Mastering Divining Rods for Precise Line Tracing
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A new way of Digging
What happens here
To precisely locate the gas line, use divining (dowsing) rods. Hold one rod in each hand, relaxed but pointed forward. Walk slowly across the area where a line is suspected. When the rods cross, it indicates the presence of a line. Crucially, instead of digging straight down, begin digging laterally (sideways) from the crossing point. This allows you to trace the exact direction and depth of the line. The host emphasizes that by digging sideways, you can definitively determine the line's path before deepening the trench, avoiding missed lines or accidental strikes. Once the line's direction is established, carefully continue the hydro-excavation along its path.
Goal: Accurately pinpoint and trace the path of buried utility lines using divining rods.
Tools and materials
- Divining Rods — Detecting the presence and path of buried utility lines
- EGO Pressure Washer EGO — To assist with initial loosening of soil for lateral digging
- RNV Hydrovac 2 RNV — To vacuum the loosened soil during lateral trenching
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