes to unloaded cables, and how to find each one.
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Tips for Accurate Cable Locating
Most location errors are technique, not equipment. Five field-tested habits that turn a hopeful sweep into a confident locate with your CAT and Genny.
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