Schonstedt u-Locate Pipe and Cable Locator
The Schonstedt u-Locate finds buried pipes and cables at 82 kHz, in a light IP65 receiver that runs about 20 hours on AA batteries.
Receiver from$1,130 $1,190
- Sold by a family business since 1967
- Written quote by phone or email
- Help after the sale
Schonstedt u-Locate price and what's in the box
The Schonstedt u-Locate pipe and cable locator keeps locating simple: arrows show which way to step, and one button gives a depth reading. It comes as two receivers, the u-Locate and the u-Locate+, and both pair with the u-Locate transmitter.
Our price
Receiver from$1,130 $1,190
Our price for the u-Locate receiver is $1,130 (list $1,190), and the u-Locate+ receiver is $1,422 (list $1,497). The u-Locate transmitter is sold separately at $1,130 (list $1,190) and works with either one. Plan on the transmitter for gas and water lines: the receiver alone picks up live power cables, plus sondes on the u-Locate+. Sondes are extra.
In the box
- u-Locate or u-Locate+ receiver
- Battery cassette for 6 AA batteries
Your written quote confirms exactly what's included.
u-Locate or u-Locate+?
Both receivers have the arrows, one-button depth and power mode. The u-Locate works on 82 kHz. The u-Locate+ adds 33 kHz and a 512 Hz sonde mode, so it can follow a sonde through plastic pipe, ducts and drains.
How to locate with the u-Locate
Sweep for power, then put a signal on the line
Start in power mode and walk the dig area in passes about 18 in. apart. Then hook the transmitter to the line at a valve, meter or hydrant, clamp around it, or set it on the ground over the line.
Follow the arrows and read the depth
Step the way the arrow points. Both arrows and a beep mean you're over the line. Set the tip on the ground there and press the depth button.
What the u-Locate finds
- Water, gas and telecom lines metal pipe and cable carrying the transmitter's signal.
- Live power cables in power mode, with no transmitter.
- Plastic pipe and ducts (u-Locate+) follow a 512 Hz sonde pushed through them, 5 to 15 ft down.
u-Locate specs
| Active frequency | 82 kHz; the u-Locate+ adds 33 kHz |
|---|---|
| Power mode | 50/60 Hz |
| Sonde mode | 512 Hz (u-Locate+ only) |
| Max depth | 19 ft on an active signal |
| Battery | 6 AA, about 20 hours |
| Weight | 2.4 lb with batteries |
| Weather rating | IP65 and NEMA 3S |
| Operating temperature | 14 °F to 122 °F |
| Warranty | 1 year, can be extended to 3 |
u-Locate warranty and batteries
The u-Locate comes with a 1-year warranty from Schonstedt that can be extended to 3 years. Past the batteries, there are no parts to service yourself. When it needs work, call us first and we'll help you sort it out.
u-Locate vs Schonstedt Rex
Schonstedt u-Locate82 kHz with arrows and one-button depth, in a 2.4 lb IP65 receiver that runs about 20 hours on AA batteries. Receiver from $1,130.
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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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How much is a Schonstedt u-Locate?
The u-Locate receiver is $1,130, the u-Locate+ is $1,422, and the transmitter that works with both is $1,130.
Can the u-Locate find plastic pipe?
The u-Locate+ can, by following a 512 Hz sonde pushed through the pipe. The basic u-Locate has no sonde mode.
How deep does the u-Locate read?
Up to 19 ft on an active signal. Typical readings run 5 to 15 ft.
Get a quote on the Schonstedt u-Locate
Call 937-657-2735 or request a quote on either receiver and the transmitter, and we'll get back to you with price and availability.