Locating plastic pipes acoustically
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Locating plastic pipes acoustically

As plastic pipes are not electrically conductive, they cannot be located with the classic electro-magnetical method.

Another principle in pipe location is used with the acoustic method: the pipes transmit mechanical vibrations better than the it surrounding soil. The vibrations are transmitted along the pipe and over the soil to the surface where they can be detected by a microphone (AQUAPHON®). Just as with the acoustic location of water leaks, indicates the highest intensity the position of the pipe. Basically fibre cement or metallic pipes can also be located with this method.


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Further SEWERIN products and services:

  • AQUAPHON system - Electro-acoustic water leak detection PLUS pipe and cable location
  • COMBIPHON system - Locating plastic pipes acoustically
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  • Snooper 4 - For leak detection on house service lines
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