Brief Summary
Explaining a method for locating septic tank systems
What are septic tank systems?
Waste treatment systems (septic tanks) are used in areas where connection to the town sewer system is not presently available. A basic system consists of one or two sealed tanks with connecting leach drains. The septic tanks are concrete precast in a factory and transported to site for installation.
Brief summary
Explaining how locating underground utility services at Stirling Central shopping centre Western Australia and site surveying provides essential information for current and future projects.
What is surveying?
Surveying is measuring any vertical and horizontal angle in relation to a control point.
Brief Summary
Explaining the advantages of finding and mapping old redundant Telstra/Telecommunication wires in Perth, Western Australia
What is telecommunication and the basic wiring used?
Telecommunication is the transmission of information from one point to another via copper wire, cables, fibre optics or wireless technology. Communication is a fundamental part of our daily activities for individuals, communities, companies and governments…
Brief Summary
Explaining a method of finding reticulation wires and solenoids with a cable locator
What are reticulation solenoids?
A reticulation solenoid is used to open and close valves for controlling i.e. water systems. The solenoid uses electromagnetic fields created by a coil to operate a needle or gate on the valve. For automated systems a low voltage is connected to the solenoid to energize the coil as required.
Brief summary
Explaining the advantages of conducting subsurface imagery scans across landscaping projects prior to planting, installing a reticulation system or building works
What is Landscaping?
Landscaping is a blend of science and art which has been practised for thousands of years. The science of knowing the right combination of plants to soils with yearly seasonal changes, and the art of integrating and positioning buildings, pathways, water features and sculptures etc.
Brief Summary
Explaining the basic theory and setup used to locate, find or detect metallic pipes and cables buried underground in Perth, Western Australia.
Equipment
Radio Detection TX10B transmitter & RD8000PDLB receiver, transmitter induction clamp and direct connection lead.
Brief Summary
Explaining the many uses and easy setup of using a detectable duct rodder (flexitrace)
What is a detectable rodder with an inbuilt sonde?
A detectable rodder is a combination of high-quality fibre glass filaments and resins bonded together with two copper tracer wires along the length of the coil to produce a highly flexible, strong and durable rod.