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Gen-Eye® Sondes

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Gen-Eye Sondes are a great tool for pipe location in cast iron, clay, or plastic lines. Sondes are a far less expensive way of locating lines than video pipe inspection systems, and easier than pipe transmitters. Easier than locating an energized line, you simply locate the pinpoint frequency of the sonde.

Features

The compact Sonde transmits at 512 Hz and is powered by a AAA battery. The Sonde 10 locates up to 10 ft. in cast iron and 15 ft. in clay or plastic, while the Sonde 20 locates up to 20 ft. in cast iron and 30 ft. in clay or plastic. Attach the sonde to your drain cleaning cable or tape it to other devices. Use the Hot Spot pipe locator to easily track the signal with its user-friendly antenna and icons, simplifying the locating process.

General Coupling

Spring carrier for Sondes with General coupling. Adapters for other brand available.

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BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Gen-Eye Sondes

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
GL-130 185280 Sonde 10 (Blue) with Spring Carrier 5 lbs
GL-140 185960 Sonde 10 w/Spring Carrier and Hot Spot Pipe Locator 10 lbs
GL-150 185295 Sonde 20 (Green) with Spring Carrier 5 lbs
GL-160 185970 Sonde 20 w/Spring Carrier and Hot Spot Pipe Locator 10 lbs

Sonde 10 Range (Blue):
Up to 10 ft. though cast iron or 15 ft. though clay or plastic lines.

Sonde 20 Range (Green):
Up to 20 ft. though cast iron or 30 ft. though clay or plastic lines.

Frequency:
512 Hz.

Battery:
One AAA Alkaline.

Dimensions:
3/4″ x 3-1/2″.

Operating Temperature Range:
14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) Temperature affects battery life and locating range.

BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Gen-Eye Sondes

Catalog # Item # Description Weight
GL-130 185280 Sonde 10 (Blue) with Spring Carrier 5 lbs
GL-140 185960 Sonde 10 w/Spring Carrier and Hot Spot Pipe Locator 10 lbs
GL-150 185295 Sonde 20 (Green) with Spring Carrier 5 lbs
GL-160 185970 Sonde 20 w/Spring Carrier and Hot Spot Pipe Locator 10 lbs

Sonde 10 Range (Blue):
Up to 10 ft. though cast iron or 15 ft. though clay or plastic lines.

Sonde 20 Range (Green):
Up to 20 ft. though cast iron or 30 ft. though clay or plastic lines.

Frequency:
512 Hz.

Battery:
One AAA Alkaline.

Dimensions:
3/4″ x 3-1/2″.

Operating Temperature Range:
14° F to 122° F (-10° C to 50° C) Temperature affects battery life and locating range.

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