See Snake Remote Transmitter vs Floating Sonde

[itisme]

Hi,

I am trying to locate a remote trasmitter in the ground, and I realize the floating transmitter is best used in septic tanks, but I am considering the use of either one. Or would this idea not work?

What frequency does the seeksnake rt operate on? Also, how much power does each output?


Thanks

[PLUMBER RICK]

the floating sondes/ transmitters are really for flushing down the line and if needed to retrieve with the string. a septic tank was the main intent.

i would go for the regular one that attaches to a fish rod or a drain snake. better yet the one tthat is part of a seesnake is what i use 95% of the time.

the frequency is 512hz.

power is minimal and dependant on the material you have it in. but typically a camera will locate to 10' in cast and more in plastic or clay. the floating ones i think are only good for 5' or so.

rick.

[ToUtahNow]

A floating sonde will only work on a septic system which is still flowing.

Along with the sondes in my SeeSnakes I also have one which attaches to adapters which snap right onto my sectional cable ends.

Mark

[Drain Medic]

Mark, did you end up getting a floating sonde??? If so how did it work for you??

I have a customer who wants to locate his septic tank (new homeowner, everything overgrown with grass)

tried metal detector and tile probes, but couldnt find the lid

[ToUtahNow]

No but the is often one on eBay if you really want one. I think I would use a sonde in the camera head befor using a flush type.

Mark

[Drain Medic]

No but the is often one on eBay if you really want one. I think I would use a sonde in the camera head befor using a flush type.

Mark

Ya i agree, i was just wondering what kind of success people were having with them

[All Clear Sewer]

I locate septic tanks with my push rods with a sonde taped on the end. So far it works pretty good. I`m 6 & 0 :D

[backhoe58]

I have used the flushable sondes, and they work very well for locating septic tanks. I have to admit that I have not used the Ridgid brand, but the blue ones. They usually lodge in the inlet baffle of the tank so you can get them back when youpunmp the tank.

[Hershall]

I missed the end of your retrieval technique on the flushable sonde. Did you say you flush it to retrieve it through the trap?

The reason I ask is I am thinking about buying one so I can do some plumbing locates with out pulling the toilet.

Thanks.

Hershall

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[All Clear Sewer]

You can put a string on it and drop it down the vent, then flush it down with water. When your done, pull it back with the string.

[JCsPlumbing]

I know NOTHING about sondes. Don't even know if I say it right. I need to learn about them.

But my father has been a septic contractor for roughly 30 years. We have found tanks with a probing rod 99% of the time in 30 minutes or less.

J.C.

[ToUtahNow]

I know NOTHING about sondes. Don't even know if I say it right. I need to learn about them.

But my father has been a septic contractor for roughly 30 years. We have found tanks with a probing rod 99% of the time in 30 minutes or less.

J.C.

With the proper sonde and a Navitrack you could be 100% in less time.

Mark

[JCsPlumbing]

Mark, are these flushable sondes reusable? On a string? Cost of sonde? Cost of locator? Thanks.

J.C.

[ToUtahNow]

Mark, are these flushable sondes reusable? On a string? Cost of sonde? Cost of locator? Thanks.

J.C.

Yes they are retrievable via a string. As I don't look for septic tanks very often I have never bought one but it seems a guy on eBay has a bunch for sale at just under $100, The NaviTrack locator would cost around $1,900 but the Scout has fewer bells & whistles and is a little cheaper.

Mark

[JCsPlumbing]

Thanks. Would be very useful locating lines. Might need to get them. But we do like the probing rod for septic tanks. 30 minutes or less. 50% of the time in 15 minutes. Costs less than 50 bucks. And employees seldom damage it.

J.C.