how deep in the ground will it detect??? I'm looking for a 220 power wire
78523
The buried depth of the wire depends on local code and the pro-pointer probably isn't the right tool to find it.1) its detection depth is only a few inches2) the detection footprint is narrow, it is a pin pointer.3) it would be uncomfortable scanning any large area.4) you might be deceived into thinking there wasn't a buried run when in fact there was.
78524
If you are looking to trace buried power lines the product you need is an Underground Cable Locator. They are meant for finding power lines (by the field of the electricity running through it) or other buried wires (if you connect a signal generator to the end of the line where it comes out of the ground). Good ones (expensive) can even tell you how deep the wire is. Amazon offers all types. For a power cable buried a couple of feet, you can probably use one of the cheaper ones, but at legal depths below the frost line (48 inches or more), you are probably going to need to spend $500-$2000.
78525
The hand held pointer will not detect items under the ground. It is to find objects that have already been dug up using a metal detector. When items are in dirt and sand etc. sometimes they are hard to see and the pointer is used to find the objects.
78526
Generally the Pro Pointer will hit about 3" or less. But if I were you I would NOT mess with buried lines, the electric company will come out and find them for you if you call and schedule an appointment.
78527
I don't know, because, different objects will read differently. Electric company should look.
78528
I would defiantely second this response. Three to four inches depending on target. Don't go messing with underground lines!!!
283074
The cord is approximately 54 inches long. The probe placed into the ground is two inches.
1942246
yes it would work for that, but youd want to be able to access the individual conductors to get a clear tone from the probe, if the wires are all inside insulation it will give you a reading but it might take a few goes to be 100% sure.
2241852
The one I received did not work well at all. I put a test subject on the ground and it would not detect it if the detector was more than one inch above it, sometimes it would not detect it at all.
1816422
Most probably. You will need to get a 1/4" male to 3.5mm female connector, such as Monoprice 105493 6.35-mm Mono Plug to 3.5mm Metal Jack AdapterExcellent metal detector at a great price.
906081
I don't think so it is for feet or meters for length of the wire as far a I know.
2001006
Unfortunately, your idea doesn't work as described on a 2-wire 220 circuit. That is, unless you use the bare ground as a neutral, and that isn't really too Kosher, although logically I don't know why. It would be nice to see what my submersible well pump, window mount A/C unit and air compressor are using.
1022404
They must all be a little different since you are getting different answers. I went and measured what I have: The power cord on mine is 7', grounding lead is 5', electrode lead is 6.5'.
792578
You need to buy one. I use a 10-foot length, and therefore selected a rubber jacketed 12-3 (12 AWG with 3 copper conductors). Don't use 'zip cord', it is to small in gauge.Green wire goes to ground ("ground symbol" / left)White wire goes to nuetral ("N" / center)Black wire goes to load ("L" / right)Wire the plug in the same way.
2285181
No it will detect voltage but not low voltage If there is a power surge it will protect your electrical system in you RV.
1653925
howdy girl; its all about the plug,,, not sure what size ur detector is.. blow the item pic up to c if urs will fit..
1165259
It's probably a 18 gauge wire. I didn't check the size because I was using it for a GPS.
1928024
Wire gauge is different along with the connections on the end. A lot of extension cords are 18 or 16 gauge. But if you use 14 gauge wire with the proper connections you should be fine. Remember the exposed terminal is the ground side.
691822
Although it doesn't tell you which wire is power or ground... Just have to figure it out. I would rig up a wall plug and hook up the wires and use a meter to see what is what. Hope that helps!!
171438
I would say about a foot down. I never use it on the highest sensitivity because it picks up lots of metal fragments and there to deep to dig. Sometimes it beeps and there's nothing there when I dig, so whatever it is, its got to be pretty deep down. I would also recommend a hand metal detector to shift through the dirt, because it takes a while to separate the earth to find a coin or ring.
1498446
I doubt it as the prongs are too close together and normally a 220 outlet needs a ground and this unit doesn't have a separate ground prong.
1235931
Wire size depends on the length but 12/2 with ground should be adequate. I do not recommend use of an extension cord.