Schonstedt Rex Pipe and Cable Utility Locator
The Schonstedt Rex traces water, sewer and gas pipes and electric and telecom cables on three frequencies, with a depth readout.
Receiver$1,816 $1,912
- Sold by a family business since 1967
- Written quote by phone or email
- Help after the sale
Schonstedt Rex price and what's in the box
The Schonstedt Rex pipe and cable utility locator traces water, sewer and gas pipes and electric and telecom cables on three frequencies. The transmitter puts a signal on the line, and the receiver points you to it and reads out the depth.
Our price
Receiver$1,816 $1,912
Our price for the Rex receiver is $1,816 (list $1,912). The Rex transmitter is sold separately at $2,224 (list $2,341), so the pair comes to $4,040. The receiver alone finds live power cables and sondes; the transmitter lets you trace pipe and cable. The signal clamp and sondes aren't included.
In the box
- Rex receiver
- Belt holster
Your written quote confirms exactly what's included.
How multi-frequency locating works on the Rex
Put a signal on the line
Clip the transmitter onto the line at a hydrant, gas meter or transformer box, close the optional clamp around it, or set it on the ground over a line you can't reach. Clipped on, it sends at 512 Hz, 33 kHz or 82 kHz. Otherwise it uses 33 or 82 kHz.
Follow the arrows and take a depth reading
Set the receiver to the same frequency. The arrows point you toward the line, and the center bar lights with a beep when you're over it. Extend the receiver, set the tip on the ground at the peak and press DEPTH.
What the Rex finds
- Pipes water, sewer and gas lines.
- Cables electric and telecom lines.
- Live power energized cables, found with the receiver alone in power mode.
- Plastic pipe push a 512 Hz sonde through it and follow the sonde, about 5 to 15 ft down.
Schonstedt Rex specs
| Active frequencies | 512 Hz, 33 kHz and 82 kHz |
|---|---|
| Power mode | 50 or 60 Hz |
| Sonde mode | 512 Hz |
| Depth readout | to about 19 ft |
| Receiver battery | one 9-V, about 12 hours of on-and-off use |
| Receiver weight | 2.8 lb with battery |
| Receiver length | 17.5 in. closed, 27.7 in. extended |
| Operating temperature | -4 °F to 140 °F |
| Water and dust | IP54 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Rex warranty and batteries
The Rex comes with a 3-year warranty from Schonstedt. Batteries are the only parts you swap yourself. For anything more, call us first, especially while it's under warranty, and we'll help you sort it out.
Rex vs Schonstedt u-Locate
Schonstedt Rexthree frequencies and a sonde mode, with a transmitter that puts out up to 5 W clipped on. Receiver $1,816.
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Schonstedt u-Locate82 kHz with arrows and one-button depth, in a lighter IP65 receiver that runs about 20 hours on AA batteries. Receiver from $1,130.
See the u-LocateQuestions
How much does a Schonstedt Rex cost?
The Rex receiver is $1,816 (list $1,912) and the transmitter is $2,224, so the pair comes to $4,040.
Do I need the Rex transmitter?
To trace pipe and cable, yes. The transmitter puts the signal on the line for the receiver to follow. On its own, the receiver finds live power cables and sondes.
Can the Rex find plastic pipe?
Yes, with a 512 Hz sonde pushed through the pipe. The receiver follows it in sonde mode at about 5 to 15 ft deep.
Get a quote on the Schonstedt Rex
Call 937-657-2735 or request a quote for the receiver, the transmitter or both, and we'll get back to you with price and availability.