Walk and Scan the Area

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OLD SCHOOL WAY OF LOCATING WATER LINES! #oldschool #plumbing

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Start at a known point on the water line, like the water meter shown in the video. Walk slowly and deliberately across the area where you believe the pipe is buried. Keep the rods held out in front of you, maintaining their parallel position.

Goal: Scan the ground for the presence of the water line

Tools and materials

Dowsing Rods — Detecting the location of underground water lines

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No, no, okay. That blue bucket is where the water meter is. We've got these sticks right here. What kind of witchcraft is this? When they cross, that means that's where your line is. Boomtown.

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